Def Leppard to release a deluxe version of "Slang"

[That 70s Guy]

classicrockmagazine.com

Def Leppard revisit Slang

Def Leppard will release an extended version of their groundbreaking 1996 album Slang next month, they have confirmed.

The deluxe edition, released via their own Bludgeon Riffola label, includes a second disc of previously unheard tracks, demos and alternative versions.

Slang was their first record with guitarist Vivian Campbell following the death of Steve Clark in 1991. The album saw Def Leppard reacting to the grunge era by moving away from the ultra-polished sound masterminded by Mutt Lange – and although it didn’t sell as well as had their previous records it has come to be regarded as their most underrated work.

The new version comes in CD and digital formats, both including the album’s 11 original tracks plus the additional material. An iTunes edition contains more bonus tracks, while a double-vinyl version also contains exclusive songs.

The Slang Deluxe Edition goes on sale on February 10.
Tracklist

CD/ Digital Edition
Disc 1
01. Truth?
02. Turn to Dust
03. Slang
04. All I Want Is Everything
05. Work It Out
06. Breathe a Sigh
07. Deliver Me
08. Gift Of Flesh
09. Blood Runs Cold
10. Where Does Love Go When It Dies
11. PearlOof Euphoria
12. Move With Me Slowly
13. Truth? (Original Version)
14. Burn Out
15. Worlds Collide
16. Can’t Keep Away From The Flame

Disc 2
01. Turn To Dust (1st Draft)
02. Raise Your Love
03. All I Want Is Everything (1st Draft)
04. Work It Out (1st Draft)
05. Breathe A Sigh (Rough Mix)
06. Deliver Me (Rough Mix)
07. Black Train
08. Blood Runs Cold (Rough Mix)
09. Where Does Love Go When It Dies (1st Draft)
10. Pearl Of Euphoria (Rough Mix)
11. All On Your Touch (2012 Revisit)
12. Anger Me (Deliver Me -1st Draft)
13. Move On Up (Viv Demo)
14. Gift Oof Flesh (Phil Vocal)

Vinyl Edition
Side 1
01. Truth?
02. Turn To Dust
03. Slang
04. All I Want Is Everything
05. Work It Out

Side 2
06. Breathe A Sigh
07. Deliver Me
08. Gift Of Flesh
09. Blood Runs Cold
10. Where Does Love Go When It Dies

Side 3
11. Pearl Of Euphoria
12. Move With Me Slowly
13. Truth? (original version)

Side 4
14. Burn Out
15. Worlds Collide
16. Can’t Keep Away From The Flame
17. All Oon Your Touch (2012 Revisit)
18. Black Train

 

[Musikwala]

That's interesting, 70s Guy! I remember when Slang came out. Work It Out and All I Want Is Everything were all over MTV. Work It Out sounded so different at the time from their past work.

But why release this in 2014? They could've waited till 2016 and made it a 20th anniversary edition!

 

[That 70s Guy]

I think they'll be putting out deluxe versions of all their albums,it's the cool thing to do these days,especially on vinyl.

That's interesting, 70s Guy! I remember when Slang came out. Work It Out and All I Want Is Everything were all over MTV. Work It Out sounded so different at the time from their past work.

But why release this in 2014? The could've waited till 2016 and made it a 20th anniversary edition!

 

[Vehicle]

Being a 'deluxe' re-issue, shouldn't it be retitled 'Proper Terminology?

 

[Riff Raff]

lol No thanks. The worst album in their catalogue.

 

[Musikwala]

I remember when 2002's X came out. I thought that album sucked! (from all the singles I heard) And I officially lost interest in new Def Leppard from that point onwards.