Def Leppard/ Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Drastic SymphoniesDef Leppard Drastic Symphonies CD Strap yourselves in for the sonic ride of your life. Rock and classical royalty unite on brand new album Drastic Symphonies. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, Def Leppard have drastically deconstructed and reimagined some of their biggest hits, collaborating with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This bold new approach to the orchestral hits formula sees new vocal and guitar recordings from the band. The

"As Good as It Gets"

As the ‘60s drew to a close and pop evolved slowly but inexorably into rock

released in Beethoven's 250th anniversary year

You're at the bleak-peak

Hope the French

it evokes Donny Hathaway's celestial 'I Love The Lord

And then there was a time when the world seemed to come to a standstill

November 1976

Lucifer's Friend

an ex-girlfriend

but the overall impression is lighter

When one sister turns up dead