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By Bill Brownee

Def Leppard is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Hysteria, the 1987 album that’s been characterized as the hard rock version of Michael Jackson's Thriller. The British quintet offered faithful renditions of eight of the album's 12 songs. The delectable pop of "Love Bites" and the stately shimmer of the title track remain as sweet and refreshing as the frozen drinks served at the convenience store inside the Sprint Center.

The absurdly infectious "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Armageddon It" make a case for Def Leppard as the definitive arena rock act. Only when vocalist Joe Elliott uttered the unwelcome phrase "this is our new single" did the energy wane.

The band's technically precise performance was enhanced by flawless sound reproduction. The live and recorded images displayed on seven video screens were similarly pristine.

Def Leppard's concert last August attracted 3,000 more fans than Wednesday's event. The band certainly won't be booked at the Johnson County Fair in the foreseeable future, but it might consider taking a well-deserved break from the road.

By Kansas City Star 2012.

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