Def Leppard - Pearl of Euphoria (Extended Version) from the album "Slang" (1996)

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The song “Pearl of Euphoria” appears on Def Leppard’s seventh studio album, Slang, released on May 14, 1996. A darker, more experimental phase in Def Leppard’s career

“Pearl of Euphoria” explores the tension between temptation and salvation, using stark, almost ritualistic imagery. Lines like “feed the demon, kiss the flame” evoke a deliberate dive into forbidden desires, while references to confession and sacred vows suggest an underlying yearning for absolution. The repeated phrase “pearl of euphoria” becomes both a promise and a warning—an object of pure bliss born from chaos and risk.

Def Leppard went through a raw, experimental phase with Slang, embracing darker tones and more personal lyrics. This song sits at the center of that shift, blending hard rock grit with evocative storytelling to capture a fleeting moment of transcendence.

The title’s similarity to Def Leppard's other album titled Euphoria can easily cause confusion.

Euphoria is Def Leppard’s seventh studio album (released June 1999) and contains the title track “Euphoria,” but not “Pearl of Euphoria.”

“Pearl of Euphoria” predates Euphoria by three years and sits firmly in the darker, experimental landscape of Slang.

About Slang
Marked a stylistic departure from the glossy 1980s sound, embracing rawer production and introspective lyrics.

Other standout tracks include “Breathe a Sigh,” “All I Want Is Everything,” and “Work It Out.”

Seen as a bridge between the polished arena rock of Hysteria/Adrenalize and the more classic-rock revival of Euphoria.


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