Bryan Adams - 11

2008 release from the Canadian rocker, his 11th studio album overall. The album is packed full of unmistakable rockers and signature ballads including the lead single ‘I Thought I’d Seen Everything', a rocky, mid-tempo track that has already gone onto radio playlists on both side of the Atlantic. 11 was recorded largely in hotel rooms and backstage dressing rooms around the world during the past two years and features the return of his long time collaborator Jim Vallance on three cuts. The Adams/Vallance partnership was responsible for many of Bryan’s classic hits including ‘Heaven’,’ Summer of 69’ and ‘Run To You.’. Universal. Album Description

Fans need to grow up

Bryan Adams may not be the greatest singer-songwriter of all time and alot of music critics may hate him, but people still enjoy his music. This cd is not the vintage 80's Adams because unlike alot of music fans out there, Adams grew up. He released three masterpieces in the 80's- Cuts Like A Knife, Reckless, and Into The Fire. Each album had a perfect ten tracks and non filler, then he released an awesome live album. Then he took a few years off and released the over bloated Waking up the Neighbours. It does contain some of his best songs and his most known song but alot of the tracks could have been left on the cutting room floor. Then Adams tried to get sexual ala Prince with the songs The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You and (I Wanna Be) Your Underwear. The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me (Is You) is considered one of the worst songs ever made. He had a few minor ballad hits with Rod Stewart and Stings All for Love and on this album, Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? After those few songs, Adams disappeared from the charts and the U.S.A. He still toured, made cds, but nowadays music goes thru stages and they didnt care what Adams was doing. However, he still rocks and puts on one hell of a show. You can tell when he performs that he loves doing it and he likes to make fans happy. As for this cd that no one seems to agree on, its a great cd. I like all the songs, they flow well together. Its not the 80s but everyone a musician has to change once in awhile. I wish American music fans were like over seas fans. Thats why all the good music festivals are over seas, because those people appericate good music. Not saying all American fans are like this but alot of them are. July 18, 2008

Bryan Adams Delivers!

For a fan of Bryan Adams this release will not disappoint. I had only heard one song from the album before buying it -- but here's the thing... I know what I'm going to get. I buy Bryan because he always delivers great tunes - ballads -- and hits with an emotional impact an feel.

My top 5 favorite pieces from the 11 tracks include:
Track 9. "She's Got A Way."
-- Probably the catchiest tune -- you'll be singing it hours later. Reminds me of the vibrant nature that 18 'til I Die captured.
Track 4. "Oxygen."
-- Great lyrics and a riff that carries you up high!
Track 5. "We Found What We Looking for."
Track 7. "Somethin' to Believe In."
-- Both 5 & 7 are melodic ballads with a great rhythm and passionate bass.
Track 8. "Mysterious Ways."
-- Reminiscent of Elton Johns Rocket Man -- Bryan Adams brings a very mellow ballad into play and leaves the listener intoxicated.

Has a familiar feel to On a Day Like Today and Into the Fire. In my opinion both albums were widely over looked... as I think some may do here too. Don't if you've enjoyed the BA catalog then this one won't disappoint. I will say the album came in at around 47 minutes... not short but I usually expect 50-60 minutes these days.
Be sure to check out the BA [....] July 4, 2008

Bummer

What the heck is this anyway?
I know what it is! A boring washed up 80's singer trying to make what passes for decent music and failing miserably.
Even more bizarre, the album cover is nearly a carbon copy of Ryan Adams' worst album "Rock N Roll".
Odd. June 30, 2008

Bryan Adams 11

I have been a Bryan Adams fan for 20+ years, have purchased every one of his albums and have seen him in concert over 40 times. His new album, 11, unfortunately, is his weakest, by far. The songs lack that biting edge tht Bryan provided us with back in the good ole days of Reckless. That being said, the album has a couple of decent ballads. I am a huge BA fan, so the lowest rating I am humanly able to give "11" is 3 out of 5 stars. Hopefully the BA of old will come back to grace us again at some point in the future! June 30, 2008

On a scale of 1-11...

1. I was disappointed in CD. This is NOT Bryan Adams' best work. Way too mellow. June 23, 2008

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