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On a Day Like Today

Bryan Adams - On a Day Like Today Audio CD

A fair review of the Bryan Adams "On a Day Like Today" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Bryan Adams reviews here, or go back to the Bryan Adams tabs.

Band: Bryan Adams
Title: On a Day Like Today
Rating:

Release Date: 1998-10-27
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: How Do Ya Feel Tonight 2: C'mon C'mon C'mon 3: Getaway 4: On A Day Like Today 5: Fearless 6: I'm A Liar 7: Cloud Number Nine 8: When You're Gone - with Melanie C 9: Inside Out 10: If I Had You 11: Before The Night Is Over 12: I Don't Wanna Live Forever 13: Where Angels Fear To Tread

Best, best, best...
I never thought I'd be someone to have a VERY FAVOURITE ALBUM but for some reason, this is the one I could listen to anytime, any mood. . it's just always perfect to me:).

High Quality Songwriting From Bryan Adams
While that '96 album had quite a few ballads ("I'll Always be Right There", "Star", "I Think About You"), it also had plenty of hard rock and even an almost punk rock composition "We're Gonna Win". One thing to point out is the fact that the material on this album, for some reason, came out much softer in comparison with his previous release "18 Til I Die". Here, the emphasis is put on ballads and softer pop instead of hard rock. Still this 1998 collection shows the greatness of Adam's songwriting. The backing musicians involved are the same as on the previous recording with BA playing guitars, bass, mellotron, piano and of course all vocals plus Keith Scott on guitars/six-string bass, Mickey Curry on drums, and Dave Taylor on bass.
The booklet comes with all of the song's lyrics and a few pictures of the band members from the recording sessions.

The album's content is heavy on ballads and soft pop for example the title cut, "Cloud Number Nine", "Inside Out", "If I Had You", "Where Angels Fear To Thread". Elsewhere I detected a slight alternative rock influence: ""How Do Ya Feel Tonight", "Fearless", "I'm A Liar". Also featured is a duet between BA and the Spice Girl member Melanie C. on "When Your Gone" that actually became a radio hit.
Completing the tune stack the are two more up tempo songs "Before The Night Is Over" and "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with plenty of electric guitar but they are not really hard rock like "Black Pearl" was from the previous LP instead having a more pop-rock feel. One of my favorites is the love song "C'mon C'mon C'mon" with a structure that alternates between soft verses and a louder chorus but still very melodic. Adams also experimented with some electronic sounds/percussion in track number three "Getaway", another cool song.

When I bought this album I was a little disappointed by the lack of hard rock but it grew on me after a while! If you like alternative, soft rock-pop, and well crafted ballads, then you'll find something to like here, but if you happen to like all three styles I mentioned, then this is PERFECT for you!
Thanks for taking the time to read!
Later.

Simply Fantastic!!
I can still remember blasting the album 'Reckless' on my boombox endlessly into the night. I have been a fan of Bryan Adams since he first blew onto the scene in the 80's. Sure it was pure pop, but it STILL rocks like no tommorow and nobody served it up better.

Flash forward to the late 90's, and Bryan quietly releases 'On A Day Like Today', which bombs commercially and vanishes off the charts without a whisper. It was a real shame, as most people missed out on one of the most refreshing, introspective, and melodic albums he has ever produced.

What defines this CD, was the level of maturity and strong songwriting. Bryan really set the bar high for himself on this disc and he doesn't disappoint. The album seamlessly blends a wonderful mixture of ballads, rock and roll, and mid tempo songs. Stand out tracks are 'Inside Out', 'If I Had You', and 'One A Day Like Today', 'Getaway', 'Before The Night Is Over', and the cream of the crop, 'Cloud Number Nine'.

Don't miss this overlooked treasure!.

Simple words---its a mature bryan adams
I have been listening to brayan since my college days. . you know one of those high hormone times when you are fighting yourself :o) and your music is more about passion (or things similar) than any thing else.

Now what I am gonna say might surprise or even offend a lot of people but I think this is the most mature composition that ever came out of bryan. Its one of those CDs that you just pop in and listen to every song not just one or two tracks. I rate the CD based on Lyrics, Music and the effect both have and this collection is the first time perfect blend of bryans husky voice, great guitar and simple realistic lyrics. To some they may not invoke a lot of passion. . . but hey Pink floyds Wall was a big hit (infact my fav too) i dont think it had passion instead it had sense. This is some thing similar. Its a maturing bryan singing more realistic songs . . . thats all. . . :o)

my suggestion is if you liked his other albums . . . chances that you will like this one are high . . . chances that you will find it passionate I would say would be 30(Y)-60(N). . . . I would say give it a shot see how he has changed in all these years. . . . :o).

Simply something
I am a huge Bryan Adams fan. . have been for quite some time. There's just something about that husky, smoky voice of his that melts my heart when he sings, especially his ballads. Anyway, this, by far, is my favorite album of all his others. I honestly can say there isn't one song on this CD that I DON'T like, which is rare for me. . . I can always pick out at least three or four that I'm not real fond of. His "18 Til I Die" CD is also great, but there are a couple of tunes on it I could do without. This CD, however, is one I can crank up, put on continuous play, and listen to over and over again. I love it. One of my favorite tunes on here is "I'm A Liar. " It's just such a fun, upbeat song. Also, "C'mon, C'mon, C'mon" is a smooth sounding song with a great melody. If faced with a choice between this and ANY other CD of Bryan Adams, go with this one. . . trust me on this. You'll come to adore it, just as I do. One day, I'll have to buy another one because I'll wear out the one I have from being played too much. But, for a second choice, definitely go with "18 Til I Die" or "So Far So Good;" either albums are great choices, too.

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