Is it honestly an 80's party if Bryan Adams isn't invited to spin on the turntable? I, like many, took notice of him with his third album, Cuts Like A Knife (1983), and got all the more invested with 1984's Reckless, just to watch things fizzle out with his Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves song, and inevitable obscurity thereafter. Which, of course, is just my own perspective. Adams obviously went on to a storied career, which has lasted decades.
Based on the story, it appears true that the singer / guitarist bought his first six string from a five and dime at the age of ten, as his Summer Of '69 anthem professes. He then dropped out of high school at the age of sixteen to play in the group Shock. Shortly thereafter, he took over lead vocals for the band Sweeny Todd, recording with them their second, and final album, 1977's If Wishes Were Horses.
Adams would meet Jim Vallance through a mutual friend, and together, they would form a writing partnership that flourished throughout the 80's. He would also sign to A&M for the whopping rate of one dollar ultimately releasing his self titled debut in 1980.
The singles, Give Me Your Love, Remember, and Hidin' from Love, didn't fair too well, with only the latter becoming a top 100 in Canada. All and all, it was a pretty lackluster start. But, that's where we'll pause so that I can dive into it for myself.
Playing through it was kind of hit or miss. While I enjoyed Hidin' From Love, and Wait And See the most out of the nine tracks, overall, it was just lacking in polish and hits.
It wasn't a bad listening experience, but it also didn't really light a fire under me to say that he was anything special. Ultimately, what it left me feeling was disappointed. The hits from Adams are amazing, so it kind of stunk that the majority of his work is just average...at best.
I wasn't completely turned off on continuing my journey, but I definitely hoped that there was more on offer from him than what was here.
There's not much to really fill in, history wise, at this point, because Bryan released his follow-up album pretty much on the heels of his debut. So, much like him, I'll just jump right into it, and see you tomorrow for where that one lands.
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| THIS WEEK ON THE CHARTS October 9, 1982 |
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