My start with Bryan Adams wasn't the spectacular catapult ride I was hoping to be on. In fact, it was pretty lackluster. Average, at best. I'm certainly hoping things fair better as I continue making my way through his studio releases, and I continue that trek with his 1981 sophomore released, You Want It You Got It.
The album was met with mild success, being more popular in Canada, where it went gold, then anywhere else. The singles, Lonely Nights, and Fits Ya Good, would both peak on the US Album Rock Charts, reaching three and fifteen (respectively). This would also open the doors for him in the US, where he embarked on tour with The Kinks and Foreigner.
You Want It You Got It is touted as the album that created Bryan Adams signature sound, which he's continued to maintain since. Because of his debut's lackluster impact, Adams actually wanted to name the album, Bryan Adams Hasn't Heard Of You Either. While that would have been hysterical, his sense of humor was lost on the record label, who vetoed his plan.
As I played through it, my opinion definitely swayed more negative than positive. Well, I suppose negative is a bit harsh of a word. I didn't mind the single, Lonely Nights, and ultimately felt that if I was coming away with one song that I was at least getting something. However, as a whole I felt the experience was pretty generic across the board.
Once again, I just didn't hear anything catchy, or hit worthy. Nothing that really left me saying, "I need to hear that again." I suppose the better word for it would be disappointed. I continue to be disappointed with Bryan Adams. I guess I just expected a lot more from an artist who pretty much comes up in every conversation about the icons of 80's music.
I hate to say it, but ultimately, I feel like Bryan Adams is generic rock and roll at best. I find his guitar riffs to be basic, and his lyrical writing to be poor. He doesn't sing about anything that really interests me. I feel like when it's all said and done, I'm going to walk away with the hits, maybe a handful of other tracks, but not necessarily a fan. I suppose I'll take what I can get, but did really want more. I wanted to be a Bryan Adams fan.
Despite my own opinions, You Want It You Got It was Adam's first gold certified record, and posed him for his upcoming breakthrough album, 1983's Cuts Like A Knife. From there, things would only get bigger and better for him as he continued through his decade's long career. We'll pick up there tomorrow.
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