On A Day Like Today - Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams has been making albums for an age now and you worry if anything he releases will represent anything significantly different to warrant a purchase. This album is certainly more of the same from Adams, and as such nothing really stands out but all the songs are good and easy to listen to. The very familiar soft rock style is evident throughout, but Adams does add a greater element of pop making a lot of the tunes that more catchier for example in the excellent 'When You're Gone' with Mel C. There are also a fair number of slower moving ballads in line with Adams previous work such as 'Cloud Number Nine' and the soothing 'Inside Out.' ...  Read the complete review

On A Day Like Today sees the return of the legend that is Bryan Adams. The single When You`re Gone, which was a great collaboration with Melanie C, is possibly the best known single. However don`t be led to believe that it is the best! While When You`re Gone may well be a great single, this album is bursting with many other fantastic songs as well. My personal favourite is the title track, On A Day Like Today, however many people may disagree with me. Another point, which should be stressed, is that the single Cloud Number Nine is not the horrible disco song which was released. The album version is fine and is actually a good song. All in all this album is a fine ...  Read the complete review

Canada's best loved rock star is back with yet another smash hit album. There are an incredible 14 songs on this album and not one of them is short of greatness. Bryan's intelligent and meaningful lyrics run strong through all of the tracks and inscribe great images in your mind. 'On a day like today' also includes the hit single 'When you're gone' featuring Mel C, the Spice Girl. This album is a must for any Bryan Adams fan. ...  Read the complete review