Rating:
Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Run Time: 37:58
Bryan Adams capitalized on the momentum of
Cuts Like a Knife with 1984's
Reckless, a virtually flawless collection of melodic hard rock which would dominate radio for years to come.
"Run to You" was a brilliant lead-off single which remains one of
Adams' best songs ever, but its success still pales in comparison to follow-up smashes such as
"Summer of '69," "It's only Love," (a duet with
Tina Turner), and the ballad to end all ballads,
"Heaven." Although some songs haven't aged very well (especially the overtly cheesy
"Kids Wanna Rock"), these weak links are easily eclipsed by further highlights such as the cool rock of
"One Night Love Affair" and the irrepressible pop chorus of
"Somebody." Sales figures may point to 1991's
Waking Up the Neighbors as the peak of
Bryan Adams career, but the songs from
Reckless will most certainly prove to be his lasting legacy.
~Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
;)
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