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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. it's a perfectly fine philosophy and one that vegan, Canadian soft-rock icon, Bryan Adams obviously believes in. Those wondering if the slightly suspect dance experiments would make their reappearance here will be disappointed. The template of soaring slide guitar, grandiose piano and four-four 'rawk' stands him in good stead, coaxing the rasping throat to hit the spot time after time. And while most of the tracks here will remind aficionados of one or other of his former glories, his 11th studio album (hence the title) - delivered four charity-boosting and photography-filled years after Room Service - will undoubtedly still find a place in our hearts.
The truth is, this is power pop that only falls short of the kind of critical acclaim that we heap on people like Crowded House, because - let's face it - Adams has never dealt in clever wordplay. The tunes are here in abundance, along with the anthemic choruses that are every inch the equal of Neil Finn's Beatles homages. But subject-wise it's the usual fare of devoted declamations of the wonder of love for some unspecified woman, whether it's in the tones of a shy acoustic troubador as he marvels at its mysteries (Mysterious Ways) or as an air-punching rocker as he claims the love to be as necessary to his survival as oxygen (erm...Oxygen). It's a cliche-ridden ride but no less enjoyable for those that buy into the dream. For, if Bruce Springsteen can still sing of diners, darkness on the edge of town and blue collar travails and make them sound like he means it, why shouldn't we believe Bryan? It's all very fine as an accompaniment to that romantic date at the local football stadium or Earls Court. If there can be such a thing.
At times the toasted croak sounds a little dispassionate, as though Adams himself has been preaching this gospel of six-stringed love so long now (this is his 25th year as a megastar) that he's having trouble really believing it himself any more (She's Got A Way sounds a mite phoned-in and pushes the formula to its natural limit). Yet using the same band over the years means that what you lose in commitment you gain in aural comfort. These songs sound simultaneously lived-in and timeless (in that they could have been made at any point between 1985 and 2008). Fans needn't worry: The whole of 11 will sound great blasted out amongst his better-known numbers and, as we said, if it ain't broke... --Chris Jones
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Limited special offer. 2008 album from evergreen Canadian rocker.Includes 'She's Got A Way'.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By W. R. Green
Format:Audio CD
A lot of people on various sites are slating this album because they don't feel that it offers what they've become accustomed to on a typical Bryan Adams album.
The fact is every artist changes with the times. If every album offered the same thing we would soon get tired of it.
This album is definately more chilled than "Room Service", but it still has some nice upbeat tracks to keep the balance.
Highlights include "Tonight we have the stars", "I thought I'd seen everything" and "She's got a way".
If you like Bryan Adams I don't think you'll be dissapointed. "11" isn't his worst album like a lot of people are saying, it's just different.
Buy it and make up your own mind...
The fact is every artist changes with the times. If every album offered the same thing we would soon get tired of it.
This album is definately more chilled than "Room Service", but it still has some nice upbeat tracks to keep the balance.
Highlights include "Tonight we have the stars", "I thought I'd seen everything" and "She's got a way".
If you like Bryan Adams I don't think you'll be dissapointed. "11" isn't his worst album like a lot of people are saying, it's just different.
Buy it and make up your own mind...
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By H. M. Barton
Format:Audio CD
This in my opinion is one of the best albums Bryan Adams has ever made. As a life-long fan my opinion may be biased, but every song on this album is catchy and instantly memorable, and I think his voice gets better and better with the years.
Overall it has a rockier feel than his previous two albums ('Spirit' and 'Room Service'), with uptempo tracks such as 'Oxygen', 'Flower grown wild' and 'Way of the world'. He also still proves that he's the king of sing-a-long stadium ballads with 'Something to believe in' and 'We found what we were looking for'. I'm looking forward to getting out my cigarette lighter and swaying to those this summer.
Any Bryan Adams fan will adore this album, and maybe this is the one that will also convert the sceptics...let's hope so as Bryan is a true legend!! :)
Overall it has a rockier feel than his previous two albums ('Spirit' and 'Room Service'), with uptempo tracks such as 'Oxygen', 'Flower grown wild' and 'Way of the world'. He also still proves that he's the king of sing-a-long stadium ballads with 'Something to believe in' and 'We found what we were looking for'. I'm looking forward to getting out my cigarette lighter and swaying to those this summer.
Any Bryan Adams fan will adore this album, and maybe this is the one that will also convert the sceptics...let's hope so as Bryan is a true legend!! :)
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Splodge
Format:Audio CD
When I heard Bryan Adams was releasing a new album after hearing the new single I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, unfortunately I am somewhat disappointed. Some of the songs are really good, but he seems to have an obsession with "broken wings" mentioned in 2 songs as well as a song title on it's own, are the lyrics running dry. I have most of Bryan's previous albums and I have to say, apart from the "Early Years" which I only played once, this is my least favourite. I really feel like he's lost something, come on Bryan where are the rock tunes, something to get your teeth into. If you're a fan, you'll buy this anyway, like me, but if are new to Bryan Adams, get one of his earlier albums, you won't be disappointed.
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Bryan Adams cd
I wanted to add this to my collection. I am a long time fan and this is more brilliant music.
Published 3 months ago by Mena
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Bryan as........well Bryan
Read all the other reviews - I like what Bryan does & could listen to him all day. I played this cd in my car for weeks when I first got it & just enjoyed it for what it is - Bryan... Read more
Published on 22 May 2011 by lucygirl1
3.0 out of 5 stars
A release for 40-something mums
After the energetic and enjoyable Room Service, this latest offering from Bryan Adams is very disappointing. Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by Brian V. Burford
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bryan Adams 11
This album is typical Bryan Adams - with a twist. Some very good songs with unusual contemplative lyrics. I like it!
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by Ms. K. J. Parkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly Surprised
I was expecting this album to be "more of the same with a different title". In fact, the album is excellent. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by H. Betts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Record!
I've been listening to this record for the last 3 months and it keeps growing on me. This is one of the best record by Bryan Adams. Listen to it carefully...it's full of jewels!
Published on 1 Dec 2008 by Giovannini Pascal
3.0 out of 5 stars
To much of the same...
Bryan Adams, perhaps Canada's greatest export, deliveries this, his eleventh studio album, but is it worthy of his former glories? Well, not really. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2008 by Mr. N. J. Henderson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Album
Not his greatest album, but certainly not as bad as some of the reviews state, make sure you listen to it more than once, many of the songs grow on you. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2008 by A. Beasley
2.0 out of 5 stars
very forgettable
Being a huge fan of Bryan Adams, was anticipating this album a lot. Listened to it a couple of times, but then totally lost interest and have not listened to it since then. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2008 by Sam
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mundane drivel
How did BA go from 'Reckless' to the maturity of 'Into The Fire', survive 'Waking up the neighbours' and return with a great 'On a day like today' only to produce this one week... Read more
Published on 29 July 2008 by Grant MacNeill
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