Into The Fire - Bryan Adams > Reviews

Advantages: Poingnant music
Disadvantages: Won't appeal to everyone...sadly!

...musically. It manages to delve into serious territory like war (I know!) and general struggles in life, with the odd love song squeezed in. THE TRACKS 1 - Heat Of The Night A heavy guitar intro, followed by heavier drums. Lyrics involve war and its associated ensuing nightmares. ' I was caught in the cross-fire of a silent scream For one man's nightmare is another man's dream Pull the covers up high - I pray for the morning light ... Read review

Advantages: all of it
Disadvantages: none

In terms of commercial success this is not one of Bryan Adam's better albums. The follow-up to the Reckless album was always going to be virtually impossible. However, in terms of memorable songs I think this is an excellent album and contains some even better songs than on Reckless. Probably not as catchy on the first listen but songs such as "Native Son", "Rebel", and "Remembrance Day" just grow on you the more you listen. The rest of the album ... Read review

Advantages: Some well written songs
Disadvantages: Not as good as the others.

'Into the fire' is a CD containing 10 songs. The songs are well written and have good meaning but still this CD is my least favourite of the whole Bryan Adams collection. Most of the songs are mellow, slow and thoughtprovoking but poor in the style that Bryan Adams is associated with. I'm not sure why this CD consisted of these type of tracks, only than to speculate on a certain amount of disillutionment or new direction tried. Some people may ... Read review