Cuts Like a Knife in Bloomington, MN

Side one of
Bryan Adams
' third album, 1983's
Cuts Like a Knife
, is simply perfect.
"The Only One,"
"This Time,"
and the title track are mid-paced melodic rockers with drop-dead choruses and hooks; they set the mold for most of
Adams
' finest and biggest hits. Though it rocks a little harder,
"Take Me Back"
is just as radio-friendly thanks to its use of female backup singers, and the fantastic
"Straight Through the Heart"
is
' first of many great ballads.
would finally achieve chart-topping perfection on his next release,
Reckless
, but
comes pretty close. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia