Into The Fire

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2009-01-02 rating:
An Overlooked Gem
When I bought my first CD player as a 17 year old in 1987 there were two CD's that were always in the disc-drive,one was 'The Lonesome Jubilee' by John Mellencamp and the other was 'Into The Fire' - Bryan Adams' most mature offering. br /'Into The Fire' never set the world alight (excuse the pun!) and why should it?After all there were no obvious singles here and it only contained two songs concerning love/relationships in the form of the ballad 'Victim Of Love' and the rocking single 'Hearts On Fire'.Unlike Bryan's previous albums there were no fist-in-the-air anthems ALA 'Kids Wanna Rock' or radio friendly songs such as 'Run To You' and 'Summer Of '69'.Many of his fans at the time probably felt let-down which is understandable but with a little patience and scratching at the surface the listener should begin to appreciate the album for what it is -a conscientious and topical adult rock album,a definite 'grower'. br /'Into The Fire' is the sound of a 27 year old singer/songwriter and his band maturing and reaching their peak both musically and lyrically.Every song is strong,kicking off with the drug-running themed 'In The Heat Of The Night' leading into the brooding,downbeat title track.'Another Day' is about making ends meet-"They say the best in life is free but if you don't pay then you don't eat". br /The best track on the album has to be 'Native Son' a tale of the injustice inflicted on Native Americans as described by it's powerful lyrics:- br /"I've seen many moons through these wrinkled eyes, br / The years have made me old but they've made me wise, br / Now the white man lives where our rivers run, br / Like dogs we were driven from this place, br / Such injustice time will not erase," br /'Native Son' tails off with a simply sublime guitar solo by Keith Scott. br /The blistering 'Only The Strong Survive' then divides the album in half before returning to the sombre World War I ballad 'Remembrance Day' and the piano based 'Rebel',stark and somewhat sentimental reminders of yesteryear.Mickey Curry,Keith Scott and Dave Taylor are underrated,exceptional musicians and the songwriting of Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance was never better than this. br /If you're tempted to buy 'Into The Fire' don't expect another 'Reckless' or 'Cuts Like A Knife',this one takes time and a few plays but when it's hooks get imbedded in your pants they won't let go. br /An overlooked and underrated gem. br /

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review by: comicaleng date: 2008-12-19 rating:
Bryan Adams finest to date
This album is, in my opinion, the height of Bryan Adams' achievements to date. It's a little harder edged than Summer of 69 and much less pop than "everything.." It's also well prduced - but then Bob Clearmountain co-produced with Adams so that's to be expected. br / br /This is a rock album not a pop album, with good lyrics, great melodies and powerful delivery. Key tracks for me are Native Son (one of my all time favouite rock tracks), Into the Fire, Rebel and Hearts on Fire. That said, there's not a duff track on the album. This is one of those very few albums that stands the test of time. I have this on my MP3 player twenty years after buying it on CD. That says it all really.

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review by: date: 2007-05-11 rating:
Even better than Reckless!
Reckless is a brilliant LP but in my opinion Bryan bettered it with this offering. The songs are darker and it's more of a masculine record than Reckless - that's not meant in a girl/boy way, men have their feminine sides too! The songs are soooo strong, I can't think what a previous reviewer was talking about saying they are weak. Maybe he doesn't know what a good song is. Real melodic, emotive stuff with stunning guitar from Keith Scott again. 5+/5

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review by: MG date: 2007-02-09 rating:
underestamated adams album
BA at his best,and the last he did.Tottaly under preveiwed many years ago,but 1 of my fave albums of all times.So many songs with meaningful values and a truley well written album,with class songs such as native son,home again[total rock balled]and the total rock n roll another day.This album gives u rock,blues and total satisfaction music.Buy this album,u won't b dissapointed,and its 4 any TRUE music lover.L've had this album 4 20 yrs,and it still sounds great.BUY IT.


review by: date: 2005-05-24 rating:
Bryan Adams - Into The Fire (5 Star Review)
Contrary to some reviews this is an amazing album, a definate outsider but some fantastic songs from the beautiful "Native Son", the unforgetttable "Hearts on Fire" and of course the title track "Into the Fire".brFantastic.

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