Anthology
Bryan Adams · 2005
154 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · pop rock
A sweeping collection of emotive rock anthems and heartfelt ballads that chronicle love and longing.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions emotional storytelling and themes reflective late-night moods
- Context
- Released on October 18, 2005, 'Anthology' is a comprehensive retrospective of Bryan Adams' career, showcasing his rise to fame since his debut in 1980. This album arrives during a period of reflection for Adams, as he had begun to explore deeper musical themes and collaborations after achieving significant commercial success in the 1990s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, pop rock
Anthology is an album by Bryan Adams, released in 2005. A sweeping collection of emotive rock anthems and heartfelt ballads that chronicle love and longing. 'Anthology' is notable for its extensive compilation of hits, including chart-toppers like '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You', which showcases Adams' lasting impact on the adult contemporary and rock scenes. The album reached high positions on various charts worldwide, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in mainstream music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anthology sound like?
A sweeping collection of emotive rock anthems and heartfelt ballads that chronicle love and longing. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Anthology by Bryan Adams notable?
'Anthology' is notable for its extensive compilation of hits, including chart-toppers like '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You', which showcases Adams' lasting impact on the adult contemporary and rock scenes. The album reached high positions on various charts worldwide, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in mainstream music. Released on October 18, 2005, 'Anthology' is a comprehensive retrospective of Bryan Adams' career, showcasing his rise to fame since his debut in 1980. This album arrives during a period of reflection for Adams, as he had begun to explore deeper musical themes and collaborations after achieving significant commercial success in the 1990s.
Who is Anthology for?
Anthology works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, emotional storytelling and themes and reflective late-night moods.
How many songs are on Anthology?
Anthology has 36 tracks, running approximately 154 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Remember 3:42
- 2 Lonely Nights 3:48
- 3 Straight From the Heart 3:32
- 4 Cuts Like a Knife 5:17
- 5 This Time 3:21
- 6 Run to You 3:55
- 7 Somebody 4:44
- 8 Heaven Standout 4:05
- 9 Summer of ’69 Standout 3:37
- 10 One Night Love Affair 4:34
- 11 It’s Only Love 3:16
- 12 Heat of the Night 5:08
- 13 Hearts on Fire 3:31
- 14 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You Standout 6:35
- 15 Can’t Stop This Thing We Started 4:30
- 16 There Will Never Be Another Tonight 4:41
- 17 Thought I’d Died and Gone to Heaven 5:50
- 18 Best of Me 3:29
Disc 2
- 1 Please Forgive Me 5:55
- 2 All for Love 4:44
- 3 Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? 4:53
- 4 Rock Steady (live) 4:05
- 5 The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You 3:39
- 6 Let’s Make a Night to Remember 6:20
- 7 Star 3:42
- 8 Back to You (live) 4:41
- 9 I’m Ready (live) 4:30
- 10 On a Day Like Today 3:31
- 11 Cloud Number Nine (Chicane mix) 4:11
- 12 Here I Am 4:45
- 13 This Side of Paradise 3:52
- 14 Why Do You Have to Be So Hard to Love 2:59
- 15 Open Road 3:31
- 16 18 ’til I Die (live) 4:01
- 17 When You’re Gone 3:25
- 18 So Far So Good 3:39
Release Date
October 18, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
154 min 18 sec
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