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Hits On Fire

Bryan Adams · 1988

92 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · pop rock

A vibrant blend of rock anthems and heartfelt ballads, capturing the essence of late '80s pop-rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • anthems for nostalgic sing-alongs
  • heartfelt ballads for reflective moments
  • vibrant energy for road trips
  • wave-like pacing that captivates

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Hits On Fire' followed Bryan Adams' commercial breakthrough with 'Reckless' (1984). At this time, Adams was solidifying his status as a leading figure in rock music, building on a string of successful hits while exploring more varied lyrical themes. This album capitalized on his established popularity, featuring both new material and live renditions of previous hits.
Stylistic neighbors
John Mellencamp· Rod Stewart· Bon Jovi

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Heat of the Night 5:07
  • 2 Into the Fire 4:41
  • 3 Victim of Love 4:06
  • 4 Another Day 3:41
  • 5 Native Son 6:04
  • 6 Only the Strong Survive 3:45
  • 7 Rebel 4:02
  • 8 Remembrance Day 5:59
  • 9 Hearts on Fire 3:30
  • 10 Home Again 4:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Summer of ’69 3:34
  • 2 It’s Only Love 3:14
  • 3 Straight From the Heart 3:29
  • 4 Somebody 4:41
  • 5 Heaven 4:02
  • 6 This Time 3:18
  • 7 Diana 3:53
  • 8 Run to You 3:52
  • 9 Cuts Like a Knife 5:15
  • 10 Kids Wanna Rock (live) 3:06
  • 11 Heaven (live) 4:03
  • 12 One Night Love Affair 4:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata