So Happy It Hurts
Bryan Adams · 2022
94 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of heartland rock and pop sensibilities, celebrating life with infectious energy and catchy hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Happy It Hurts Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's joyous spirit with its upbeat tempo and infectious chorus, serving as a celebration of life’s simple pleasures.
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Kick Ass — This track stands out for its anthemic quality and rebellious spirit, reflecting Adams' trademark energy while delivering a message of empowerment.
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Always Have, Always Will — A heartfelt ballad that showcases Adams' vocal prowess, this song reflects on enduring love, capturing the emotional depth that complements the album's overall theme.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful moments of reflection
- uplifting sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic peaks of energy
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- nostalgic summer road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seeking experimental soundscapes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Adams' legacy with vibrant sound, reaffirming his popularity in later career.
- Themes
- small-town simplicity· enduring love· optimistic resilience
- Career context
- Upon the release of So Happy It Hurts in March 2022, Bryan Adams was continuing his legacy as a chart-topping artist after decades in the music industry. This album arrived more than three decades after his breakthrough album, Reckless, solidifying his status as a veteran artist who still resonates with audiences through relatable themes and melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Mellencamp· Rod Stewart· Bon Jovi
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 So Happy It Hurts Start here 3:35
- 2 Never Gonna Rain 3:17
- 3 You Lift Me Up 3:08
- 4 I’ve Been Looking for You 2:00
- 5 Always Have, Always Will 3:46
- 6 On the Road 2:48
- 7 Kick Ass 5:37
- 8 I Ain’t Worth Shit Without You 3:11
- 9 Let’s Do This 3:18
- 10 Just Like Me, Just Like You 2:10
- 11 Just About Gone 2:50
- 12 These Are the Moments That Make Up My Life 3:25
Disc 2
- 1 Summer of 69 4:09
- 2 Everything I Do (I Do It for You) 6:27
- 3 Run to You 4:17
- 4 Heaven 4:29
- 5 Can’t Stop This Thing We Started 4:39
- 6 Cuts Like a Knife 5:23
- 7 Please Forgive Me 5:12
- 8 Straight From the Heart 3:31
- 9 When You’re Gone 3:21
- 10 Here I Am 4:37
- 11 Back to You 4:27
- 12 Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? 4:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Shares an uplifting vibe with themes of love and joy, wrapped in a warm sonic palette.
The Search for Everything
John Mayer
Explores heartfelt themes of love and connection with a blend of pop-rock sensibility.
Love Is a Four Letter Word
Jason Mraz
Delivers optimistic lyrics about love and life's joys, set to catchy melodies and acoustic warmth.
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