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Ultimate

Bryan Adams · 2017

79 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · pop rock

A nostalgic collage of rock ballads and anthems that encapsulate Bryan Adams' enduring charm and songwriting prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-along anthems
  • dynamic wave-like pacing
  • for road trips
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • celebratory tunes with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking experimental soundscapes
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'Ultimate' is a comprehensive compilation that follows Bryan Adams' extensive career since his breakthrough in the late 1980s. By this point, Adams had solidified his status as a pop-rock staple, with numerous chart-topping hits and acclaimed albums under his belt. This album serves not only as a retrospective but also highlights his continued relevance in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
John Mellencamp· Rod Stewart· Bon Jovi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Go Down Rockin' 2:57
  • 2 Can't Stop This Thing We Started 3:15
  • 3 Run to You 3:53
  • 4 Ultimate Love 3:32
  • 5 Heaven 4:04
  • 6 It's Only Love 3:17
  • 7 Here I Am 3:34
  • 8 When You're Gone 3:26
  • 9 Cloud Number Nine 4:13
  • 10 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You 4:10
  • 11 You Belong to Me 2:30
  • 12 Summer of '69 3:37
  • 13 Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? 4:53
  • 14 Somebody 4:43
  • 15 Please Forgive Me 4:32
  • 16 Cuts Like a Knife 4:07
  • 17 The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You 3:31
  • 18 All for Love 4:43
  • 19 Back to You (MTV Unplugged) 4:42
  • 20 Please Stay 2:36
  • 21 18 Til I Die 3:29

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata