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5.0 out of 5 stars
A thorough review of Bryan's best, April 30, 2000
Only a handful of artists per decade are able to create true pop staples that stand the test of time...Bryan Adams is one of those artists, and "So Far So Good" proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt.Hooks like the ones found in "Summer of '69," "Can't Stop This Thing We Started," and "Somebody" never grow old; they're the kind of songs that can easily remind you of where you were when they were popular and still make a great soundtrack for any party or bar of present day. The same can be said for ballads like "Straight From the Heart," "Heaven," and "Everything I Do (I Do it for You)" (especially since enough time has officially passed since radio played the latter to death). The disc also contains two fan favorites that easily could have been singles: "It's Only Love," Bryan's classic duet with Tina Turner, and "Kids Wanna Rock," the quintessential Adams rocker, tailor-made for driving on a highway with the top down on a hot summer night. We're also treated to "Please Forgive Me," a new ballad exclusive to this release that holds up well next to Bryan's tried and true hits. Throughout the collection, Bryan's innate good taste in production and knack for writing classic pop tunes couldn't possibly be more evident. And his raspy, rock-n-roll-ready voice is as classic as his songs. In the end, revisiting the songs on "So Far So Good" is like visiting an old friend and laughing about old times: it's comfortable, it's familiar, and it's something you'll want to do again and again.
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