The Early Years

Here's The Story: Sweeney Todd hit it big in Canada with the Canadian classic rock radio staple "Roxy Roller" in 1976. Lead singer, Nick Gilder, leaves the group, has a giant hit with "Hot Child In The City." They get some unknown 16 year old singer named Bryan Adams to fill his shoes. They record the 1977 album "If Wishes Were Horses," get a couple big hits, break up. Though in that short time span, they record some truly stellar music, the best of Bryan's largely unimpressive career.

Sweeney Todd is one of Canadas best bands, period. They are also one of the most forgotten, which is a crying shame. This album showcases the extreme talents of the group, capable of challenging such glam giants as T.Rex. Bryans voice is still high and smooth, instead of his annoying low gravelly tone. The guitars provide some killer riffs, which had the potential to be dinosaur hits. Keyboards do not play a major role in the music, but you can occasionally hear them sprinkled in the background. The bass & drums are some of the best I've heard, and all together it's just an amazing package. The title track may be a little cheesy, but is still enjoyable. Buy it now, you'll absolutely die.

Best Track: Tantalize


Not your typical Bryan Adams album   October 29, 2004
Ricardo Villalobos (Colorado, USA)
I got this CD with the hope of listening to early recordings from Bryan Adams. Well, my hope was fulfilled, but I never realized that this is his early, early, early days, singing as a boy/teenager. I guess this is a good buy if you are a Bryan Adams fan and want to have his FULL collection, but dont think about buying it if you are looking for the usual Bryan Adams music that many people like and enjoy. I am not even sure how many stars to give it... that's why I chose the one right in the middle. =)