On a Day Like Today is a 1998 studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams. The record continued Adams's work in mainstream rock and adult contemporary pop, pairing energetic electric songs with acoustic-led ballads. Released during the late 1990s, the album was supported by singles and a concert tour and received attention in Europe and North America.

Overview and musical style

The album blends straightforward rock arrangements with pop sensibilities, featuring both up-tempo tracks and slower love songs. Lyrically, it centers on relationships, reflection and everyday moments — themes familiar from Adams's earlier work. Production updated his sound for the decade while still emphasizing his raspy vocal delivery and guitar-driven hooks.

Singles and notable tracks

Prominent songs from the album include the title track, a duet that became a radio single, and other cuts that were issued to promote the release. Some tracks received heavier airplay and helped maintain Adams's profile on adult contemporary and pop-rock playlists. The album's singles were accompanied by music videos and live performances.

Reception and impact

Critical response was mixed to favorable: reviewers acknowledged solid songwriting and polished production while noting that the album did not radically depart from Adams's established style. Commercially the record performed respectably in several territories and contributed singles to his late-1990s catalogue. It helped sustain his career between his earlier 1990s hits and later compilations and projects.

Tour and legacy

Adams promoted the album with concerts and appearances that featured a mix of new material and classic hits from his repertoire. Over time, some songs from the record have appeared on compilations and live sets, and the album is viewed as part of Adams's continued presence as a mainstream rock-pop artist in the 1990s.

Selected tracks

  • "On a Day Like Today" (title track)
  • "When You're Gone" (duet performance on the album)
  • "Cloud Number Nine" (often associated with this period of Adams's work)

For a full track listing, credits and release details, consult official discographies and liner notes from the album's release.