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  Studio Album · No. 14

Roll with the Punches Songwriting Credits by Bryan Adams

2025 Bad Records 10 tracks 37 min

Produced by Bryan Adams  ·  Engineered by Hayden Watson, Olle Romo

Bad Records RockPop Rock
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Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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Bryan Adams's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

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Roll with the Punches is Bryan Adams' sixteenth studio album, released on August 29, 2025, through his own Bad Records label. Adams wrote all ten songs and produced the record himself, playing the bulk of the instruments with longtime band members Keith Scott on guitar and Pat Steward on drums. Contrary to the pattern of his earlier records, this set was not co-written with Jim Vallance, though Vallance contributes background vocals to one track, and Mutt Lange adds background vocals and keyboards. The album debuted at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, one of Adams' highest UK chart positions in years.

Roll with the Punches is Bryan Adams's fifteenth studio album, released August 29, 2025 on his own Bad Records imprint. Produced entirely by Adams, all ten tracks are written solely by Bryan Adams, his first album with no co-writers credited.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Roll with the Punches #98
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
2
Make Up Your Mind
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
3
Never Ever Let You Go
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
4
A Little More Understanding
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
5
Life Is Beautiful
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
6
Love Is Stronger Than Hate
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
7
How's That Workin' for Ya
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
8
Two Arms to Hold You
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
9
Be the Reason
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)
10
Will We Ever Be Friends Again
Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams Bryan Adams (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 1 contributor

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Bryan Adams
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Frequently Asked Questions Roll with the Punches

When was Roll with the Punches released?
Roll with the Punches was released on August 29, 2025, on Bryan Adams' own Bad Records label. It is his sixteenth studio album.
Who wrote the songs on Roll with the Punches?
Bryan Adams wrote all ten tracks on the album himself. Unlike many of his earlier records, the album was not co-written with his longtime collaborator Jim Vallance.
Did Jim Vallance work on the album?
Jim Vallance, Adams' longtime writing partner, is credited only for background vocals on "A Little More Understanding" (track 4). He did not co-write or co-produce any songs on this record.
What were the singles from Roll with the Punches?
Four singles preceded the album: the title track "Roll with the Punches" (February 7, 2025), "Make Up Your Mind" (March 6, 2025), "Never Ever Let You Go" (May 7, 2025), and "A Little More Understanding" (July 16, 2025).
How did the title track perform on the charts?
The lead single "Roll with the Punches" reached number 98 on the UK Singles Chart, first charting on February 20, 2025.
Who produced Roll with the Punches?
Bryan Adams produced the album himself. Hayden Watson and Olle Romo handled engineering, with Watson also mixing the record, and Bob Jackson and Brian Lee mastering it.
How did the album perform on the charts?
Roll with the Punches debuted at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 2 on the German Rock & Metal Albums chart. It also reached the top 10 in Switzerland and Austria, both peaking at number 6.
Did Mutt Lange contribute to the album?
Yes. Producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who worked on Adams' breakthrough records, contributed background vocals and keyboards to Roll with the Punches.

Sources

Wikipedia: Roll with the Punches (Bryan Adams album) Roll with the Punches - Bryan Adams | Official Charts MusicBrainz release group: Roll with the Punches Cover Art Archive: Roll with the Punches Cover Art Archive: Roll with the Punches by Bryan Adams