Cuts Like a Knife

Co-produced by Bob Clearmountain, this breakthrough third studio album established the Canadian singer-songwriter as a formidable arena rock presence in North America. 'Cuts Like a Knife' pairs his raspy, impassioned vocal delivery with massive, highly polished guitar hooks and immediately accessible pop melodies. The incredibly successful combination of power ballads and driving hard rock firmly set the template for his ensuing multi-platinum global career.