Just started listening to BA again after some time and I've got to say that I do like the 18 record a lot, too. It might not be the big rock from the 80s but it has it's very own atmosphere.
Though it's not as riff-based as Reckless it's still a very good Pop-rock record to me.
Starting to collect his b-sides now.
I also think that his MTV Unplugged may be the best from this series.
Great arrangements, great band and Bryan's voice in awesome shape.
On the other hand I read that he can't stand video's of his shows on youtube, which is why he banned all the fanmade ones from there.
He did the same with every single bootleg of his shows on the internet.
Not really fan-friendly.
Still great music to me.