The fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album. "New Jersey" was released by the Soviet state-owned record company Melodiya, being the first American album ever released in USSR.
Rare Soviet Union 12-track vinyl, housed in a full-color sleeve, with a completely different back cover design to any other issue, including biographical text printed in Russian.
Polygram/Melodia, 1988/1989 (A60 00551 008). Made in USSR. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:58
2. Bad Medicine 5:14
3. Born To Be My Baby 4:38
4. Living In Sin 4:36
5. Blood On Blood 6:14
Side B:
6. Homebound Train 5:09
7. Wild Is The Wind 5:09
8. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:24
9. Stick To Your Guns 4:43
10. I'll Be There For You 5:43
11. 99 In The Shade 4:25
12. Love For Sale 3:56
The fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing ..
Remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular explosion of "Slippery When Wet". Ever since the keyboard call to arms of the breakthrough "Runaway", Bon Jovi had understood that real success lay in a billowing smoke, soft-focus derivation of true Metal, where Journey-style synthesizers and Soft Rock chorus vocals were the name of the game. To that end, "7800° Fahrenheit" tempered its black-leather Rock & Roll with a rudimentary form of the sound that would make Bon Jovi superstars. They puffed out their chests for the groupie-groping, Mötley Crüe-style catcalls of "In and Out of Love" and made sure "King of the Mountain" rumbled with boys-night-out bravado. But they seemed much more comfortable with the twittering ballad "Silent Night" or "Price of Love," where arena-ready riffing met smoke machine keys and vocal trills. There was even "Tokyo Road", a valiant attempt at the epic scope of Springsteen that featured a Japanese-language intro and full-on character development. It was in these moments - when the tenets of Metal tried on the hairstyles of Pop - that "7800° Fahrenheit" burned its brightest; the professional songwriting and increased cash flow of "Slippery When Wet" just made the existing mercury burst.
The album's title was a reference to the supposed melting point of rock. It's marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is also the only Bon Jovi album to feature songwriting contributions from four of the band members, with "Secret Dreams" being the only Bon Jovi song to-date for which drummer Tico Torres receives a songwriting credit. Despite being a fan favorite, the band was unsatisfied with the sound of the album and essentially disowned it once they had solidified their status as Major Rock Stars with the albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" a few years later. It is the least represented album in their setlists over the course of the career and excluding extremely rare performances of the song "Tokyo Road" in Japan once every few years and "Only Lonely" a few times during The Circle Tour in 2010, nothing from this album has been performed live since the late 1980s.
"7800° Fahrenheit" reached #37 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the band's first record to be certified Gold in the US. It remained charted for 85 weeks and was certified Platinum on February 19, 1987. The singles "In and Out of Love" and "Only Lonely" both charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Enhanced CD features video clip “In And Out Of Love”!
Mercury Records Ltd./PolyGram Records/Universal Music Group, 1985/1998/2013 (538 026-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. In And Out Of Love 4:28
2. The Price Of Love 4:14
3. Only Lonely 5:02
4. King Of The Mountain 3:54
5. Silent Night 5:08
6. Tokyo Road 5:42
7. The Hardest Part Is The Night 4:25
8. Always Run To You 5:00
9. (I Don't Wanna Fall) To The Fire 4:28
10. Secret Dreams 4:54 Total playing time: 47:10 min.
Remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular ex..
Second remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular explosion of "Slippery When Wet". Ever since the keyboard call to arms of the breakthrough "Runaway", Bon Jovi had understood that real success lay in a billowing smoke, soft-focus derivation of true Metal, where Journey-style synthesizers and Soft Rock chorus vocals were the name of the game. To that end, "7800° Fahrenheit" tempered its black-leather Rock & Roll with a rudimentary form of the sound that would make Bon Jovi superstars. They puffed out their chests for the groupie-groping, Mötley Crüe-style catcalls of "In and Out of Love" and made sure "King of the Mountain" rumbled with boys-night-out bravado. But they seemed much more comfortable with the twittering ballad "Silent Night" or "Price of Love," where arena-ready riffing met smoke machine keys and vocal trills. There was even "Tokyo Road", a valiant attempt at the epic scope of Springsteen that featured a Japanese-language intro and full-on character development. It was in these moments - when the tenets of Metal tried on the hairstyles of Pop - that "7800° Fahrenheit" burned its brightest; the professional songwriting and increased cash flow of "Slippery When Wet" just made the existing mercury burst.
The album's title was a reference to the supposed melting point of rock. It's marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is also the only Bon Jovi album to feature songwriting contributions from four of the band members, with "Secret Dreams" being the only Bon Jovi song to-date for which drummer Tico Torres receives a songwriting credit. Despite being a fan favorite, the band was unsatisfied with the sound of the album and essentially disowned it once they had solidified their status as Major Rock Stars with the albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" a few years later. It is the least represented album in their setlists over the course of the career and excluding extremely rare performances of the song "Tokyo Road" in Japan once every few years and "Only Lonely" a few times during The Circle Tour in 2010, nothing from this album has been performed live since the late 1980s.
"7800° Fahrenheit" reached #37 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the band's first record to be certified Gold in the US. It remained charted for 85 weeks and was certified Platinum on February 19, 1987. The singles "In and Out of Love" and "Only Lonely" both charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Direct from the Bon Jovi Archives, CD includes original studio album plus three exclusive previously unreleased live bonus tracks from the 7800° Fahrenheit Tour!!
Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1985/2010 (06025-2736167-3). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. In And Out Of Love 4:26
2. The Price Of Love 4:14
3. Only Lonely 5:02
4. King Of The Mountain 3:55
5. Silent Night 5:07
6. Tokyo Road 5:42
7. The Hardest Part Is The Night 4:25
8. Always Run To You 5:00
9. To The Fire 4:28
10. Secret Dreams 4:57 Bonus Tracks:
11. In And Out Of Love (Live) 12:17
12. Only Lonely (Live) 6:37
13. Tokyo Road (Live) 7:09 Total playing time: 73:27 min.
Second remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming pop..
Second remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the early days of Hair Metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent Hard Rock attack, passionate playing and a keen sense of melody. The prominence that keyboardist David Bryan (credited as David Rashbaum in the liner notes) gets on this record is an indicator, perhaps, that Bon Jovi had more than a passing interest in the Pop market, which was then dominated by new wave and Synth Pop. Mixing Journey-like '70s Rock ("She Don't Know Me") with shout-along stadium anthems ("Love Lies"), the self-titled Bon Jovi album lay the foundation for the band's career, which reached its apex several years later with that very same combination of Pop melody and arena-sized ambition.
Originally titled "Tough Talk", album was renamed after the record company decided it was wiser to issue the album as a self-titled release. Most of the songs are written by Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan and Sambora. "Burning for Love" and "Come Back" were the very first songs written for the album. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album on which a song ("She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written nor co-written by members of the band.
Aside from hit single "Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after the band released their breakthrough album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through The Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed.
The album was ranked the 11th best Rock album of 1984 by Kerrang! magazine.
The album charted at #43 on The Billboard 200.
Three singles from the album were released: "Runaway", "She Don't Know Me" and in Japan only, "Burning for Love".
Direct from the Bon Jovi Archives, CD includes original studio album plus four exclusive previously unreleased live bonus tracks from the Bon Jovi Tour!!
Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1984/2010 (06025-2736166-6). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Runaway 3:51
2. Roulette 4:41
3. She Don't Know Me 4:02
4. Shot Through The Heart 4:26
5. Love Lies 4:09
6. Breakout 5:23
7. Burning For Love 3:54
8. Come Back 3:59
9. Get Ready 4:12 Bonus Tracks:
10. Runaway (Live) 5:18
11. Roulette (Live) 5:38
12. Breakout (Live) 6:25
13. Get Ready (Live) 7:04 Total playing time: 63:03 min.
Second remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which cl..
Special Edition release of the eighth full-length album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
“Bounce” was heavily influenced by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, owing in part to Jon Bon Jovi's proximity to New York. The title "Bounce" was a reference to New York City's and the United States' ability to bounce back from the World Trade Center attacks as a nation.
Given that Bon Jovi successfully pulled off a comeback in 2000 with "Crush", a shiny Pop album pitched directly at the mainstream, it's kind of a surprise that they returned two years later with a record as turgid as "Bounce". Instead of continuing the colorful blueprint of "Crush", they fearlessly backpedal, turning out dull, heavy, serious rock - the kind of music that sounds "serious" even when it's about trivial things. Of course, much of the record is given over to "serious" topics, as if the band felt that the events of 2001 necessitated a grave response for "Bounce", regardless of what they were singing. Such sobriety would not have been a problem if the band had solid material, but they're not only lacking songs, they've inexplicably altered their musical approach. In particular, guitarist Richie Sambora sounds as if he's aping James Hetfield's lumbering downstrokes throughout the album, giving the record an oppressively heavy sound that never lets the music breathe. This casts a pall over the record, but this stumble is not the sole reason "Bounce" is such a misstep for the band. After all, this is a record where Bon Jovi seems to have consciously decided to avoid everything that gives their music character, melody, and muscle, a move that would have been odd at any point during their career, but is particularly puzzling after they delivered an album that found them growing old gracefully. It's as if they want to undo everything "Crush" did for them.
The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, making it Bon Jovi's highest debut in the band's history at that time.
UK Special Edition features Enhanced CD with Exclusive Bonus Video Footage.
The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Universal Music Company/Mercury Records Ltd., A Universal Music Company, 2002 (063 395-2). Made in EU. Pressed in UK. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Undivided 3:53
2. Everyday 3:00
3. The Distance 4:48
4. Joey 4:54
5. Misunderstood 3:30
6. All About Lovin' You 3:46
7. Hook Me Up 3:54
8. Right Side Of Wrong 5:50
9. Love Me Back To Life 4:09
10. You Had Me From Hello 3:50
11. Bounce 3:12
12. Open All Night 4:20 Total playing time: 49:06 min.
Special Edition release of the eighth full-length album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
“Bounce” was heavily influenced by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, owing in part to Jon Bon Jovi's proximity to New York. The title "Bounce" was a reference ..
The seventh full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
Even if it was classified as Pop-Metal, Bon Jovi never really was much of a Metal band, relying on big, catchy melodies and not guitar riffs to make their songs memorable. That's why, in 2000, they're able to make an album like "Crush", which strays far enough into Pop/Rock to actually stand a chance of getting airplay (which it did, with the hit lead single "It's My Life").
The guitar crunch on the up-tempo numbers keeps Bon Jovi from becoming a full-fledged Pop/Rock band, but in addition to the typical Hard Rockers, there are nods to Heartland Rock, Bryan Adams-style adult contemporary balladry ("Thank You for Loving Me"), the Beatles (the surprisingly effective "Say It Isn't So"), and even British Glam à la T. Rex or David Bowie ("Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen From Mars"). Occasionally, it sounds like the band is attempting to cover as many bases as possible for multi-format appeal, but for the most part, the variety - coupled with the consistently polished songcraft - makes for a surprisingly listenable album.
Commercially, "Crush" became an international success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple territories. The album was certified double Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album helped introduce the band to a new generation of fans. "Crush" was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2001 Grammy Awards. Three singles were released from the album internationally: "It's My Life", "Say It Isn't So" and "Thank You For Loving Me", as well as a new, updated rendition of "One Wild Night" released a year later with the live album "One Wild Night Live 1985–2001". "It's My Life" became one of the band's most well-known songs, and one of their most successful singles, reaching number one in several countries and becoming the third best selling single of 2000.
"Crush" is a solidly crafted mainstream Rock record that's much better than most might expect. Even if "Crush" is more measured than Bon Jovi's early work, "Just Older" sums up the band's acceptance of their status nicely: "The skin I'm in is all right with me/It's not old, just older"!
Special UK Edition release features two bonus tracks and two video clips for the same tracks, "It's My Life" and "Say it Isn't So"!The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Universal Music Company/Mercury Records Ltd., A Universal Music Company, 2000 (548 172-2). Made in EU. First press.
Tracklist:
1. It's My Life 3:45
2. Say It Isn't So 3:34
3. Thank You For Loving Me 5:09
4. Two Story Town 5:10
5. Next 100 Years 6:19
6. Just Older 4:29
7. Mystery Train 4:15
8. Save The World 5:32
9. Captain Crash & The Beauty Queen From Mars 4:31
10. She's A Mystery 5:18
11. I Got The Girl 4:37
12. One Wild Night 4:18
13. I Could Make A Living Out Of Lovin' You (Demo) 4:40 Bonus Tracks:
14. It's My Life (Dave Bascombe Mix) 3:45 B
15. Say It Isn't So (UK Mix) 3:34 Total playing time: 69:57 min.
The seventh full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
Even if it was classified as Pop-Metal, Bon Jovi never really was much of a Metal band, relying on big, catchy melodies and not guitar riffs to make their songs memorable. That's why, in 2000, they're abl..
The fifth full-length album by the legendary American Rock/Melodic Hard Rock band.
"Keep The Faith" represents the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Bon Jovi, marking a change of both the band's image and sound. Moving away from their early Glam Metal roots in previous albums, it introduced a more Rock'n'Roll driven groove to Bon Jovi's sound. The album turned away from heavy drums and wild guitar solos, but instead introduced a new sound of Bon Jovi, which consisted of piano ballads and long epic guitar solos.
It's the first Bon Jovi's album since 1985's "7800° Fahrenheit" not to be produced by Bruce Fairbairn. The album was produced by Bob Rock and was recorded at the Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, Canada. It is the last to feature original bassist Alec John Such, before his dismissal from the band in 1994.
"Keep The Faith" reintroduced Bon Jovi after almost four years of side projects and hiatuses. The musical climate had shifted considerably in that time, a fact that wasn't lost on the band. "Faith" blatantly brought to the surface the Bruce Springsteen influence that was always lurking in Bon Jovi's sound, and used it to frame "Faith"'s more serious interpretation of the band's Pop-Metal groove. "I Believe" and "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" both amped up the blue-collar, gospel revivalist feel of Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love", dropping in triumphant power chord changes to ensure arena readiness. But Bon Jovi also took a page from Springsteen's Big Book of Epic Songwriting, padding "Faith"'s center with ambitious balladry and a nearly ten-minute story-song, "Dry County", that wouldn't be out of place on a '70s Rock album. Elsewhere, the hit single "Bed of Roses" wisely aimed for the verdant adult contemporary pastures pointed to by Bryan Adams with 1991's "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", instead of gripping stupidly to the Aqua-Netted mane of Glam Rock power balladry. Some of the album's straightforward Hard Rock songs faltered, since they didn't sizzle like the band's vintage material and fell flat next to more inspired material like "In These Arms". But while miles of open highway separated the songwriting of Jon Bon Jovi and his mates from that of Springsteen, "Keep The Faith" deserves plenty of points for ambition, and it did succeed in updating the band's sound - even if the replacement parts were bought used.
"Keep The Faith" peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart while topping the charts in the UK and Australia. The album certified double-Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The record produced several hits for the band, including "Keep The Faith", "Bed of Roses" and "In These Arms".
The album was ranked No. 21 on Kerrang!'s "100 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die", and in 2006 the album featured in the Classic Rock & Metal Hammer's The "200 Greatest Albums Of The 90's"!!
Jambo Records/Mercury Records/PolyGram Records, 1992 (514 197-2). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
1. I Believe 5:48
2. Keep The Faith 5:47
3. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead 4:43
4. In These Arms 5:19
5. Bed Of Roses 6:35
6. If I Was Your Mother 4:27
7. Dry County 9:52
8. Woman In Love 3:48
9. Fear 3:07
10. I Want You 5:36
11. Blame It On The Love Of Rock & Roll 4:25
12. Little Bit Of Soul 5:45
13. Save A Prayer 5:57 Total playing time: 71:09
The fifth full-length album by the legendary American Rock/Melodic Hard Rock band.
"Keep The Faith" represents the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Bon Jovi, marking a change of both the band's image and sound. Moving away from their early Glam Metal roots in previous albu..
Third remastered re-release of the fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album. "New Jersey" was released by the Soviet state-owned record company Melodiya, being the first American album ever released in USSR.
Direct from the Bon Jovi Archives, CD includes original studio album plus two exclusive previously unreleased live bonus tracks from the New Jersey Tour!!
Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1988/2010 (06025-2736165-9). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:59
2. Bad Medicine 5:17
3. Born To Be My Baby 4:40
4. Living In Sin 4:39
5. Blood On Blood 6:17
6. Homebound Train 5:11
7. Wild Is The Wind 5:09
8. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:25
9. Stick To Your Guns 4:45
10. I'll Be There For You 5:47
11. 99 In The Shade 4:30
12. Love For Sale 4:03 Bonus Tracks:
13. Blood On Blood (Live) 12:04
14. Born To Be My Baby (Live) 5:47 Total playing time: 75:33 min.
Third remastered re-release of the fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensivel..
Fourth full-length live album by the legendary American Soft Metal band.
Jon Bon Jovi's presumably got all his "serious" instincts out of his system for a while. After the solo releases and film roles, it's back to Bon Jovi duty for a spell, and all the colossal preposterousness that high office entails. In honour of their impending live album, the Jovi have revisited their "Crush" record of last year, and taken further over the top the most OTT track on it. And make no mistake!
The album includes live covers of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" and The Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays". "One Wild Night 2001" is a new remix version rather than a live version. The difference between this version and the original "Crush" version is the length; the intro and other sections were cut out. This was released as a single for this album and featured a music video. The new version also features on the compilation album "Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi". The live version of "Wanted Dead or Alive" was also released as a single and had a promotional video produced for it, this depicted live performances of the song and some backstage footage.
If you've never heard Bon Jovi before, but only know them by what other people say, then this album would simply blow you away. It is recorded live from various concerts and is by far their heaviest album. If you hadn't heard anything they had recorded you would probably laugh at those who call them pop/rock because there's simply nothing pop about this album!
This album will not only impress Bon Jovi fans, but anyone who is just a good old fashioned Rock fan. This is a great album! An amazing album!! Well worth buying even if you're not a particularly big fan on Bon Jovi!!!
The album charted at #20 on The Billboard 200.
The Island Def Jam Music Group., 2001 (548 865-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. It's My Life 3:51
2. Livin' On A Prayer 5:14
3. You Give Love A Bad Name 3:54
4. Keep The Faith 6:20
5. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night 6:30
6. Rockin' In The Free World 5:40
7. Something To Believe In 6:01
8. Wanted Dead Or Alive 6:00
9. Runaway 4:47
10. In And Out Of Love 6:12
11. I Don't Like Mondays (Feat. Bob Geldof) 5:38
12. Just Older 5:13
13. Something For The Pain 4:23
14. Bad Medicine 4:20
15. One Wild Night (2001 Version - Studio Track) 3:44 Total playing time: 77:50 min.
Fourth full-length live album by the legendary American Soft Metal band.
Jon Bon Jovi's presumably got all his "serious" instincts out of his system for a while. After the solo releases and film roles, it's back to Bon Jovi duty for a spell, and all the colossal preposterousness t..
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BON JOVI “Slippery When Wet” /Special Edition Digisleeve CD/
Second remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Despite the moderate success of "7800° Fahrenheit", Bon Jovi weren't becoming the superstars they had hoped, and they changed their approach for their next album, going for a more mainstream sound than their heavier first two records. "Slippery When Wet" wasn't just a breakthrough album for Bon Jovi; it was a breakthrough for Hair Metal in general, marking the point where the genre officially entered the mainstream. Released in 1986, it presented a streamlined combination of Pop, Hard Rock and Metal, that appealed to everyone - especially girls, whom traditional Heavy Metal often ignored.
Hiring professional songwriter Desmond Child as a collaborator, the band wrote 30 songs and auditioned them for local New Jersey and New York teenagers, basing the album's running order on their opinions. Much of the album's content was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, except "You Give Love A Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", "Without Love" and "I'd Die For You", which were co-written by Desmond Child.
The album went through various name changes during its inception. The main working title was "Wanted Dead Or Alive"; later the band decided to name the album "Slippery When Wet" after visiting The Number 5 Orange Stripclub in Vancouver. "Slippery When Wet" was an instant commercial success. The album features songs that are today considered Bon Jovi's most well-known tracks, such as "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive".
Between 1986 and 1987, "Slippery When Wet" produced an amazing string of hit singles, including three Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, two of which ("You Give Love A Bad Name" and "Livin' On A Prayer") reached No. 1, making Bon Jovi the first Hard Rock band to ever have two consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 chart hits. The third single "Wanted Dead or Alive" peaked at No. 7, making "Slippery When Wet" the first Hard Rock album to spawn three Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hits.
The album spent eight weeks at #1 on the Billboard album chart. It also had impressive staying power, with 38 weeks inside the Top 5 of Billboard 200, including 8 weeks at No. 1. "Slippery When Wet" was the best-selling album of 1987 in the United States, and eventually reached Diamond certification by the RIAA and current sales stand at 12 million copies, making it the 48th best-selling album in the United States. In the UK, "Slippery When Wet" received a 3x Platinum certification by the BPI. The album also achieved Diamond status in Canada and 6x Platinum status in Australia. It was ranked 44th in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of the Definitive 200 albums of all time. As of 2014, "Slippery When Wet" is the band's best-selling album to date, with an RIAA certification of twelve times Platinum, and reportedly over 25 million copies sold worldwide. The album is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Direct from the Bon Jovi Archives, CD includes original studio album plus three exclusive previously unreleased live bonus tracks from The Slippery When Wet Tour!!
Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1986/2010 (06025-2736169-7). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Let It Rock 5:25
2. You Give Love A Bad Name 3:42
3. Livin' On A Prayer 4:09
4. Social Disease 4:18
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive 5:08
6. Raise Your Hands 4:16
7. Without Love 3:30
8. I'd Die For You 4:30
9. Never Say Goodbye 4:48
10. Wild In The Streets 3:59 Bonus Tracks:
11. You Give Love A Bad Name (Live) 4:10
12. Livin' On A Prayer (Live) 5:33
13. Wanted Dead Or Alive (Acoustic Live Version) 5:22 Total playing time: 58:50 min.
Second remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Despite the moderate success of "7800° Fahrenheit", Bon Jovi weren't becoming the superstars they had hoped, and they changed their approach for their next album, go..
Second remastered re-release of the sixth full-length album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
With "These Days", Bon Jovi firmly established themselves as an adult contemporary act. They still have their fair share of Rockers, but they seem half-hearted and incomplete. Instead, the band sounds the most comfortable with love ballads and working class anthems, from hits "This Ain't a Love Song" and "Lie to Me", to the acoustic "Diamond Ring". In fact, as the years go by, Bon Jovi gets musically stronger. Not only are their best songs stronger now, their playing is more accomplished. Keeping these improvements in mind, it's no surprise that the band was one of the few Pop Metal bands to sustain a career in the mid-'90s.
This was the first album Bon Jovi released after the retirement of bassist Alec John Such. The band hired Hugh McDonald as their unofficial bassist. The album, produced by Peter Collins, Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi, was an overall darker album in contrast to the band's usual brand of feel-good, inspiring Rock songs and love ballads.
At the time of release, the album was a huge commercial hit, particularly in Europe and Japan. In Japan, the album debuted at number one on the Oricon chart with sales of 379,000, becoming the fastest selling album by a non-Japanese act in history of the country's chart. In the UK, "These Days" replaced Michael Jackson's album "HIStory" at number one on the UK Albums Chart and spent four consecutive weeks at #1. The album spawned four Top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart, the band's highest number of Top 10 singles from one album in UK. The album also topped Billboard European Albums Chart for seven weeks. The high sales of the album in Europe warranted a re-issue of the album under the name of "These Days Special Edition" a year after its original release. The album was ranked number two on Q magazine's list of the "Top 50 albums of 1995". In 2006, the album featured in the Classic Rock & Metal Hammer's The "200 Greatest Albums Of The 90's". In the U.S., despite selling 1000000 copies and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the album wasn't as successful as it was overseas and the album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200.
Direct from the Bon Jovi Archives! CD includes original studio album plus two exclusive previously unreleased live bonus tracks from the These Days Tour!!
Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1995/2010 (06025-2736175-8). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Hey God 6:10
2. Something For The Pain 4:48
3. This Ain't A Love Song 5:06
4. These Days 6:28
5. Lie To Me 5:34
6. Damned 4:33
7. My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms 5:41
8. (It's Hard) Letting You Go 5:51
9. Hearts Breaking Even 5:06
10. Something To Believe In 5:25
11. If That's What It Takes 5:17
12. Diamond Ring 3:49 Bonus Tracks:
13. This Ain't A Love Song (Live) 7:13
14. Diamond Ring (Live) 4:42 Total playing time: 75:43
Second remastered re-release of the sixth full-length album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
With "These Days", Bon Jovi firmly established themselves as an adult contemporary act. They still have their fair share of Rockers, but they seem half-hearted and incomplete. Ins..
€ 12.90
BON JOVI “What About Now” /Deluxe Edition Digisleeve CD/
The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
Bon Jovi are back! These living legends return with "What About Now", 12 tracks of booming stadium Rock to suit any need!!
When you speak of one of the most successful bands to have ever come out from the 80's and definitely one of the best artists from the state of New Jersey, look no further and focus on one name - Bon Jovi!!! “What About Now” is an improvement in certain aspects of their last two previous efforts. However, Bon Jovi rarely fails in leaving an impression, whether it is good or bad. A lot of music critics frankly dislike his brand of music for one reason or another, but more loyal fans simply love the guy. There is a certain appeal about him that has won over millions of music lovers to his side. So, it is like trying to decide whose vote matters more when it comes to his music. All the hundreds of thousands who would fill up the stadiums all over the States and in other countries over the last three decades can’t all be wrong. They see something in him that they can relate to.
In this album, he sings about matters of the heart, the recession in the economy, the shortcomings of the media, and even political things in nature. Socially aware, politically correct, and with a conscious effort to try to continually reach out to both old and new listeners with subjects he knows, they can relate to–that is the winning formula that Bon Jovi has clearly mastered with fans.
The album debuted at #1 in the U.S., where it sold 101,000 copies in its first week, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200. "What About Now" became their third album in a row to hit #1 in US, after “The Circle” and “Lost Highway”, and their fifth #1 album during their career. The album has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide, going Gold in the UK, selling 100,000 copies.
CD includes three bonus tracks.
The Island Def Jam Music Group, 2013 (B0018120-02). Made in USA. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Because We Can 4:00
2. I'm With You 3:44
3. What About Now 3:44
4. Pictures Of You 3:58
5. Amen 4:12
6. That's What The Water Made Me 4:25
7. What's Left Of Me 4:35
8. Army Of One 4:34
9. Thick As Thieves 4:57
10. Beautiful World 3:48
11. Room At The End Of The World 5:02
12. The Fighter 4:37
13. With These Two Hands 3:58
14. Into The Echo 5:04
15. Not Running Anymore 4:42 Total playing time: 65:20 min.
The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
Bon Jovi are back! These living legends return with "What About Now", 12 tracks of booming stadium Rock to suit any need!!
When you speak of one of the most successful bands to have ever come out from..
Debut full-length solo album by the leader and vocalist of legendary American Soft Metal band Bon Jovi.
“Young Guns II” is a 1990 western film and the sequel to “Young Guns” (1988). It stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater, and features William Petersen as Pat Garrett. Jon Bon Jovi also made a cameo appearance in the film as one of the prisoners in the pit with Doc and Chavez.
This CD includes songs from and inspired by the movie “Young Guns II”. Emilio Estevez originally approached Bon Jovi to ask him for permission to include the song "Wanted Dead Or Alive" on the soundtrack. Bon Jovi did not feel the song’s lyrics were appropriate; however, he was inspired by the project and resolved to write a new song for the film that would be more in keeping with the period and setting. He quickly wrote the song "Blaze of Glory", and performed it on acoustic guitar in the New Mexico desert for Estevez and John Fusco. This was the first time that "Blaze of Glory" was heard.
Music videos were made for the first two singles, "Blaze of Glory" and "Miracle", and also the fourth (promo) single "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin", but not for the third single "Never Say Die".
The album featured guests such as Elton John, Little Richard, and Jeff Beck.
The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart. “Blaze of Glory” was awarded a Golden Globe. It also received Academy Award and Grammy nominations.
PolyGram Records/Vertigo, 1990/2013 (846 473-2). Made in UK.
Tracklist:
1. Billy Get Your Guns 4:48
2. Miracle 5:08
3. Blaze Of Glory 5:44
4. Blood Money 2:34
5. Santa Fe 5:40
6. Justice In The Barrel 6:47
7. Never Say Die 4:53
8. You Really Got Me Now 2:23
9. Bang A Drum 4:36
10. Dyin' Aint Much Of A Livin' 4:39
11. Guano City 1:00 Total playing time: 48:51 min.
Debut full-length solo album by the leader and vocalist of legendary American Soft Metal band Bon Jovi.
“Young Guns II” is a 1990 western film and the sequel to “Young Guns” (1988). It stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater, and featu..
First re-release of the second full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular explosion of "Slippery When Wet". Ever since the keyboard call to arms of the breakthrough "Runaway", Bon Jovi had understood that real success lay in a billowing smoke, soft-focus derivation of true Metal, where Journey-style synthesizers and Soft Rock chorus vocals were the name of the game. To that end, "7800° Fahrenheit" tempered its black-leather Rock & Roll with a rudimentary form of the sound that would make Bon Jovi superstars. They puffed out their chests for the groupie-groping, Mötley Crüe-style catcalls of "In and Out of Love" and made sure "King of the Mountain" rumbled with boys-night-out bravado. But they seemed much more comfortable with the twittering ballad "Silent Night" or "Price of Love," where arena-ready riffing met smoke machine keys and vocal trills. There was even "Tokyo Road", a valiant attempt at the epic scope of Springsteen that featured a Japanese-language intro and full-on character development. It was in these moments - when the tenets of Metal tried on the hairstyles of Pop - that "7800° Fahrenheit" burned its brightest; the professional songwriting and increased cash flow of "Slippery When Wet" just made the existing mercury burst.
The album's title was a reference to the supposed melting point of rock. It's marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is also the only Bon Jovi album to feature songwriting contributions from four of the band members, with "Secret Dreams" being the only Bon Jovi song to-date for which drummer Tico Torres receives a songwriting credit. Despite being a fan favorite, the band was unsatisfied with the sound of the album and essentially disowned it once they had solidified their status as Major Rock Stars with the albums "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" a few years later. It is the least represented album in their setlists over the course of the career and excluding extremely rare performances of the song "Tokyo Road" in Japan once every few years and "Only Lonely" a few times during The Circle Tour in 2010, nothing from this album has been performed live since the late 1980s.
"7800° Fahrenheit" reached #37 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the band's first record to be certified Gold in the US. It remained charted for 85 weeks and was certified Platinum on February 19, 1987. The singles "In and Out of Love" and "Only Lonely" both charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
180g heavyweight vinyl includes download voucher.
Mercury Records Ltd., a division of UMG Recordings Inc. /Universal Music Group, 1985/2016 (06025 470 292-0 (1)). Made in Netherlands.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. In And Out Of Love 4:26
2. The Price Of Love 4:14
3. Only Lonely 4:57
4. King Of The Mountain 3:52
5. Silent Night 5:05
Side B
6. Tokyo Road 5:40
7. Hardest Part Is The Night 4:22
8. Always Run To You 4:59
9. (I Don't Wanna Fall) To The Fire 4:25
10. Secret Dreams 4:52
First re-release of the second full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi's sophomore release found the New Jersey band continuing with its engaging mix of Hard Rock dynamics and blatant Pop-Metal overtones, and primed the pump for the coming popular ..
The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
Bon Jovi are back! These living legends return with "What About Now", 12 tracks of booming stadium Rock to suit any need!!
When you speak of one of the most successful bands to have ever come out from the 80's and definitely one of the best artists from the state of New Jersey, look no further and focus on one name - Bon Jovi!!! “What About Now” is an improvement in certain aspects of their last two previous efforts. However, Bon Jovi rarely fails in leaving an impression, whether it is good or bad. A lot of music critics frankly dislike his brand of music for one reason or another, but more loyal fans simply love the guy. There is a certain appeal about him that has won over millions of music lovers to his side. So, it is like trying to decide whose vote matters more when it comes to his music. All the hundreds of thousands who would fill up the stadiums all over the States and in other countries over the last three decades can’t all be wrong. They see something in him that they can relate to.
In this album, he sings about matters of the heart, the recession in the economy, the shortcomings of the media, and even political things in nature. Socially aware, politically correct, and with a conscious effort to try to continually reach out to both old and new listeners with subjects he knows, they can relate to–that is the winning formula that Bon Jovi has clearly mastered with fans.
The album debuted at #1 in the U.S., where it sold 101,000 copies in its first week, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200. "What About Now" became their third album in a row to hit #1 in US, after “The Circle” and “Lost Highway”, and their fifth #1 album during their career. The album has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide, going Gold in the UK, selling 100,000 copies.
180g Double Black Vinyl in Gatefold sleeve includes three Bonus Tracks and download voucher.
Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 2013 (06025 470 310-0 (6)). Made in Netherlands. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Because We Can 4:00
2. I'm With You 3:44
3. What About Now 3:45 Side B
4. Pictures Of You 3:58
5. Amen 4:13
6. That's What The Water Made Me 4:26 Running Time: 24:06 min.
Side C
1. What's Left Of Me 4:35
2. Army Of One 4:35
3. Thick As Thieves 4:58 Side D
4. Beautiful World 3:49
5. Room At The End Of The World 5:03
6. The Fighter 4:37 Running Time: 27:37 min.
The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
Bon Jovi are back! These living legends return with "What About Now", 12 tracks of booming stadium Rock to suit any need!!
When you speak of one of the most successful bands to have ever come out from..
The fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album. "New Jersey" was released by the Soviet state-owned record company Melodiya, being the first American album ever released in USSR.
Rare Soviet Union 12-track vinyl, housed in a full-color sleeve, with a completely different back cover design to any other issue, including biographical text printed in Russian.
Мелодия, 1990 (А60 00551 008). Made in USSR.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:58
2. Bad Medicine 5:14
3. Born To Be My Baby 4:38
4. Living In Sin 4:36
5. Blood On Blood 6:14 Side B:
6. Homebound Train 5:09
7. Wild Is The Wind 5:09
8. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:24
9. Stick To Your Guns 4:43
10. I'll Be There For You 5:43
11. 99 In The Shade 4:25
12. Love For Sale 3:56
Total playing time: 57:09 min.
The fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing ..
Debut full-length solo album by the leader and vocalist of legendary American Soft Metal band Bon Jovi.
“Young Guns II” is a 1990 western film and the sequel to “Young Guns” (1988). It stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater, and features William Petersen as Pat Garrett. Jon Bon Jovi also made a cameo appearance in the film as one of the prisoners in the pit with Doc and Chavez.
This CD includes songs from and inspired by the movie “Young Guns II”. Emilio Estevez originally approached Bon Jovi to ask him for permission to include the song "Wanted Dead Or Alive" on the soundtrack. Bon Jovi did not feel the song’s lyrics were appropriate; however, he was inspired by the project and resolved to write a new song for the film that would be more in keeping with the period and setting. He quickly wrote the song "Blaze of Glory", and performed it on acoustic guitar in the New Mexico desert for Estevez and John Fusco. This was the first time that "Blaze of Glory" was heard.
Music videos were made for the first two singles, "Blaze of Glory" and "Miracle", and also the fourth (promo) single "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin", but not for the third single "Never Say Die".
The album featured guests such as Elton John, Little Richard, and Jeff Beck.
The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart. “Blaze of Glory” was awarded a Golden Globe. It also received Academy Award and Grammy nominations.
BRS, 1992 (RGM 7033). Made in Russia.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Billy Get Your Guns 4:48
2. Miracle 5:08
3. Blaze Of Glory 5:44
4. Blood Money 2:34
5. Santa Fe 5:40 Side B:
6. Justice In The Barrel 6:47
7. Never Say Die 4:53
8. You Really Got Me Now 2:23
9. Bang A Drum 4:36
10. Dyin' Aint Much Of A Livin' 4:39
11. Guano City 1:00
Total playing time: 48:51 min.
Debut full-length solo album by the leader and vocalist of legendary American Soft Metal band Bon Jovi.
“Young Guns II” is a 1990 western film and the sequel to “Young Guns” (1988). It stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater, and featu..
For the first time on vinyl, the tenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Country/Melodic Hard Rock band.
The album influences the band's Rock sound with that of Country Music, following the success of a Country version of the band's 2006 single "Who Says You Can't Go Home", a duet with Jennifer Nettles, which reached No. 1 on the U.S. country chart in May 2006. Following the success had with the duet version of "Who Says You Can't Go Home", there are two songs on the album produced in collaboration with other artists, namely "We Got It Going On", featuring Big & Rich, and the single "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore", featuring LeAnn Rimes.
After its first week on sale, Lost Highway entered the Dutch, German, Swiss, and Japanese album charts at No. 1, and the UK Album Chart at No. 2. It entered the Irish and Australian charts at No. 5, although after the conclusion of Bon Jovi's Australian tour, the album climbed to No. 2. In Japan, the album debuted at No. 1 and sold 73 212 copies in its first week of release on Oricon charts. This is the fourth such time, breaking The Beatles and the Bay City Rollers' record as a Western band (under Oricon's definition) of having three number one albums in the country. In the UK, the album sold 79 000 copies in its first week, an improvement on "Have A Nice Day" first-week sales of 54 000. In Denmark, the album debuted at No. 5, but went to No. 1 after five weeks on the charts.
Described by Jon Bon Jovi as a "Bon Jovi album influenced by Nashville", the album debuted in the U.S. at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with 292 000 copies sold in its first week, becoming Bon Jovi's first ever album to debut at No. 1, and their third album to reach that position in the United States. The album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards. This was the band's first studio album in the Country Music genre. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA in October 2008.
Remastered 180g heavyweight vinyl includes download voucher.
Island Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2007/2016 (06025 470 309-3 (1)). Made in Netherlands. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Lost Highway 4:13
2. Summertime 3:17
3. (You Want To) Make A Memory 4:36
4. Whole Lot of Leavin' 4:16
5. We Got It Going On (With Big & Rich) 4:12
6. Any Other Day 4:01
Side B
1. Seat Next To You 4:21
2. Everybody's Broken 4:11
3. Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore (Feat. Leann Rimes) 4:43
4. The Last Night 3:32
5. One Step Closer 3:35
6. I Love This Town 4:37
For the first time on vinyl, the tenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Country/Melodic Hard Rock band.
The album influences the band's Rock sound with that of Country Music, following the success of a Country version of the band's 2006 single "Who Says You Can't ..
The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the early days of Hair Metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent Hard Rock attack, passionate playing and a keen sense of melody. The prominence that keyboardist David Bryan (credited as David Rashbaum in the liner notes) gets on this record is an indicator, perhaps, that Bon Jovi had more than a passing interest in the Pop market, which was then dominated by new wave and Synth Pop. Mixing Journey-like '70s Rock ("She Don't Know Me") with shout-along stadium anthems ("Love Lies"), the self-titled Bon Jovi album lay the foundation for the band's career, which reached its apex several years later with that very same combination of Pop melody and arena-sized ambition.
Originally titled "Tough Talk", album was renamed after the record company decided it was wiser to issue the album as a self-titled release. Most of the songs are written by Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan and Sambora. "Burning for Love" and "Come Back" were the very first songs written for the album. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album on which a song ("She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written nor co-written by members of the band.
Aside from hit single "Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after the band released their breakthrough album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through The Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed.
Three singles from the album were released: "Runaway", "She Don't Know Me" and in Japan only, "Burning for Love".
The album was ranked the 11th best Rock album of 1984 by Kerrang! Magazine. The album charted at #43 on The Billboard 200.
Jambco, 1984/1993 (814 982-1). Made in Holland. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Runaway 3:54
2. Roulette 4:41
3. She Don't Know Me 4:04
4. Shot Through The Heart 4:24
5. Love Lies 4:03
Side 2
1. Breakout 5:22
2. Burning For Love 3:52
3. Come Back 3:57
4. Get Ready 4:08
The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi&..
The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the early days of Hair Metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent Hard Rock attack, passionate playing and a keen sense of melody. The prominence that keyboardist David Bryan (credited as David Rashbaum in the liner notes) gets on this record is an indicator, perhaps, that Bon Jovi had more than a passing interest in the Pop market, which was then dominated by new wave and Synth Pop. Mixing Journey-like '70s Rock ("She Don't Know Me") with shout-along stadium anthems ("Love Lies"), the self-titled Bon Jovi album lay the foundation for the band's career, which reached its apex several years later with that very same combination of Pop melody and arena-sized ambition.
Originally titled "Tough Talk", album was renamed after the record company decided it was wiser to issue the album as a self-titled release. Most of the songs are written by Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan and Sambora. "Burning for Love" and "Come Back" were the very first songs written for the album. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album on which a song ("She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written nor co-written by members of the band.
Aside from hit single "Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after the band released their breakthrough album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through The Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed.
Three singles from the album were released: "Runaway", "She Don't Know Me" and in Japan only, "Burning for Love".
The album was ranked the 11th best Rock album of 1984 by Kerrang! Magazine. The album charted at #43 on The Billboard 200.
Mercury Records, A PolyGram company, 1984 (814 982-1). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Runaway 3:54
2. Roulette 4:41
3. She Don't Know Me 4:04
4. Shot Through The Heart 4:24
5. Love Lies 4:03
Side 2
1. Breakout 5:22
2. Burning For Love 3:52
3. Come Back 3:57
4. Get Ready 4:08
The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi&..
Re-release of the fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album.
Mercury Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1988/2014 (0602537891306). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 6:01
2. Bad Medicine 5:16
3. Born To Be My Baby 4:40
4. Living In Sin 4:39
5. Blood On Blood 6:16
6. Homebound Train 5:10
7. Wild Is The Wind 5:08
8. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:25
9. Stick To Your Guns 4:45
10. I'll Be There For You 5:46
11. 99 In The Shade 4:28
12. Love For Sale 3:58 Total playing time: 57:32 min.
Re-release of the fourth full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chor..
The tenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Country/Melodic Hard Rock band.
The album influences the band's Rock sound with that of Country Music, following the success of a Country version of the band's 2006 single "Who Says You Can't Go Home", a duet with Jennifer Nettles, which reached No. 1 on the U.S. country chart in May 2006. Following the success had with the duet version of "Who Says You Can't Go Home", there are two songs on the album produced in collaboration with other artists, namely "We Got It Going On", featuring Big & Rich, and the single "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore", featuring LeAnn Rimes.
After its first week on sale, Lost Highway entered the Dutch, German, Swiss, and Japanese album charts at No. 1, and the UK Album Chart at No. 2. It entered the Irish and Australian charts at No. 5, although after the conclusion of Bon Jovi's Australian tour, the album climbed to No. 2. In Japan, the album debuted at No. 1 and sold 73 212 copies in its first week of release on Oricon charts. This is the fourth such time, breaking The Beatles and the Bay City Rollers' record as a Western band (under Oricon's definition) of having three number one albums in the country. In the UK, the album sold 79 000 copies in its first week, an improvement on "Have A Nice Day" first-week sales of 54 000. In Denmark, the album debuted at No. 5, but went to No. 1 after five weeks on the charts.
Described by Jon Bon Jovi as a "Bon Jovi album influenced by Nashville", the album debuted in the U.S. at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with 292 000 copies sold in its first week, becoming Bon Jovi's first ever album to debut at No. 1, and their third album to reach that position in the United States. The album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards. This was the band's first studio album in the Country Music genre. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA in October 2008.
Special Edition in Super Jewel Box includes bonus track "Lonely".
The Island Def Jam Music Group/Mercury Records Ltd., a Universal International Music B.V., 2007 (1735094). Made in Netherlands. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Lost Highway 4:13
2. Summertime 3:17
3. (You Want To) Make A Memory 4:36
4. Whole Lot of Leavin' 4:16
5. We Got It Going On (With Big & Rich) 4:12
6. Any Other Day 4:01
7. Seat Next To You 4:21
8. Everybody's Broken 4:11
9. Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore (Feat. Leann Rimes) 4:43
10. The Last Night 3:32
11. One Step Closer 3:35
12. I Love This Town 4:37
13. Lonely 3:56 Total playing time: 53:30 min.
The tenth full-length studio album by the legendary American Country/Melodic Hard Rock band.
The album influences the band's Rock sound with that of Country Music, following the success of a Country version of the band's 2006 single "Who Says You Can't Go Home", a duet with Je..
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
The final studio album released through Mercury Records. Produced by John Shanks, “The Circle” takes the band back to the Rock roots after their prior Nashville Country Music influenced album “Lost Highway”.
It’s debuted at #1 in several countries, including the U.S., where it sold 163,000 copies in its first week. The album topped the Billboard 200 chart when it debuted. “The Circle” debuted at the number-one position with sales of around 67,000 copies on the Japanese Oricon weekly album charts, becoming their fifth number-one album on the Japanese chart.
The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Division of IMG Recordings, Inc., 2009 (602527245607). Made in EU. First press.
Tracklist:
1. We Weren't Born To Follow 4:03
2. When We Were Beautiful 5:18
3. Work For The Working Man 4:04
4. Superman Tonight 5:12
5. Bullet 3:50
6. Thorn In My Side 4:07
7. Live Before You Die 4:18
8. Brokenpromiseland 4:57
9. Love's The Only Rule 4:38
10. Fast Cars 3:16
11. Happy Now 4:21
12. Learn To Love 4:39 Total playing time: 52:43 min.
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
The final studio album released through Mercury Records. Produced by John Shanks, “The Circle” takes the band back to the Rock roots after their prior Nashville Country Music influenced album &ldquo..
The ninth full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
The girls who grooved to "Slippery When Wet" back in 1986 have gotten married and bought SUVs... but Bon Jovi is back to Rockin' with "Have A Nice Day", and if he can continues to deliver such good material in the future - these girls will back to grooves!
"Have A Nice Day" was originally recorded in the summer of 2004 and planned for release in early 2005. However, due to misunderstandings between the band and its record company, the album was delayed. The band wanted to write and record more songs, remove others from the original track list, and in the process, altered existing album tracks.
"Have A Nice Day" ranked number one in its debut, in 15 countries. The album also ranked No.2 in both the US and UK. In the US, it sold over 202,000 copies in the first week, making it Bon Jovi's best first-week sales in the band's history at that time. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
If you're a fan of Jon since "Runaway", then don't hesitate to buy this album as you won't be disappointed! If you don't know Bon Jovi yet (but is that really possible??), "Have A Nice Day" is as good place as any to discover this band that puts one of the best Hard Rock songs you can ear on Radio!! If you're into Hard Rock/AOR, then this album is for you! Catchy and melodic to the bones!! Two thumbs up!!!
The Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, 2005 (0602498849620). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Have A Nice Day 3:48
2. I Want To Be Loved 3:49
3. Welcome To Wherever You Are 3:47
4. Who Says You Can't Go Home 4:40
5. Last Man Standing 4:37
6. Bells Of Freedom 4:55
7. Wildflower 4:13
8. Last Cigarette 3:38
9. I Am 3:53
10. Complicated 3:37
11. Novocaine 4:49
12. Story Of My Life 4:09 Bonus Track:
13. Dirty Little Secret 3:33 Total playing time: 53:28 min.
The ninth full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Hard Rock band.
The girls who grooved to "Slippery When Wet" back in 1986 have gotten married and bought SUVs... but Bon Jovi is back to Rockin' with "Have A Nice Day", and if he can continues to deliver su..
The second full-length studio solo album by the leader and vocalist of legendary American Soft Metal/Hard Rock band Bon Jovi.
The album features music from the film "Destination Anywhere", released in the same year. It follows his successful 1990 soundtrack "Blaze Of Glory", from the film "Young Guns II". Film starring by Jon Bon Jovi and Demi Moore as a young couple struggling with alcoholism and the death of their young child. It debuted on both MTV and VH1 in 1997 and also stars Kevin Bacon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Annabella Sciorra. It was released on DVD in 2005 and contains the film, the EPK for the album, and five promotional videos for the Singles of the album. The track "It's Just Me" also features in full during the film.
The production and style for "Destination Anywhere" departs from the Hard Rock sound of his albums with Bon Jovi band, such as featuring drum loops, female backing vocals and Jon Bon Jovi himself singing in a lower register in most of the tracks.
Only one of his long-time bandmates, keyboardist David Bryan, contributed to the album; though Desmond Child, cowriter of hits such as "Livin' on a Prayer", plays the tuba in the song "Ugly" and is also one of the producers.
The first Single of album, "Midnight in Chelsea", was Bon Jovi's highest-charting solo Single in the UK, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart. Also charting in the UK was the second Single, "Queen of New Orleans", at number 10, and the third Single, "Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town", at number 13. The fourth Single, "Ugly", charted in some European countries, but not in the UK. "Staring at Your Window with a Suitcase in My Hand" was released as a Promo-Single.
The album charted at number 31 on the Billboard 200, number 6 on the Top Canadian albums chart, and number two on the UK Albums Chart.
Release includes a 20-page booklet and an 8-panel "Bon Jovi Digitally Remastered" insert.
Mercury Records, a PolyGram company, 1997 (536 011-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Queen Of New Orleans 4:32
2. Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town 5:18
3. Midnight In Chelsea 4:58
4. Ugly 3:23
5. Staring At Your Window With A Suitcase In My Hand 4:26
6. Every Word Was A Piece Of My Heart 5:15
7. It's Just Me 6:44
8. Destination Anywhere 4:55
9. Learning How To Fall 4:03
10. Naked 4:41
11. Little City 4:56
12. August 7, 4:15 4:57
13. Cold Hard Heart 4:42 Total playing time: 62:50 min.
The second full-length studio solo album by the leader and vocalist of legendary American Soft Metal/Hard Rock band Bon Jovi.
The album features music from the film "Destination Anywhere", released in the same year. It follows his successful 1990 soundtrack "Blaze Of Glory", fro..
The first international compilation album by legendary American Soft Metal/Hard Rock band.
The second "Greatest Hits" album of the band and the first one released worldwide. It contains hits from all previously released albums - from their debut, "Bon Jovi" (1984) to "Keep The Faith" (1992). The album also features two new tracks: the Hit Singles "Always" and "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night". Some North American versions of release also features a new, updated rendition of "Livin' on a Prayer" entitled "Prayer '94", but any American release not includes “Never Say Goodbye”, as other countries versions.
The album's first Single, "Always", went top five in many countries. It spent six months in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and became Bon Jovi's biggest selling Single in the United States. Its international success helped the album to peak at number one in 13 countries and made it Polygram Records' best-selling album of 1994.
"Cross Road" is Bon Jovi's best-selling album in many countries, and continues to sell well. It has sold over 21.5 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
In the United States, the album debuted and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 the week of November 5, 1994 with 84,000 copies sold, the next week it dropped to number 13 and remained on the chart for fifty-seven weeks. It was certified four times Platinum by the RIAA on October 15, 1998 denoting shipments of four millions. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album has sold 4,951,000 copies in the US as of September 2011, including 324,000 copies sold in 2006.
In the United Kingdom, “Cross Road” debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and spent a total of five non-consecutive weeks atop the chart, later becoming the best-selling album of 1994. The album was certified six times Platinum by the BPI. The album topped the charts in several other European countries, including Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. In 2007, it was also certified octuple platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for selling 8 million copies across Europe.
The album became Bon Jovi's first number-one set in Japan, where it has sold more than 1.1 million copies. It spent two weeks at number one in Australia, and in 2022 it was certified thirteen-times Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments exceeding 910,000 copies. The album also debuted at number three on the New Zealand Albums Chart, peaking at number one in its second week and later being certified septuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand.
Mercury Records/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1994 (522 936-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Livin' On A Prayer 4:11
2. Keep The Faith 5:45
3. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night 4:38
4. Always 5:52
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive 5:07
6. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:58
7. You Give Love A Bad Name 3:43
8. Bed Of Roses 6:34
9. Blaze Of Glory 5:40
10. In These Arms 5:19
11. Bad Medicine 5:14
12. I'll Be There For You 5:41
13. In & Out Of Love 4:23
14. Runaway 3:50
15. Never Say Goodbye 4:49 Total playing time: 76:44 min.
The first international compilation album by legendary American Soft Metal/Hard Rock band.
The second "Greatest Hits" album of the band and the first one released worldwide. It contains hits from all previously released albums - from their debut, "Bon Jovi" (1984) to "Keep ..
First re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical Pop twist - although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials.
The album was the follow-up to the band's 1986 breakthrough album, "Slippery When Wet", and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after making its debut at No. 8. It remained at No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. It produced five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, the most top ten hits to date for any Hard Rock album, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You", which both reached No. 1. The album was certified seven times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also debuted at No. 1 in UK and was the band's first UK No. 1 album.
Double heavyweight 180g vinyl in gatefold cover.
Mercury Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1988/2016 (06025 470 292-9 (4)). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Lay Your Hands On Me 5:58
2. Bad Medicine 5:14
Side 2
1. Born To Be My Baby 4:38
2. Living In Sin 4:36
3. Blood On Blood 6:14
Running time: 26:40 min.
Side 3
1. Homebound Train 5:09
2. Wild Is The Wind 5:04
3. Ride Cowboy Ride 1:24
4. Stick To Your Guns 4:43
Side 4
1. I’ll Be There For You 5:43
2. 99 In The Shade 4:25
3. Love For Sale 3:56
First re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for Hard Pop/Rock by the time of "New Jersey", concentrating on sing-along choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdu..
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Despite the moderate success of "7800° Fahrenheit", Bon Jovi weren't becoming the superstars they had hoped, and they changed their approach for their next album, going for a more mainstream sound than their heavier first two records. "Slippery When Wet" wasn't just a breakthrough album for Bon Jovi; it was a breakthrough for Hair Metal in general, marking the point where the genre officially entered the mainstream. Released in 1986, it presented a streamlined combination of Pop, Hard Rock and Metal, that appealed to everyone - especially girls, whom traditional Heavy Metal often ignored.
Hiring professional songwriter Desmond Child as a collaborator, the band wrote 30 songs and auditioned them for local New Jersey and New York teenagers, basing the album's running order on their opinions. Much of the album's content was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, except "You Give Love A Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", "Without Love" and "I'd Die For You", which were co-written by Desmond Child.
The album went through various name changes during its inception. The main working title was "Wanted Dead Or Alive"; later the band decided to name the album "Slippery When Wet" after visiting The Number 5 Orange Stripclub in Vancouver. "Slippery When Wet" was an instant commercial success. The album features songs that are today considered Bon Jovi's most well-known tracks, such as "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive".
Between 1986 and 1987, "Slippery When Wet" produced an amazing string of hit singles, including three Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, two of which ("You Give Love A Bad Name" and "Livin' On A Prayer") reached No. 1, making Bon Jovi the first Hard Rock band to ever have two consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 chart hits. The third single "Wanted Dead or Alive" peaked at No. 7, making "Slippery When Wet" the first Hard Rock album to spawn three Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hits.
The album spent eight weeks at #1 on the Billboard album chart. It also had impressive staying power, with 38 weeks inside the Top 5 of Billboard 200, including 8 weeks at No. 1. "Slippery When Wet" was the best-selling album of 1987 in the United States, and eventually reached Diamond certification by the RIAA and current sales stand at 12 million copies, making it the 48th best-selling album in the United States. In the UK, "Slippery When Wet" received a 3x Platinum certification by the BPI. The album also achieved Diamond status in Canada and 6x Platinum status in Australia. It was ranked 44th in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of the Definitive 200 albums of all time. As of 2014, "Slippery When Wet" is the band's best-selling album to date, with an RIAA certification of twelve times Platinum, and reportedly over 25 million copies sold worldwide. The album is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Mercury Records, a division of UMG Recordings Inc., 1986/2016 (06025 470 292-1 (8)). Made in the EU. Pressed in Czech.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Let It Rock 5:25
2. You Give Love A Bad Name 3:53
3. Livin' On A Prayer 4:12
4. Social Disease 4:17
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive 5:07
Side 2
6. Raise Your Hands 4:17
7. Without Love 3:32
8. I'd Die For You 4:31
9. Never Say Goodbye 4:48
10. Wild In The Streets 3:52
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Despite the moderate success of "7800° Fahrenheit", Bon Jovi weren't becoming the superstars they had hoped, and they changed their approach for their next album, going for a more mainstream sound ..
First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the early days of Hair Metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent Hard Rock attack, passionate playing and a keen sense of melody. The prominence that keyboardist David Bryan (credited as David Rashbaum in the liner notes) gets on this record is an indicator, perhaps, that Bon Jovi had more than a passing interest in the Pop market, which was then dominated by new wave and Synth Pop. Mixing Journey-like '70s Rock ("She Don't Know Me") with shout-along stadium anthems ("Love Lies"), the self-titled Bon Jovi album lay the foundation for the band's career, which reached its apex several years later with that very same combination of Pop melody and arena-sized ambition.
Originally titled "Tough Talk", album was renamed after the record company decided it was wiser to issue the album as a self-titled release. Most of the songs are written by Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan and Sambora. "Burning for Love" and "Come Back" were the very first songs written for the album. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album on which a song ("She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written nor co-written by members of the band.
Aside from hit single "Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after the band released their breakthrough album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through The Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed.
Three singles from the album were released: "Runaway", "She Don't Know Me" and in Japan only, "Burning for Love".
The album was ranked the 11th best Rock album of 1984 by Kerrang! Magazine. The album charted at #43 on The Billboard 200.
180 gram heavyweight vinyl.
Mercury Records, A division of UMG Recordings, Inc, 1984/2016 (B0021966-01). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Runaway 3:54
2. Roulette 4:41
3. She Don't Know Me 4:04
4. Shot Through The Heart 4:24
5. Love Lies 4:08
Side 2
1. Breakout 5:22
2. Burning For Love 3:52
3. Come Back 3:57
4. Get Ready 4:08
First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
From the opening track, "Runaway", which rode to glory on E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready", which closed ..
Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Despite the moderate success of "7800° Fahrenheit", Bon Jovi weren't becoming the superstars they had hoped, and they changed their approach for their next album, going for a more mainstream sound than their heavier first two records. "Slippery When Wet" wasn't just a breakthrough album for Bon Jovi; it was a breakthrough for Hair Metal in general, marking the point where the genre officially entered the mainstream. Released in 1986, it presented a streamlined combination of Pop, Hard Rock and Metal, that appealed to everyone - especially girls, whom traditional Heavy Metal often ignored.
Hiring professional songwriter Desmond Child as a collaborator, the band wrote 30 songs and auditioned them for local New Jersey and New York teenagers, basing the album's running order on their opinions. Much of the album's content was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, except "You Give Love A Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", "Without Love" and "I'd Die For You", which were co-written by Desmond Child.
The album went through various name changes during its inception. The main working title was "Wanted Dead Or Alive"; later the band decided to name the album "Slippery When Wet" after visiting The Number 5 Orange Stripclub in Vancouver. "Slippery When Wet" was an instant commercial success. The album features songs that are today considered Bon Jovi's most well-known tracks, such as "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive".
Between 1986 and 1987, "Slippery When Wet" produced an amazing string of hit singles, including three Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, two of which ("You Give Love A Bad Name" and "Livin' On A Prayer") reached No. 1, making Bon Jovi the first Hard Rock band to ever have two consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 chart hits. The third single "Wanted Dead or Alive" peaked at No. 7, making "Slippery When Wet" the first Hard Rock album to spawn three Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hits.
The album spent eight weeks at #1 on the Billboard album chart. It also had impressive staying power, with 38 weeks inside the Top 5 of Billboard 200, including 8 weeks at No. 1. "Slippery When Wet" was the best-selling album of 1987 in the United States, and eventually reached Diamond certification by the RIAA and current sales stand at 12 million copies, making it the 48th best-selling album in the United States. In the UK, "Slippery When Wet" received a 3x Platinum certification by the BPI. The album also achieved Diamond status in Canada and 6x Platinum status in Australia. It was ranked 44th in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of the Definitive 200 albums of all time. As of 2014, "Slippery When Wet" is the band's best-selling album to date, with an RIAA certification of twelve times Platinum, and reportedly over 25 million copies sold worldwide. The album is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Newly 20 bit digitally remastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound, New York in the Summer of 1998.
The Island Def Jam Music Group/Universal International Music B.V., 1986/2016 (731453808928). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
1. Let It Rock 5:27
2. You Give Love A Bad Name 3:42
3. Livin' On A Prayer 4:09
4. Social Disease 4:18
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive 5:08
6. Raise Your Hands 4:16
7. Without Love 3:30
8. I'd Die For You 4:30
9. Never Say Goodbye 4:48
10. Wild In The Streets 3:54 Total playing time: 43:44 min.
Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Soft Metal band.
Despite the moderate success of "7800° Fahrenheit", Bon Jovi weren't becoming the superstars they had hoped, and they changed their approach for their next album, going for..
Deluxe Edition of the fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
Band's first studio album with Phil X on lead guitar, who replaced longtime member Richie Sambora in 2013. It's also the first album where bassist Hugh McDonald officially replaces original bassist Alec John Such, who left the band in 1994.
Musically, this is a throwback - not to the '80s, but to 2005's "Have A Nice Day", which is the first album Bon Jovi recorded with producer John Shanks. Often, "This House Is Not for Sale", which is the sixth album Shanks has recorded with Bon Jovi, recalls the exuberant singalongs from "Have A Nice Day" ("God Bless This Mess" is a kissing cousin to "Who Says You Can't Go Home"), but where that 2005 album felt joyful, this 2016 album is driven in part by spite. Thirty years into his career and Jon Bon Jovi still acts like the underdog, and he still sings like he has scores to settle. Presumably, some of these outstanding debts may be with Sambora, who did not leave on good terms, but Jon Bon Jovi is determined that "This isn't how the story ends, my friends, it's just a fork along the road," which goes a long way toward explaining how muscular "This House Is Not for Sale" is. Bon Jovi and Shanks may not have done much to freshen up the band's sound, but that simmering defiance does mean this is the band's liveliest album in years!
Music videos were released for every track of the standard album version.
It is Bon Jovi's sixth US number-one album and it also became their fourth album in a row to hit No. 1 in the US after What About Now, The Circle and Lost Highway. "This House Is Not for Sale" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 129000 album-equivalent units, of which 128000 were pure album sales. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart, selling 21448 units in its first week. As of January 2017, the album had sold 174000 copies in the United States. As of March 2018, the album has sold 326000 pure copies in the US.
Deluxe Edition includes five bonus tracks. On the sticker printed "3 bonus tracks", but it’s a mistake.
Captain Kidd Corp./Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings Inc., 2016 (060255707161267). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. This House Is Not For Sale 3:36
2. Living With The Ghost 4:45
3. Knockout 3:31
4. Labor Of Love 5:03
5. Born Again Tomorrow 3:34
6. Roller Coaster 3:40
7. New Year's Day 4:27
8. The Devil's In The Temple 3:20
9. Scars On His Guitar 5:05
10. God Bless This Mess 3:23
11. Reunion 4:14
12. Come On Up To Our House 4:36 Bonus Tracks:
13. Real Love 4:34
14. All Hail The King 4:54
15. We Don't Run 3:18
16. I Will Drive You Home 4:42
17. Goodnight New York 3:52 Total playing time: 70:36 min.
Deluxe Edition of the fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
Band's first studio album with Phil X on lead guitar, who replaced longtime member Richie Sambora in 2013. It's also the first album where bassist Hugh McDonald officially replaces o..
The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
The first release since the departure of former guitarist Richie Sambora in 2013 (although he receives a co-writing credit on the single "Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning"), with Shanks handling the lead guitar parts, which being their only album to date to be recorded officially as a trio. "Burning Bridges" also is band's last album to be released through Mercury Records, marking the end of their 32-year relationship with the label. "Burning Bridges" was conceived to fulfill Bon Jovi's commitment to Mercury Records, as the band and label could not agree on adjusted terms for the band's recording contract. It is also the first album in 29 years to not feature a credit by Desmond Child, who has co-written or produced at least one song on every Bon Jovi album since 1986's "Slippery When Wet".
The album consist of new songs, as well as formerly unreleased and unfinished songs. According to Jon Bon Jovi, the album serves as a "fan record" to tie in with an accompanying international tour: "It's songs that weren't finished, that were finished, a couple of new ones like the one we released as a single 'We Don't Run'."
Usually, this kind of hodgepodge is called a contractual obligation or a stopgap, but "fan album" not only sounds kinder, it also identifies precisely the audience that would be interested in this brief, power ballad-heavy collection. In a way, "Burning Bridges" clears the deck for a new incarnation of Bon Jovi, the first where guitarist Richie Sambora is no longer part of the equation. Sambora gets a co-credit on "Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning," a song dating back to "The Circle" that's easily one of the liveliest things here, rivaled by "I'm Your Man," which punches like it was left over from "New Jersey". Elsewhere, things are pretty turgid, as Bon Jovi tries in vain to splice Coldplay with Springsteen in an attempt to scale previously unheard heights in arena rock. The sound is there, but not the songs. Apart from "Fingerprints", which benefits from a hint of 12-strings from "Wanted Dead or Alive", these seven songs have no flair and virtually no melody, a pretty clear indication that Bon Jovi completed "Burning Bridges" out of a sense of obligation, not inspiration, but just in case you missed the point he lays it all out in the closing title song. Here, Jon Bon Jovi doesn't mince words about his label, singing "After 30 years of loyalty, they let you dig the grave / Now maybe you can learn to sing or even strum along / Well I'll give you half the publishing, you're why I wrote this song", then delivering the coup de grâce with the chorus: "Here's a last song you can sell / Let's call it "Burning Bridges", it's a sing-along as well... hope my money and my masters buy a front-row seat in hell"...
The album debuted at No. 13 on Billboard, and No. 3 on Rock Albums on its release, selling 19 000 copies in the first week. The album has sold 67 000 copies in the United States as of August 2016.
Mercury Records, a division of UMG Recordings, 2015 (0602547508591). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. A Teardrop To The Sea 5:07
2. We Don't Run 3:17
3. Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning 3:23
4. We All Fall Down 4:05
5. Blind Love 4:48
6. Who Would You Die For 3:54
7. Fingerprints 5:58
8. Life Is Beautiful 3:22
9. I'm Your Man 3:44
10. Burning Bridges 2:44 Total playing time: 40:29 min.
The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Melodic Rock/Hard Rock band.
The first release since the departure of former guitarist Richie Sambora in 2013 (although he receives a co-writing credit on the single "Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning"), with Shanks handlin..