BON JOVI “New Jersey” /LP/

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.
Vertigo/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1988 (836 345-1 | VERH 62). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used. Cover: EX+. Disc: EX (visually VG; sounds NM-).


Tracklist:

Side One
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 Two
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
5. I'll Be There For You 5:43
6. 99 In The Shade 4:25
7. Love For Sale 3:56
    
Total playing time: 57:09 min.