Bon Jovi - New Jersey

Thanks to Slippery When Wet, Bon Jovi procured the sort of world domination dreamt of by demented European dictators and Bond villains--at which point the band decided that they didn't really want to rule the planet. Though New Jersey contains several Jovi stadium anthems, including the single "Bad Medicine," and though the album's videos showed that the intricately layered and feathered coiffures were intact, this is where Bon Jovi began changing. The title offers a broad hint as to what Jon Bon Jovi in particular was trying to change into: short of renaming the album I Come from the Same Place as Bruce Springsteen, he could scarcely have been more obvious about his intentions. "Living in Sin," indeed, takes Bon Jovi's increasing obsession with Springsteen to the verge of pastiche. --Andrew Mueller Amazon.com

A Tribute to New Jersey!

This is one of Bon Jovi's better albums with songs like Living In Sin, Lay Your Hands On Me, and Bad Medicine. It was it's post success from Slippery When Wet. I have a soft spot for Jon Bon JOvi and the band because I'm from his hometown. The album is a great tribute to New Jersey but the album cover should have a picture or a map of the state itself. It was one of the first times that I was ever proud to be from New Jersey. January 24, 2008

NEW JERSEY ROCKS!!!!

THIS ALBUM IS DYNAMITE.IT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY. HARD ROCKIN'CUTS LIKE "BAD MEDICINE","LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME",AND "BORN TO BE MY BABY".SOFT LOVE SONGS LIKE "LIVING IN SIN" AND I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RECORD FOR ANY ROCKER. May 26, 2007

Solid album

Good album, still showing growth from their Slippery When Wet days and has a good collection of songs that went to be some of their greatest hits. May 12, 2007

JON CAN LAY HIS HANDS ON ME!

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY NEW JERSEY and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!! February 17, 2007

One of the Last Glorious Moment of 80s' Rock

Bon Jovi is one of the few 80s' rock bands that can survive commercialy even to this day. Their third and previous album SLIPPERY WHEN WET became super hit, with two #1 hits YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME and LIVING ON A PRAYER. 1988 follow up NEW JERSEY became more solid and vivid than the predecessor well balanced in pop and wild appeal of the band.

LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME and BAD MEDICINE both became huge hits from the album but other tracks shine in its own right. Particularly I like fifth track BLOOD ON BLOOD and fast-paced track 99 IN THE SHADE which keep our adrenalin running.

Verdict: One of their finest efforts and one of the best late 80s rock albums.
Rating: 96 out of 100
Recommended for: 80s rock fans and wide range of pop rock fans. January 26, 2007

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