Bon Jovi - New Jersey (1988) [2014, Super Deluxe Box Set]

Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for hard pop/rock by the time of New Jersey, concentrating on singalong 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.

by William Ruhlmann, allmusic

Tracklist CD1:

01. Lay Your Hands On Me 05:58
02. Bad Medicine 05:16
03. Born To Be My Baby 04:40
04. Living In Sin 04:39
05. Blood On Blood 06:16
06. Homebound Train 05:10
07. Wild Is The Wind 05:08
08. Ride Cowboy Ride 01:24
09. Stick To Your Guns 04:45
10. I'll Be There For You 05:46
11. 99 In The Shade 04:29
12. Love For Sale 04:01
Bonus Tracks:
13. The Boys Are Back In Town (UK 12'' Single B-Side) 04:05
14. Love Is War ('Living In Sin' Single B-Side) 04:14
15. Born To Be My Baby (Acoustic Version / Japanese Single B-Side) 04:53




Tracklist CD2:

01. Homebound Train 06:32
02. Judgment Day 04:18
03. Full Moon High 04:42
04. Growin' Up The Hard Way 05:31
05. Let's Make It Baby 05:56
06. Love Hurts 04:49
07. Backdoor To Heaven 05:51
08. Now And Forever 05:34
09. Wild Is The Wind 04:55
10. Stick To Your Guns 05:5
11. House Of Fire 05:01
12. Does Anybody Really Fall In Love Anymore? 04:57
13. Diamond Ring 04:10




Tracklist DVD:

01 'Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey' / Documentary
02 Bad Medicine (1st Version) / Music Video
03 Born To Be My Baby / Music Video
04 I'll Be There For You / Music Video
05 Lay Your Hands On Me / Music Video
06 Living In Sin / Music Video
07 Blood On Blood / Music Video
08 Bad Medicine (2nd Version) / Music Video






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