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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.
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Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Berring, Vocal Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Diane Warren, ComposerLyricist - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - King Of Swing, ComposerLyricist - Captain Kidd, ComposerLyricist - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Holly Knight, ComposerLyricist - Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bruce Fairbairn, Producer - David Bryan, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Rock, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bon Jovi, MainArtist - Richie Sambora, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jon Bon Jovi, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tico Torres, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - CHRIS TAYLOR, Assistant Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alec John Such, Bass, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
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.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:26
- Main artists: Bon Jovi
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Island Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2014 The Island Def Jam Music Group This Compilation ℗ 2014 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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