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 Bon JoviBon Jovi Release Date: 1984 01 zz Running Time: 38:31 Label: Jambco Rating:  |
From the opener, "Runaway," which rode to glory on Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band-mate Roy Bittan's distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of "Get Ready," which closes the album, Bon Jovi's debut is an often-overlooked minor gem from the heyday of hair metal. The songs may be simple and the writing prone to all the clichés of the form, but the album boasts a pretty consistent hard rock attack, passionate playing, and a keen sense of melody. The prominence David Bryan's (he was David Rashbaum on the credits) keyboards get 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"), Bon Jovi showcases a hot young band who is hungry for the big time, doing what they did best. It may not be the most noteworthy of debuts, but Bon Jovi has a contagious sense of energy and an endearing romanticism that mark it as a classic in its own right. Leslie Mathew, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Runaway | Karak, Bon Jovi | 3:50 |
| 2 | Roulette | Sambora, Bon Jovi, Vandermark | 4:41 |
| 3 | She Don't Know Me | Avsec | 4:02 |
| 4 | Shot Through the Heart | Bon Jovi, Ponti | 4:25 |
| 5 | Love Lies | Bon Jovi, Rashbaum | 4:09 |
| 6 | Brakeout | BonJovi, Rashbaum | 5:23 |
| 7 | Burning for Love | Sambora, Bon Jovi | 3:53 |
| 8 | Come Back | Villanueva, Sambora, Bon Jovi | 3:58 |
| 9 | Get Ready | Sambora, Bon Jovi | 4:08 |
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