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Bon Jovi New Jersey Release Date: 1988 09 zz Running Time: 57:42 Label: Import 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 recreate Born to Run using cheaper materials. William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Lay Your Hands on Me BonJovi, Sambora 6:01 2 Bad Medicine BonJovi, Sambora, Child 5:16 3 Born to Be My Baby BonJovi, Sambora, Child 4:40 4 Living in Sin BonJovi 4:39 5 Blood on Blood BonJovi, Sambora, Child 6:16 6 Homebound Train BonJovi, Sambora 5:20 7 Wild Is the Wind BonJovi, Sambora, Child, Warren 5:08 8 Ride Cowboy Ride Captain Kidd, King Of Swing 1:25 9 Stick to Your Guns BonJovi, Sambora, Knight 4:45 10 I'll Be There for You BonJovi, Sambora 5:46 11 99 in the Shade BonJovi, Sambora 4:28 12 Love for Sale BonJovi, Sambora 3:58 Releases: Year Type Label 1999 CD Import 1999 CD Mercury 1988 CD Vertigo 1988 CS Jambco 2007 CD Universal 2007 CD Universal 1999 CD Polygram

Group Members: Dave "The Snake" Sabo Hugh McDonald Alec John Such Tico Torres David Bryan More >> Similar Artists: Cinderella Bad English Mr. Big Night Ranger Poison More >>

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