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Jon Bon Jovi Destination Anywhere [Japan] Release Date: 1997 06 16 Running Time: 68:07 Label: Mercury Jon Bon Jovi's first official solo album, Destination Anywhere (apparently Blaze of Glory doesn't count because it was a soundtrack) finds the hard rocker attempting to simultaneously make his signature sound more mature and more contemporary. Producer Stephen Lironi tones down the sample-driven rhythms that characterized his work with Black Grape, giving Bon Jovi a laid-back and modern musical bed. Of course, the singer chooses to write melodies and lyrics very similar to those of his full-time band, only less bombastic. And that's the key to Destination Anywhere -- it really couldn't have been made by the band, because there are too many subtle sonics and melodies for the group. So, in a sense, it's a breakthrough for Bon Jovi, because it is the first time he sounds like he's come to terms with adulthood. That doesn't mean Destination Anywhere is a complete success -- it, like his other records, is hampered by filler -- but none of his contemporaries were able to age this well, and the record is a fine example of late-'90s mainstream pop. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Queen of New Orleans Stewart, BonJovi 4:30 2 Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town BonJovi 5:18 3 Midnight in Chelsea BonJovi, Stewart 4:58 4 Ugly Bon Jovi, Bazilian 3:23 5 Staring at Your Window With a Suitcase in My Hand BonJovi 4:26 6 Every Word Was a Piece of My Heart BonJovi 5:16 7 It's Just Me BonJovi 6:43 8 Destination: Anywhere BonJovi 4:56 9 Learning How to Fall BonJovi 4:03 10 Naked Hudson, Wells, BonJovi 4:42 11 Little City BonJovi 4:57 12 August 7 BonJovi 4:59 13 Cold Hard Heart [Demo Version] BonJovi 4:44 14 I Talk to Jesus [*] BonJovi 5:12 Releases: Year Type Label 1999 CD Mercury 1997 CD Polygram 1997 CS Polygram

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