• Artist: Bon Jovi
• Flags: Lyrics are included with the album
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• Styles: Pop-Metal, Album Rock, Heavy Metal
• Track Picks: "Brakeout," "Runaway," "Shot Through the Heart"
• Similar Albums: VH1 Storytellers [Video/DVD], The Best, 80's Glam Rock, Videos, Under a Raging Moon, 1984, Eat 'Em and Smile, Crazy from the Heat, Heart, Done with Mirrors

Review

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

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
Runaway		Jon Bon Jovi	Bon Jovi	(3:50)
Roulette		Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(4:41)
She Don't Know Me		Mark Avsec	Bon Jovi	(4:02)
Shot Through the Heart		Jon Bon Jovi, Jack Ponti	Bon Jovi	(4:25)
Love Lies		Jon Bon Jovi, David Rashbaum	Bon Jovi	(4:09)
Burning for Love		Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(3:53)
Come Back		Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(3:58)
Get Ready		Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(4:08)
Brakeout	...	Jon Bon Jovi, David Rashbaum	Bon Jovi	(5:23)

Credits

Bon Jovi (Main Performer), Jon Bon Jovi (Guitar), Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals), Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals (Background)), Aldo Nova, Richie Sambora (Guitar), Richie Sambora (Vocals), Richie Sambora (Vocals (Background)), Larry Alexander (Engineer), Roy Bittan (Keyboards), Barry Bongiovi (Assistant Engineer), Barry Bongiovi (Assistant), Tony Bongiovi (Producer), Chuck Burgi, David Grahamme (Vocals), David Grahamme (Vocals (Background)), Jeff Hendrickson (Engineer), Doug Katsaros, Frankie La Rocka (Drums), Bruce Lampcov (Assistant Engineer), Bruce Lampcov (Assistant), Scott Litt (Engineer), Bob Ludwig (Mastering), George Marino (Remastering), George Marino (Digital Remastering), Hugh McDonald (Bass), Tim Pierce (Guitar), Lance Quinn (Producer), David Rashbaum (Keyboards), David Rashbaum (Vocals), David Rashbaum (Vocals (Background)), Garry Rindfuss (Assistant Engineer), Garry Rindfuss (Assistant), Mick Seely (Vocals), Mick Seely (Vocals (Background)), Alec John Such (Bass), Alec John Such (Guitar (Bass)), Alec John Such (Vocals), Alec John Such (Vocals (Background)), Tico Torres (Drums), Huey McDonald (Bass), Huey McDonald (Guitar (Bass)), Mick Seeley (Vocals (Background)), Judith Salavetz (Design), Judith Salavetz (Cover Design), Dave Greenberg (Assistant Engineer), Dave Greenberg (Assistant), Bill Levy (Art Direction), Spencer Drate (Artwork), Spencer Drate (Art Direction), Spencer Drate (Design), Spencer Drate (Cover Design), Geoffrey Hargrave Thomas (Photography), Geoffrey Hargrave Thomas (Photo Tinting), Arthur Mann (Executive Producer)

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