Destination Anywhere [Japan]

• Artist: Jon Bon Jovi
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• Release Date: June 17, 1997
• Total Time: 68:07
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

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

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Queen of New Orleans	Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Stewart	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:30)
Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(5:18)
Midnight in Chelsea	Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Stewart	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:58)
Ugly	Bon Jovi, Eric Bazilian	Jon Bon Jovi	(3:23)
Staring at Your Window With a Suitcase in My Hand	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:26)
Every Word Was a Piece of My Heart	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(5:16)
It's Just Me	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(6:43)
Destination: Anywhere	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:56)
Learning How to Fall	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:03)
Naked	Jon Bon Jovi, Greg Wells	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:42)
Little City	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:57)
August 7	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:59)
Cold Hard Heart [Demo Version]	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(4:44)
I Talk to Jesus [*]	Jon Bon Jovi	Jon Bon Jovi	(5:12)

Credits

Jon Bon Jovi (Guitar (Acoustic)), Jon Bon Jovi (Guitar), Jon Bon Jovi (Harmonica), Jon Bon Jovi (Piano), Jon Bon Jovi (Guitar (Electric)), Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals), Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals (Background)), Jon Bon Jovi (Producer), Jon Bon Jovi (Main Performer), Aldo Nova (Guitar), Desmond Child (Tuba), Desmond Child (Producer), Kenny Aronoff (Drums), Bobby Bandiera (Guitar), Bobby Bandiera (Slide Guitar), Eric Bazilian (Guitar), Eric Bazilian (Guitar (Electric)), Eric Bazilian (Producer), Anthony Bongiovi (Technical Support), Alexandra Brown (Vocals (Background)), David Bryan (Piano), David Bryan (Accordion), Bridgette Bryant (Vocals (Background)), David Campbell (String Arrangements), Jerry Cohen (Organ), Jerry Cohen (Keyboards), Jerry Cohen (Slide Guitar), Terry Disley (Keyboards), Charles Dye (Engineer), Teese Gohl (String Arrangements), Mark Hudson (Vocals (Background)), Rob Hyman (Piano), Rob Hyman (Wurlitzer), Maxayn Lewis (Vocals), Maxayn Lewis (Vocals (Background)), Stephen Lironi (Synthesizer), Stephen Lironi (Guitar (Acoustic)), Stephen Lironi (Guitar (Electric)), Stephen Lironi (Keyboards), Stephen Lironi (Programming), Stephen Lironi (Producer), Stephen Lironi (Loops), Stephen Lironi (Loop), Lee Manning (Assistant Engineer), George Marino (Mastering), Hugh McDonald (Bass), Hugh McDonald (Double Bass), Obie O'Brien (Engineer), Obie O'Brien (Remixing), Obie O'Brien (Mixing), Lance Quinn (Guitar), Zhana Saunders (Vocals (Background)), Mark Springer (Assistant Engineer), Dave Stewart (Guitar), Dave Stewart (Producer), Dean Fasano (Vocals (Background)), Guy Davis (Piano), Guy Davis (Organ (Hammond)), Guy Davis (Loops), Margery Greenspan (Art Direction), Jeffrey Schulz (Design), Andy Wright (Programming), Niven Garland (Engineer), Niven Garland (Mixing), Matt Curry (Mixing Assistant), Jim Labinski (Mixing Assistant), Andrew Roshberg (Engineer), J.C. Ulloa (Engineer), Anton Corbijn (Photography), Mike Rew (Remixing), Mike Rew (Mixing Assistant), Mike Rew (Remix Assistant), Marty Gelhaar (Technical Support), Jeffrey Schultz (Design), Mike Woglom (Assistant Engineer), Pete Karam (Assistant Engineer), Mike Malak (Assistant Engineer), Bruce Weber (Photography), Kurt Johnston (Dobro), Imogen Heap (Keyboards), Cage Gondar (Engineer), Danny Stewart (Assistant Engineer), Danny Stewart (Technical Support), Alex Silva (Keyboards), Alex Silva (Programming), Robert Valdez (Assistant Engineer), Ann Mincieli (Remixing), Ann Mincieli (Mixing Assistant), Ann Mincieli (Remix Assistant), Marc Lane (Mixing Assistant), Paul Anthony Taylor (Programming), Moe Haggadone (Technical Support), Rocky Holman (Technical Support), John "Bugzee" Hougdahl (Technical Support), Tony Blanc (Technical Support), Bobby Deluca (Technical Support), Mike Farese (Technical Support)