New Jersey

• Artist: Bon Jovi
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1988 09
• Total Time: 57:42
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Enhanced CD-ROM
• Genre: Rock

Review

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

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Lay Your Hands on Me (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(6:01)
Bad Medicine (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child	Bon Jovi	(5:16)
Born to Be My Baby (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child	Bon Jovi	(4:40)
Living in Sin (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi	Bon Jovi	(4:39)
Blood on Blood (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child	Bon Jovi	(6:16)
Homebound Train (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(5:20)
Wild Is the Wind (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child, Diane Warren	Bon Jovi	(5:08)
Ride Cowboy Ride (Lyrics)	King of Swing	Bon Jovi	(1:25)
Stick to Your Guns (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Holly Knight	Bon Jovi	(4:45)
I'll Be There for You (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(5:46)
99 in the Shade (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(4:28)
Love for Sale (Lyrics)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora	Bon Jovi	(3:58)

Credits

Bon Jovi (Main Performer), Jon Bon Jovi (Guitar (Acoustic)), Jon Bon Jovi (Guitar), Jon Bon Jovi (Harmonica), Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals), Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals (Background)), Jon Bon Jovi (Artwork), Richie Sambora (Guitar (Acoustic)), Richie Sambora (Guitar), Richie Sambora (Mandolin), Richie Sambora (Guitar (Electric)), Richie Sambora (Vocals), Richie Sambora (Vocals (Background)), Peter Berring (Arranger), Peter Berring (Vocals), Peter Berring (Vocal Arrangement), David Bryan (Keyboards), David Bryan (Vocals), David Bryan (Vocals (Background)), Joanie Bye (Vocals), Joanie Bye (Vocals (Background)), Bruce Fairbairn (Percussion), Bruce Fairbairn (Horn), Bruce Fairbairn (Producer), Scott Fairbairn (Cello), Lovena Fox (Vocals), Lovena Fox (Vocals (Background)), Linda Hunt (Vocals), Linda Hunt (Vocals (Background)), Cecille Larochelle (Vocals), Cecille Larochelle (Vocals (Background)), Sue Leonard (Vocals), Sue Leonard (Vocals (Background)), George Marino (Digital Remastering Engineer), Goudin Dido Morris (Percussion), Audrey Nordwell (Cello), Bob Rock (Engineer), Bob Rock (Mixing), Alec John Such (Bass), Alec John Such (Vocals), Alec John Such (Vocals (Background)), Hugh Syme (Artwork), Hugh Syme (Design), Chris Taylor (Assistant Engineer), Joani Taylor (Vocals), Joani Taylor (Vocals (Background)), Tico Torres (Percussion), Tico Torres (Drums), Tim White (Photography), John Allen (Engineer), The Sweet Thing Vocal Association (?), Cameron Wong (Photography), Chris Cavallaro (Engineer)

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