Bon Jovi - New Jersey 1988 - Today, 01:28 PM
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.
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