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I like Bon Jovi and I like country music. If you told me to put them both together, I would say you are crazy. But they did and I was actually impressed in the way it was done. You see a lot of country artists doing rock/pop crossovers but not the other way around. The songs still have the same type of sing along with lyrics, but with a softer, country feel to them. Overall an album worth listening to. But there will always be the people that feel that a group's genre should never change or should ever take a chance crossing over to explore a new genre and a new audience. Keep an open mind and see what they are trying to accomplish. You might just appresciate it.
As far industry standards go, this is an average cd by an above average band. As far as Bon Jovi goes, this is indeed a sub-par effort. Their skills have been muted on this disappointing outing. Bon Jovi provides us with another slice of Americana (especially with I Love This Town and the title track), and as with older Mellancamp (the Pink Houses era), there are some vague spiritual notions but mostly the typical romantic inklings. This pop-country escapade eventually gets tiring after awhile. The title track has already been made nauseous with radio overkill, unfortunately. Make a Memory, a sappy ballad is now making its annoying rounds as the second single. Even though it has some cool violin and piano, the bass-line makes it monotonous and boring (this would probably give Sambora time to change into another rattlesnake skin outfit and the drummer time to have a smoke). Got It Goin' On is supposed to be the rocker but it is campy and as stale as moldy cheese. Although this cd is a bit disappointing, at least the band isn't embarrassing themselves like so many 80's classic rockers are doing nowadays. At least Jon is proving that he has matured a little and has learned a few things along the road, but the musical direction that has been taken here is still somewhat questionable. The band still knows how to rock and play to the crowd, but that is only apparent with past hits. Incidentally, Christian rocker Russ Taff did the same thing about 10 years ago with mixed results. While his transition from Medals, which rocked, to The Way Home, which welded rock and country admirably as also attempted here, he then went totally country with Under Their Influence and his career never recovered. While Jon Bon Jovi isn't predestined for Gaither-ville just yet, it bears some concern as to whether continuing in this vein will be his demise, or if he'll recover his rockin' roots and resurrect his career. This is pop, plan and simple. But, is it the fore-runner to further country endeavours in the future? Will Sambora ever cut-loose again? Lyrically, will Jon address his own political interests and mature beyond the encouragement of irresponsible relationships that is so prominent on the radio? Stay tuned, I guess.Read full review
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Been a fan for many,many years.My six year old even knows the lyrics to the majority of songs by this group.Have to admit,was alittle skeptical,when I first heard this was a Nashville-influenced album.But I stayed up til 12:30am anyway to go over to my local wal mart to buy it.I have to say,I'm ashamed to have had any doubts about this band.Bon Jovi never seem to disappoint.It's amazing,how a band that has changed their sound somewhat.Can still write songs that that always hit the right nerve.When your driving,"Lost Highway",or "We got it going on" fit well.When you want to look like a fool,or be old-fashioned for you wife or girlfriend.You can sing with Jon to "You want to make a memory" or "Seat next to you".All in all,you want be disappointed by this album.One of Bon Jovi's best albums.
This CD is a amazing CD. It shows that after 20 years Bon Jovi still has it. The quality is amazing. All I can say is get this CD, you will love it. Songs like Summertime and Lost Highway are perfect for listening in the car. Than there are songs like We got it going on that is perfect for listening before that big sporting event. There's also the slow songs(Memory, One Step Closer, Seat next to you). It's a mix of everything. It's perfect for any music lover
Well, well...so we have now a more melodic and soulful Bon Jovi here. It is OK. It is kind of impossible to keep the "New Jersey" and "Slippery When Wet" style forever. After twenty years of career, a growth in maturity was expected. I am not saying that their previous releases were good: they were simply a reflection of a different time whey they used to rock! Even being different now, they still rock! We - the Bon Jovi earliest fans - also have grown up, and so our musical tastes. What they did with "Lost Highway" was to keep up with the times. This is a good piece of recording and deserves praise and respect. It is beautifully written and arranged. A record that you just can't keep listeining after getting it. My personal favorites are: "Make a Memory", "Any Other Day" and "Everybody's Broken". The only track I often skip is "I Love This Town", to be honest. Avoid comparison with previous albums, because it's just not comparable. Leave all preconceptions behind and enjoy the ride over the Lost Highway!Read full review
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