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Originally Posted by ticos_stick
After an initial fondess for the album, it's kinda faded out of view for me.
A mix of bad production, uninspired guitar work and a fair few songs that sound like rip offs left me wanting something far superior.
Maybe this is the best bon jovi album we could ever have got in the current situation? and that's what makes me not completely rip into it. It has glimpses of inspiration and a few really good songs but as an album it sinks as a whole.
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I agree too. I like that Jon seems to be trying harder. It holds some of the best lyrics since These Days and they occasionally try different things. Some worked, some didn't.
The album desperately needs Richie at his best, both harmonies and guitar work. But the biggest thing that hurts this album is Jon's voice. It's shot. He can still carry a tune, but it's very weak. And then there's the production. This probably the best BJ album we can get at this point and it's not bad.
I'm glad we have this album. It has its high points. But I personally pick WAN over this everytime.