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what i like and what i don't like about Bounce
Hi
Well, first forgive me for my bad english. Second, I think ‘Bounce’ is a great album but unlike many fans, I don’t think it’s the best. There are some good things and also some bad stuff…
Here’s my track by track review :
UNDIVIDED : I like this song. The melody and the lyrics are great. But I don’t like the opening, I think it’s too heavy. The rest of the song is great and even though I’m not American, I can still relate to some of the lyrics. 8/10
EVERYDAY : This is ‘It’s my life’ post 9/11. The music and message are the same as in IML. But I liked IML so I like ‘Everyday’ even if it’s no really original. 8.5/10
THE DISTANCE : I know this sounds weird but the chorus reminds of Abba’s ‘Dancing queen’ ! It’s one of the songs I really don’t like. I don’t really get the lyrics. Everyone says this song is great but I’m sorry I think this song is very bad. 3/10
JOEY : I like the melody. D. Bryan’s work with the keyboards is nice. But the lyrics are a bit boring. 7/10
MISUNDERSTOOD : I really like this one. It’s a great song, a bit different from bon jovi’s style. I just don’t like the 2nd part of the first verse but the rest of the song is great. 8.5/10
ALL ABOUT LOVING YOU : First I didn’t like the song, it reminded me of S Club 7’s ‘I never had a drem come true’. But then it grew on me and I now think it’s a nice song, it’s just the first part of the chorus that’s weird, maybe because of Richie’s vocals. 7.5/10
(Btw, I forgot to say it : I hate most of Richie’s vocals on the album, I know a lot of people won’t agree with me but I think Richie’s vocals on this album are too proeminent compared to other albums and it’s bad)
HOOK ME UP : I love this song. It rocks ! Too bad there’s not more rocking songs like this one on the allbum. The melody and lyrics are both great. The ending is nice because it is opened to interpretation. 8.5/10
RIGHT SIDE OF WRONG : I ‘m sorry but this is one of the song I really don’t like. Besides the chorus , the rest is pretty bad and I really don’t think we can compare this horrible song to ‘Wanted dead or alive’ or ‘Blaze of glory’ that are much better songs. 3/10
LOVE ME BACK TO LIFE : I don’t listen to it a lot so I can’t really say anything about it. Again it’s one of bj fans’ favourites but I hate it. The lyrics and melody are bad. 2/10
YOU HAD ME FROM HELLO : Well, I like this one. The melody is nice. It’s true the lyrics are simple but they’re nice to listen to. 8/10
BOUNCE : Sometimes I love this song and sometimes not. I don’t know. The melody reminds me a bit of Ricky Martin’s work. The lyrics can be funny at times. Fans adore it but I don’t. But it’s true it’s a nice party song. 6.5/10
OPEN ALL NIGHT : I like it. It’s a nice ballad, the melody and lyrics are good, I like Jon’s vocals. 8/10
All in all, I think ‘Bounce’ is nice album that’s worth the buying.
Thanks for reading my review, I’d really like to share impressions with other bj fans or non-fans, so feel free to write me :-)
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