The new EW has a "review" of Bounce and notes the lawsuit over the access codes. The review is by that David Browne guy who wrote the article last year about how he couldn't understand why Bon Jovi was successful. It's not a review so much as Mr. Browne continuing to whine.

I've already composed a response to send to the magazine. Since they'll never print it, here you go. By the way... Val and Tony... don't read this.

Becky


A bigger mystery than the construction of the Pyramids is the idea that anyone could take David Browne seriously as a music critic. The fact that he spent 90% of his recent "review" of Bon Jovi's Bounce venting his bitter frustration and confusion over the band's longevity and success shows that, without a doubt, he had his mind made up about Bounce long before he ever heard it. He hails Springsteen's commercial abuse of the events of 9-11 and, yet, derides Bon Jovi's generalization of the spirit of optimism, hope, and faith that has been pervasive throughout their career. Here's a clue for you, Mr. Browne: Bon Jovi is successful because they tap into the hope and goodness that the general population wants nourished. Perhaps EW should hire a less biased reviewer and spring for some counseling for Mr. Browne so he can sort out his issues and then get back to actually reviewing some music.