I'd really expected to have heard MAM on the radio by now, its only 2weeks or so until the albums released!

Bon jovi, loyal fans? pah! then why are all the album sales on a constant decline since These Days here? An older fan of the band may hear crush or bounce, think 'WTF' and not buy subsequent albums, which is probably what happens in alot of the cases. That isnt loyalty (but in a way, its being sensible!) Sure, there is the hardcore contingent of fans that will but every record, but it seems that this is what we have been reduced to as the general record buying public seem to have lost interest, where the likes of U2 etc still have that mass commercial appeal and continue to outsell their previous albums.

Its still, however, not 'make or break' for Jovi, they have nothing to be worried about. They are still pretty untouchable, being one of the few remaining 'supergroups', and their track record speaks for themselves.

But it may indeed be 'make or break' for the fans rather than the band, this album may be the final nail in the coffin for many. I actually like what i've heard and am looking forward to the album. But i dont see it selling well after the initial opening week after the diehard fans snap it up, it will vanish pretty fast like the last few albums have i suspect.

andi