The Five Albums a Non-JoviFan-Butisamusicjunkie Ought To Have

Originally Posted by Ferret

1. New Jersey
Because it's one of the best "commercial rock" albums of all time. Great music, some lyrics aren't so good but a lot display a humourous tone that we haven't heard before or since, and most are at least pretty acceptable. Really fun rock songs with great instrumentals and ball-crushingly good vocals.

2. Keep The Faith
Quite a varied album and shows a new, slightly artistic way of looking at the music. Keep The Faith, Dry County etc, brilliant songs. And I think I Want You is pretty ace tbh Also: probably the bassist's Bon Jovi album due to the title track, Fear etc.

3. These Days
Because it shits over all the other albums with it's great song, good lyrics, and top vocals and arrangements. The band's defining artistic statement. For the more serious fan of music.

4. Cross Road
Got all the pre-These Days hits on it, obviously, including some not on Keep The Faith or New Jersey. Pretty essential.

5. The Circle
It's always good to show them what the band's up to now, and seeing as this is one of their best albums anyway, this should clearly be on the list.