Well I just don't see it that way. BTW I am a Bruce die hard too- I somehow managed to live through Tom Joad (awful!) and the firing of the E Street Band and am glad I hung in there.
Maybe for you this is their Ghost of Tom Joad
Hang in there- I am so sorry you were disappointed. I know lots of people that would have given their eye teeth to be there and couldn't get in the door. Bon Jovi may not be doing what you want them to do now- I think These Days was like that for a lot of people as well. But nothing ever stays the same and this too shall pass and the next Bon Jovi album I am sure will not disappoint, not to mention the box set. I know it sounds like a cliche but really, Keep The Faith.