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Originally Posted by jdanielross
At one point, I was pretty obsessed with this band. I didn't even blink about not going to this last tour. I enjoyed the latest album but didn't give it weeks-on-end listening as I did other albums in the past. Jon still writes good hooks and good melodies, but the power of his voice — which can take a song to next-level status — has prevented them from making great songs.
RS being gone and the inclusion of so many supporting players makes this feel like a tribute act in many ways (IMO, of course). Plus, Jon stands and yells and doesn't have the erergy of one of the best frontmen in rock as he used to (I get it, he's older, but compare 2017 JBJ to 2017 Axl, Hetfield, Bono, Eddie Vedder — all of them are not where they once were vocally, but all runs circles around JBJ these days as a frontman).
My theory is he doesn't really want to do this anymore but isn't sure what else to do, has a payroll to meet, still has ambitions that require him to increase his net worth, etc.
I'm 90% of the way to simply remembering the band as a band that ruled the stage circa 1986-2000 and ignoring most everything they do from here on out. Father Time is undefeated, as they say.
I am so grateful for the music and memories I have with Bon Jovi's shows and albums, but I think I'm only 10% holding out that they can make me care again about anything but the past (and I don't want to be THAT guy, who only lives in the past).
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Agree.
For me a good escape is the new music, or rediscover the old music.
After the death of Chester and Chris, I thought a lot about it. I mean, there is something special when a band that you like, launches a new song, that's wonderful, now imagine that some of your favorite bands, something happens to their singer, some health problem or death. The sad thing about all this is not only that it is gone forever, the tragedy is that you will never hear a new song from your favorite singer or band.
Regardless of what I want for Bon Jovi (always the best), I still follow the expectations of a new studio release. I can not say the same about the tours unfortunately.