2020: The New Album

Hello everybody. I am late to the party but could any of you please send link?

Pleeeease.

I’d like a link for Luv Can and Shine when people get one please

Well, Luv Can and Shine is not available in Japanese stream websites (yet). But I can check the performers from the songs, anyone in particular that you guys want to know?

Will gladly take any you're able to post!

I too would appreciate Luv Can & Shine.

Not interested in the "regular" link; will buy the CD tomorrow and listen to it with the booklet in hand. Or just stream it on Spotify in less than 5 hours. You lot got me really curious about the album, though; here's hoping it's as good as you made it sound.

Limitless

Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist: Phil X
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Everett Bradley
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi
Composer Lyricist: John Shanks
Composer Lyricist: Billy Falcon

Do What You Can

Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals: Jon Bon Jovi
Producer, Associated Performer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocalist: John Shanks
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Bob Clearmountain
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Brandon Duncan
Associated Performer, Drums, Percussion: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Piano, Organ, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Bass: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar, Background Vocalist: Phil X
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe LaPorta
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

American Reckoning

Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Background Vocalist, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica: Jon Bon Jovi
Producer, Associated Performer, Organ, Keyboards, Programmer: John Shanks
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Bob Clearmountain
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Brandon Duncan
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe LaPorta
Associated Performer, Drums, Percussion: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Piano: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Bass: Hugh McDonald
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

Beautiful Drug

Producer, Programmer, Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Keyboards, Guitar: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Background Vocalist: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Austin Atwood
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist: Phil X
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Associated Performer, Percussion, Background Vocalist: Everett Bradley
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi
Composer Lyricist: John Shanks
Composer Lyricist: Billy Falcon

Story of Love

Producer, Programmer, Associated Performer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Background Vocalist, Acoustic Guitar: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Associated Performer, String Arranger: David Campbell
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Steve Churchyard
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Piano: David Bryan
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

Seems like Phil X didn't play in this one.

Let it Rain

Producer, Programmer, Associated Performer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocalist, Keyboards: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Piano, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Phil X
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Everett Bradley
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

Lower the Flag

Producer, Associated Performer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Keyboards, Drum Programmer: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Background Vocalist, Acoustic Guitar: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Hammond B3, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Everett Bradley
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Phil X
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

No drums here.

Blood in the Water

Producer, Associated Performer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Background Vocalist: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Background Vocalist: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Associated Performer, String Arranger: David Campbell
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Steve Churchyard
Associated Performer, Hammond B3, Piano, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Phil X
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Percussion: Everett Bradley
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

Brother in Arms

Producer, Associated Performer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Background Vocalist: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Hammond B3, Background Vocalist: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Everett Bradley
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Phil X
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Associated Performer, Percussion, Background Vocalist: Everett Bradley
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

Unbroken

Producer, Programmer, Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar: John Shanks
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocals, Background Vocalist: Jon Bon Jovi
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Obie O'Brien
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Dan Chase
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Keith Gretlein
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Kenta Yonesaka
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Bradley Giroux
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Austin Atwood
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Michael H. Brauer
Studio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Fernando Reyes
Associated Performer, Drums: Tico Torres
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Hugh McDonald
Associated Performer, Piano, Hammond B3, Synthesizer: David Bryan
Associated Performer, Guitar: Phil X
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Joe Laporta
Composer Lyricist: Jon Bon Jovi

Not read anyone elses comments yet, but here's mine.

Wasn't a fan of Limitless when I first heard it but it grew on me. Far from being thier best though. It does work really well as an opener and going in to Do What You Can works too. Both have some chessy lyrics, but I can forgive them. After hearing the duet version of Do What You Can, I enjoy the solo version much less.

I though it would be too soon for American Reckoning as track 3 but after 2 upbeat numbers it actually fits pretty well there. I think it's a really well written track and says what it needs to say without any bells and whistles which I think is how it should be. I don't think it needs to kick in, I think it works just as it is.

Thought Beautiful Drug was another Have A Nice Day/This House Is Not For Sale rip off with the opening riff for a second, but thankfully not. This track is interesting, a little different and not what I expected at all. I like it. I think it could work well as the next single. It sounds like it could get radio play without being a generic BJ attempt to score a hit. Nice solo.

So far I've not be bothered by Jon's voice at all, so I guess that's a good thing. Or maybe I'm just used to it now. The first time I was reminded of the way he sings now was Story Of Love, but it only bothered me a little. It's a nice little track, but nothing special as far as I'm concerned. I feel like I'm missing something, maybe it's a grower. The ride out guitar at the end was nice, but needed to be bigger sounding. I thought it would build up more. The kind of song I really miss Richie on.

Let It Rain is almost modern day acoustic driven Jovi by numbers, but a much more organic sound and a production that actually sounds like a real band really helps. Nice drum sound. Are Shanks and Jon actually listening for a change? Enjoyable track.

Lower The Flag...I expected more. A little different to what we are used to, but I found it a little dull. Again, a Richie BV would have sounded great on this and would have taken it to the next level I think. I'm not sure about the talky section.

Blood In The Water. Apologies for mentioning Richie again, but the guitar on the intro/verses is crying out for Richie at his bluesy best. However, for me this track steels it. Jon actually sounds really good. I'm guessing this is the one that was said to be Dry County-ish. I can see the comparison for sure. Closest thing to old school Jovi I've really heard from them for a good while. Doesn't have the same power, but that's to be expected. A better solo could have elevated it even more. The highlight of the album for me. Best thing I've heard from them in years.

Stonesy vibe to Brothers In Arms. A much needed more upbeat track. Though it's nothing particuarly special.

I still think Unbroken is awful. It works better in the context of the album than as a stand alone track. But it's a track I will very rarely go back to. Works as an album closer. But the worst thing on the record by far.

On the whole, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Maybe because I had no real expectations. I didn't think it would sound like a Bon Jovi record, but a JBJ solo album. I think I was wrong. I like the fact that, in places, he is trying something different from the last few records. It was much needed. And the fact that he's writing lyrics that are relevant and mean something to him is definitely a step in the right direction. Not too many of them were too cheesy. I do feel like I would maybe connect with it more if I lived in the US.

This is all of course just based on a first listen, so it may change. In fact, I'm sure it will....it could go either way. Either the tracks will really stick with me and grow on me, or I will get bored of them pretty quickly. Time will tell....

My other half's review: "It's Dull and Depressing..." - You can't win 'em all...

2020 is already n° 1 in Australia!

Hey, Did I miss something? Shine and Luv Can leaked?

I...WAS...WRONG...

Well, I was underwhelmed with the 90s snippets - maybe was in the wrong mood. However it seems to be the best collection of songs for some time. By that I mean different, a bit outside of the box...positively.

Every album has it's good and bad. This is a step forward generally.

Limitless 5.5/10
Do What You Can 6/10. JN version much better - shame it didn't make it on the album.
American Reckoning 7.5/10
Beautiful Drug 6.5/10. Not feeling it yet - choppy and disjointed.
Story of Love 8.5/10
Let It Rain 7.5/10
Lower the Flag 8.5/10
Blood in the Water 9/10
Unbroken 6/10