Richie Solo Album: "Aftermath Of The Lowdown" - September 18th Release Date

LeaJovi · #71 10-15-2011, 07:15 PM

Let's hope these records aren't like the endless encore Jon was getting into

Honestly, I'd love a Richie solo album. And I'd be extremely happy with a tour in small venues

bounce442 · #72 10-17-2011, 10:22 PM

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1. Things to write about – let’s face it, since his last solo album he has experienced so much in his life, ups and downs, mostly downs actually (divorce, death of his father, rehab etc) and very often out of the pain the greatest masterpieces are born. So I am sure he has a lot of stories to tell us, that he would like to simply release from his chest, through both lyrics and music of the songs.
2. A chance to step out of Jon’s shadow – we all know what a great musician he is, but in BJ he is always on that No.2 spot. The final word always goes to Jon. For the fist time in almost 15 years he could finally be totally creative, the way he wants it, and shine individually and take all the spotlight for himself for a moment. That might give him more confidence for future band works too.
3. Good music shape – those who have seen him live after rehab in the summer in Europe know what I am talking about. You could say he shared the stage with Jon, on equal terms, sometimes even overshadowed Jon. He was on fire and you could really see the hunger to play and love for music in his eyes. If you do something from the heart it has to be good, and when you’re healthy and well prepared for it the final result will also be really strong .
4. New team – after this recent news it seems he has gathered a bunch of new people around him, which is really good. Fresh blood, fresh ideas, musical brain storm that might give us something totally unexpected. But still Richie will be the leader of this team, no matter what. With each BJ album we know we will get al least one IML clone, now we just don’t know where it will flow. Surprise factor - for the fans and for Richie himself too.
5. Good timing in BJ land to make solo records for both Richie and Jon – this situation reminds me more of 90-91' than 98', from their previous solo albums. They worked really hard in 2000’ on so many tours, just like they did on SWW and NJ tours. They need to take that short break from eachother, just to rediscover artists in them individually. 1 year should be enough. I hope the new band album will show up late in 2012, but in the meantime both leaders will have a chance to shine individually which would only make them stronger for the bands sake.

Very well said. And I'll say again, I hope I am wrong. I hope I LOVE it! I hope he surpasses the bar set by his last 2 solo albums. But to better explain why my expectations are low I will comment on your points:
1) You are right, out of pain comes masterpieces. But drug and alcohol abuse is kind of a different animal for some. I have heard different addicts contradict what others believe. But Stephen King believes his material in the early 80s (his most popular work) would have been better if he hadn't drank and drugged... so that is a good sign. But for some artists it is their creative fuel . Time will tell with Richie whether it makes a difference at all.
2) Richie has seemed very content in Jon's shadow for the last 20 years. He deserves more spotlight IMO but hasn't really cared to take it, or at least how it seems to me.
3) From what I have seen on youtube, Richie did seem to be enjoying himself post rehab and seemed to do very well. Good point, and you are right. But playing the same songs he has played 1000s of times is different than producing new material. But again, it is a good sign.
4) You have a point here too. New team = good thing.
5) It is a good time to make a record. They are probably itching to try different things. Again, good point.

The main reason my expectations are low:
1) Richie's vocals, like Jon's are nowhere close to where they use to be. I use to love Richie's voice but the little of what I have heard lately doesn't excite me.
2) AND my biggest concern, the new material on their last 3 releases (LH, TC, and GH) have led me to believe that Richie is uninspired. Maybe it is just within the walls of BJ? Maybe it is in general? Is it BJ conforming to modern pop (cutting solos and guitar heavy songs)? Or does Richie just not put out the effort? When was the last time we have had a great guitar riff? There was some good stuff on HAND, I suppose. But Crush was last time I was really impressed, with solo at the end of Next 100 Years. In the studio, we have seen very little of what made him so special in the 90s.

Td1984r · #73 10-20-2011, 08:58 AM

Bon Jovi said he is currently writing songs for his band's next album, due out in 2013, along with another typically massive Bon Jovi tour. He said many of the songs are inspired by the current economic downturn and the struggles of everyday people to make ends meet without losing hope.

source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...a0f09fe17d3f9d

I guess that solo albums are still nowhere close on the horizon...at least they should put more effort in next Bon Jovi album...who knows maybe it will give them a ticket to R'N'R hall of fame.

andro10 · #74 10-20-2011, 10:41 AM

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I guess that solo albums are still nowhere close on the horizon...at least they should put more effort in next Bon Jovi album...who knows maybe it will give them a ticket to R'N'R hall of fame.

If the album is due to be released in 2013, Richie has plenty of time to finish his album.

samboraisgodUK · #75 10-20-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andro10

If the album is due to be released in 2013, Richie has plenty of time to finish his album.

Agreed, he's already recording it (basing this on the picture in the studio with several session musicians and Luke Ebbin) so it's obviously all written. If he really put his mind to it, hecould have it out by Christmas (although that's probably a stretch, the point is that 2013 is a long way off)

muziektaal · #76 10-20-2011, 03:55 PM

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He said many of the songs are inspired by the current economic downturn and the struggles of everyday people to make ends meet without losing hope.

Well, to be honest, it sounds like "work for the working man" part 2 to me... I'm not really excited about that. they write about the economic downturn and charge 100 euros for a bog-standard concert ticket. 2014 maybe it will be 150 or 200 euros... I don't want to renew this topic, the only thing I wanna say is: give an amount of this money to those "one in six people in this country" who "goes to bed hungry". (and I don't mean 1 euro per ticket

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JerseyGiant · #77 10-21-2011, 01:24 AM

Im lookin forward to a richie album, the man has been threw alot the last few years so hoping we get a album full of emotion (i think im getting across what i mean)

powernoize · #78 10-22-2011, 01:44 AM

News from Nikki : Had a fab afternoon in studio w/ Richie and The Matrix..New tunes are so groovy. Richies solo record is also in the works and AMAZIN yeh!!!!

bonjovi821 · #79 10-22-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by powernoize

News from Nikki : Had a fab afternoon in studio w/ Richie and The Matrix..New tunes are so groovy. Richies solo record is also in the works and AMAZIN yeh!!!!

Nikki... in the studio?

God take me now.

kekko21 · #80 10-22-2011, 01:03 PM

I really can't wait for Richie's record and the lyrics he wrote / he's writing!!!
And then I think there won't be a Jon's solo record...

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