This House Is Not For Sale (2016) - Post First Single Release Album Discussion

Jeeper · #**1931** 10-20-2016, 02:36 PM

I'd be very surprised if the album is out tomorrow via Tidal.

bucketfinck · #**1932** 10-20-2016, 02:37 PM

Review of the album here: http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music...house-not-sale

The verdict is only 2/5 stars, but critics are not usually friendly towards BJ.

Most interesting bits: Still, rather than dwelling on the album's shortcomings, let's look at the tracks worth listening to. We've mentioned one already – the title track. At the other end of the musical spectrum there's the obligatory six-string ballad "Scars on My Guitar" which has – despite its cringeworthy name – a pleasing country vibe. Also undeniably catchy is the AOR of "Rollercoaster". Finally, on "Devils in the Temple" Jon cranks up the emotion to brew up some real rock'n'roll angst. But, ultimately, it's all too little – Bon Jovi Mk 2 still seems unlikely to win over many fans.

Jeeper · #**1933** 10-20-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bucketfinck

Review of the album here: http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music...house-not-sale

The verdict is only 2/5 stars, but critics are not usually friendly towards BJ.

Most interesting bits: Still, rather than dwelling on the album's shortcomings, let's look at the tracks worth listening to. We've mentioned one already – the title track. At the other end of the musical spectrum there's the obligatory six-string ballad "Scars on My Guitar" which has – despite its cringeworthy name – a pleasing country vibe. Also undeniably catchy is the AOR of "Rollercoaster". Finally, on "Devils in the Temple" Jon cranks up the emotion to brew up some real rock'n'roll angst. But, ultimately, it's all too little – Bon Jovi Mk 2 still seems unlikely to win over many fans.

Reviews are hit and miss at the best of times. When TD came out one reviewer from either Kerrang or a similar publication said that Hey God had the worst vocal delivery they had ever heard from JBJ.

rolo_tomachi · #**1934** 10-20-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeeper

Reviews are hit and miss at the best of times. When TD came out one reviewer from either Kerrang or a similar publication said that Hey God had the worst vocal delivery they had ever heard from JBJ.

Rollercoaster is bad for me. Is a Simple Plan song.

Jeeper · #**1935** 10-20-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rolo_tomachi

Rollercoaster is bad for me. Is a Simple Plan song.

I like that song - obviously only heard it live.

I think the second half of the album is maybe even stronger than the first.

steel_horse75 · #**1936** 10-20-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucketfinck

Review of the album here: http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music...house-not-sale

The verdict is only 2/5 stars, but critics are not usually friendly towards BJ.

Most interesting bits: Still, rather than dwelling on the album's shortcomings, let's look at the tracks worth listening to. We've mentioned one already – the title track. At the other end of the musical spectrum there's the obligatory six-string ballad "Scars on My Guitar" which has – despite its cringeworthy name – a pleasing country vibe. Also undeniably catchy is the AOR of "Rollercoaster". Finally, on "Devils in the Temple" Jon cranks up the emotion to brew up some real rock'n'roll angst. But, ultimately, it's all too little – Bon Jovi Mk 2 still seems unlikely to win over many fans.

Id ignore this review - going through their archives they don't seem to give anything over 3 stars.
Plus no research again - saying Richie left in 2014 and its two years since the last release.

BonJovi100 · #**1937** 10-20-2016, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucketfinck

Review of the album here: http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music...house-not-sale

The verdict is only 2/5 stars, but critics are not usually friendly towards BJ.

Most interesting bits: Still, rather than dwelling on the album's shortcomings, let's look at the tracks worth listening to. We've mentioned one already – the title track. At the other end of the musical spectrum there's the obligatory six-string ballad "Scars on My Guitar" which has – despite its cringeworthy name – a pleasing country vibe. Also undeniably catchy is the AOR of "Rollercoaster". Finally, on "Devils in the Temple" Jon cranks up the emotion to brew up some real rock'n'roll angst. But, ultimately, it's all too little – Bon Jovi Mk 2 still seems unlikely to win over many fans.

I checked how stars they gave to others albums and WAN, Aerosmith, Guns N Roses and Van Halen... All 2/5 ... Maybe they have some bugs on their site and teyy can't give any higher note??

rolo_tomachi · #**1938** 10-20-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BonJovi100

I checked how stars they gave to others albums and WAN, Aerosmith, Guns N Roses and Van Halen... All 2/5 ... Maybe they have some bugs on their site and teyy can't give any higher note??

About WAN, were not wrong.

Kukoc7 · #**1939** 10-20-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by steel_horse75

Id ignore this review - going through their archives they don't seem to give anything over 3 stars.
Plus no research again - saying Richie left in 2014 and its two years since the last release.

I'm just suprised that an amateur hour media outlet is the first one to hear and then review the album in it's entirety whether that's 12 or 17 tracks. Next!!

jovifan93 · #**1940** 10-20-2016, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kukoc7

I'm just suprised that an amateur hour media outlet is the first one to hear and then review the album in it's entirety whether that's 12 or 17 tracks. Next!!

Maybe they actually invested some energy and wrote the review based on the live shows. After all, it's the same songs

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