Originally Posted by Thinny (Post 1263561)

Do What We Can sounded alright, definitely the better of the new songs so far. Prayer was tough, I used to love that acoustic version. Not really much else to say about it.



As for the Jon is looking ill comments, he really isn't. He looks healthy, he just looks his age. People forget that celebrities age too and when they are used to how he used to look, then see his current look for the first time it can be jarring. Jon has always looked younger than his age, but age catches up with people at different times. He just looks like a guy that's almost 60, which is exactly what he is. I think cutting the hair short would help, I'm not sure why he's insiting on keeping it long. Long grey hair never looks good.

Originally Posted by bonboy25 (Post 1263560)

So now the album has been delayed by a few months, I wonder where does that leave the singles? Itd be nice if we get a song release on may 15th (highly unlikely imo).
I was seriously looking forward to the album. Not cause I thought it was gonna be better than anything else since 2010s, but cause like the rest of us, I'm a big fan, and no matter what, I always listen to anything they put out. May never listen to it again, but I'll give it at least one shot. And with this crazyness going on in the world atm, it was going to be a nice reward. I'm quite gutted at the delay. Yeah I fully understand why it had to be done tho.

Originally Posted by Alphavictim (Post 1263564)

Prayer doesn't sound anything like the studio recording, obviously. However, Jon doesn't sound like he has no business in that environment; the stripped down arrangement works with his voice and look. The arena pop/rock paycheck is probably tough to beat, but I still say that a rootsy bluesy record with a certain Mr Bluesman on guitar and backing vocals would be the most convincing thing at this point.

Originally Posted by Faceman (Post 1263566)

After all those comments here I finally watched both songs.



With the performances from the Crush Tour in mind (which will soon be added to our touring website) it's absolutely horrible.



With the performances from the This House Is Not For Sale Tour in mind it was quite decent.



So I guess "better than expected" is the best rating Jon can get away with these days.

Originally Posted by jovifan93 (Post 1263563)

This. And no, I do not understand why. Sales? C'mon, let's be honest, it won't sell anyways. Tour? Yeah ok, but a record that's dealing with current topics, hell that even has the year as it's name, isn't supposed to be released at the end of the year or even next year. It just doesn't make any sense.

It would however have been great to have something to listen and hold on to in these trying times...

Originally Posted by Captain_jovi (Post 1263571)

You really don't understand why it was delayed? Really?