the 3 stages of BJ
 

i have notice that the bon jovi double decade is filled with twists and turns especially considering Jons voice

the 1st stage- high pitched, loud screaming but controlled! (BJ to NJ)

2nd stage- rough, slow paced tone with meaning ( KTF to DA)

3rd stage - ery rough low pitched indecisive voice trying to find its roots (Crush to TLFR)

my question what is your favourite stage and which is your favourite album???

ktf gaz

:?

my favorite record is Keep the faith anyway.

ahh, gaz. what a guy.

to answer the ''question'' i think Jon was at his peak mid 90's on the cross road/these days tour live. loved the whole band image back then, not an air brush in sight.
but i guess nothing beats Jons voice from the NJ era, like i have a bootleg of Blood on Blood live, a 9min 45secs epic version and Jon (and richie backing vocals) are on fire 8)


andi

My favourite tour is without a doubt These Days 95/96. The band were natural rockers with a bit rugged and still modern style. Absolutely perfect both musically and attitude wise. I think it's a bit too much style now with less rock & roll attitude than earlier years.
My favourite album I can't choose, I have two of them, TD and KTF. Best vocal performances ever done, great rock songs. I wish I could re-live that time again......

80's - fun, high-pitched punk kid stuff

90's - consenting adult, strong honey and whiskey voice, with an edge of punk attitude (Favorite) 8)

2000 - Mature, rough edge voice - light weight lyrics-somethings missing.....

My favorite album is Bounce, but on the whole, I like the 80s style the best. I wish I could have been old enough to appreciate that decade when it was still current. Still, even though the only album I like in BJ's current era is Bounce, I still consider this decade to be MY Bon Jovi. I may not be the biggest Crush fan, but It's My Life is my favorite song.

thanks you guys!!!!!(especially andi maybe this time we wont argue or lock a post, and give kev extra work!!!) 8)

keep you opinions comin!!

gaz

well NJ is prbably my favourite album lyrically but I can hear that Jons voice struggles with some of the songs, Ill be there , blood on blood.

I guess td + ktf is perhaps his best vocal sound of control
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Dawn

No. 2
TD TD TD!!!
(don't like the screaming)
and it drives me nuts to hear how his voice is changed do to smoking-
but he still sounds good today while singing low and soft

I personally think of your 1st stage as two different stages.

1st - BJ-7800
2nd- SWW-NJ

There is definately a difference in those styles.