Fourth studio album by the American hard rock band, originally released in September 1988. The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn and recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The album was the follow-up to the band's third album, 'Slippery When Wet' (1986). Features the singles 'Bad Medicine', 'Born to Be My Baby', 'I'll Be There For You', 'Lay Your Hands on Me' and 'Living in Sin'.
After selling more than 12 million copies of SLIPPERY WHEN WET (and becoming the light-metal champions of the decade), Bon Jovi took its "Wanted Dead Or Alive" rock n' roll cowboy theme to the next level on NEW JERSEY. The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn and engineered by Bob Rock-two masters when it comes to maximizing a band's sound. Pledging allegiance to the band's home state, NEW JERSEY reeks of attitude, emotion, and the need to party.
"Lay Your Hands On Me" is a venerable cock-rock anthem, while the hooks and chorus of "Bad Medicine" 'continued the band's Top 10 streak. "Blood On Blood" tells the story of childhood friends who maintain their bond to the end. "99 In The Shade" provides the musical backdrop for a group of friends taking an impulsive July cruise to the nearest shoreline. NEW JERSEY closes with "Love For Sale," a drunken sing-along about romance gone sour. The album represents Bon Jovi at the band's creative peak. Like a dream meeting of Bruce Springsteen and Clint Eastwood (with some Guns N' Roses thrown in for good measure), NEW JERSEY maintains Bon Jovi's harder-edged early sound while elevating the band to superstar status.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
- 180 Gram
- Black Vinyl
Track Listing:
1. Lay Your Hands On Me - Bon Jovi (5.59)
2. Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi (5.17)
3. Born to Be My Baby - Bon Jovi (4.4)
4. Living in Sin - Bon Jovi (4.39)
5. Blood On Blood - Bon Jovi (6.17)
6. Homebound Train - Bon Jovi (5.11)
7. Wild Is the Wind - Bon Jovi (5.09)
8. Ride Cowboy Ride - Bon Jovi (1.25)
9. Stick to Your Guns - Bon Jovi (4.45)
10. I'll Be There for You - Bon Jovi (5.47)
11. 99 in the Shade - Bon Jovi (4.3)
12. Love for Sale - Bon Jovi (3.57)
