New Jersey [Remastered]

by Bon Jovi

Overview

Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for hard pop/rock by the time of New Jersey, concentrating on singalong choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical pop twist -- although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to re-create Born to Run using cheaper materials. [New Jersey was remastered in 2014.] ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/2014
Label:	Island / Mercury Records
UPC:	0602537891306
Rank:	7225

Tracks

1. Lay Your Hands On Me
2. Bad Medicine
3. Born To Be My Baby
4. Living In Sin
5. Blood On Blood
6. Homebound Train
7. Wild is the Wind
8. Ride Cowboy Ride
9. Stick To Your Guns
10. I'll Be There for You
11. 99 In the Shade
12. Love For Sale

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bon Jovi   Primary Artist
Jon Bon Jovi   Primary Artist,Harmonica,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Linda Hunt   Vocals (Background)
Cecille Larochelle   Vocals (Background)
Audrey Nordwell   Cello
Goudin Dido Morris   Percussion
Wayne Isham   Director
Lovena Fox   Vocals (Background)
Scott Fairbairn   Cello
Joanie Bye   Vocals (Background)
Sue Leonard   Vocals (Background)
Joanie Taylor   Vocals (Background)
Alec John Such   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Tico Torres   Drums,Percussion
David Bryan   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Richie Sambora   Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Peter Berring   Vocal Arrangement
Mike Rew   Pro-Tools
King of Swing   Composer
Chris Cavallaro   Engineer
Mike Lawson   Pro-Tools
Captain Kidd   Composer
John Allen   Engineer
Chris Taylor   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Desmond Child   Composer
Phil Lynott   Composer
Obie O'Brien   Mixing,Supervisor
Bob Rock   Mixing,Engineer
George Marino   Mastering
Diane Warren   Composer
Bruce Fairbairn   Producer
Harry Weinger   Supervisor
Holly Knight   Composer
Jon Bon Jovi   Composer
Dimitri Tiomkin   Composer
Ryan Smith   Mastering
Richie Sambora   Composer
Matt Teacher   Pro-Tools