Bon Jovi - Crush
Rating

Fans of this band will find it filled with the classic Bon Jovi sound. However, there are some pleasant surprises here. Two songs really stand out on this album, the irony of the situation is they are about as far removed from the classic Bon Jovi sound as you can get. "Captain Crush�" and "Say It Isn't So" both sound like they belong on an Enuff Z'nuff album not Bon Jovi's. Both songs show a heavy influence from the Beatles with a modern rock flavor that would make Donnie Vie of EZN proud. Alas, if all the songs on this album sounded like these two, those of us who found the overly polished sounds of "Slippery When Wet" a bit too much might just give Bon Jovi a second chance. These guys are smart, they know they have a winning formula and a loyal audience. So why change their tune now to attract new fans? Bottom line, if you like Bon Jovi's previous work, then by all means check this album out. For those who don't fall into that category, there are some interesting modern rockers here like "One Fine Night" and" I Got the Girl" plus the two EZN'esq tunes that do break some new ground for this group. 
 

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