Product Description

Riding a resurgence in popularity with the triple-platinum success of their greatest-hits package CROSSROADS, Bon Jovi returns with THESE DAYS, their first studio album since 1992's KEEP THE FAITH. And it's obvious that the alterna-rock nihilism exhibited by many of their more angst-ridden peers has affected the band's material, giving the blue-collar romanticism of the Jersey rockers a darker vibe.
Jon Bon Jovi's characters on THESE DAYS weigh in with more mature and darker conflicts than those explored on previous albums. On "Hey God", a family man on the brink of homelessness cries out for spiritual guidance. The title track goes a step further,describing the sheer hopelessness that goes with not havinga place to live. Other characters who've lost their way areeither on quests of faith ("Something To Believe In") or have found other altars to worship at ("Something For The Pain").
Along with heightened lyrical development, the group's sound continues to evolve away from the usual pop-metal fare. Jon Bon Jovi occassionally drifts into a raspy voice that is a direct nod to Bruce Springsteen, while David Bryan's keyboard playing veers from the lush orchestration of "Lie To Me" to a simpler harpsichord tone in "If That's What It Takes". Still, Bon Jovi remain a guitar-driven band, and Richie Sambora's muscular style has expanded to include some tasty electric-sitar playing.
Though Jon Bon Jovi's sunny optimism is tempered by the murkier subject matter, he still closes THESE DAYS with "Diamond Ring", a gentle matrimonial proposal that shows this Jersey boy is still a romantic at heart.

Track Listing

1. Hey God
2. Something For The Pain
3. This Ain't A Love Song
4. These Days
5. Lie To Me
6. Damned
7. My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms
8. (It's Hard) Letting You Go
9. Hearts Breaking Even
10. Something To Believe In
11. If That's What It Takes
12. Diamond Ring
13. Bitter Wine
14. These Days

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9266 in Music
• Released on: 2001-03-19
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Running time: 75 minutes

Customer Reviews

A Real Masterpiece!!!
If I had to get rid of my beloved Bon Jovi collection but were allowed to keep a handful of items, I know for a fact that i'd save the album, "These Days" because without any doubt, it is one of the band's very best work with every track on the CD, a true gem.
If you don't already own this album yet then I can only recommened that you purchase it soon because in my opinion, this could very well be the greatest Bon Jovi album to date. My favorites tracks are "These Days", "Something For The Pain", "Hey God" and "If That's What It Takes" but i'm truely fond of every track. Bon Jovi had a great moment in their career when they released this critically acclaimed, no.1 masterpiece!
If you're just going to buy a few Jovi albums, then please be sure you look into this one.

Bon Jovi's Best
Do I dare say it?? I will...Its Better than "Slippery When Wet" not by a long way however, but its more mature & grown up, Lyrically Bon Jovis best work. If you have never herd it before, beware its totally different to any other Bon Jovi album, which perhaps gives it that extra edge for Bon Jovi fans. But none the less a pure gem, and a must have in any cd collection. Buy it....NOW!!!!

Don't miss out, this is a GEM!
I used to think every BJ album after Keep The Faith was rubbish. I recently bought These Days and loved it, a really 'grown up' album which invited me to sample Crush. Well if I'm not surprised to hell! I love These Days and Crush, two brilliant CDs which are completely different to the 80s material but still very, very good. These are mature songs and perfect for me. 10/10