Bon Jovi - What Do You Got

[mcbrearty]

First single of their 2nd Greatest Hits album.

www.aolradioblog.com/2010/08/30/bon-jovi-what-do-you-got/

[lockebox]

"What Do You Got"? ??? These guys obviously haven't got a lot left, judging by this silly title. I would be shocked if they ever charted on Rock again.

EDIT: The song ain't too great either. Sounds like sloppy country rock.

[singingsparrow]

Sept 2, 2010 20:12:15 GMT -5 lockebox said:

"What Do You Got"? ??? These guys obviously haven't got a lot left, judging by this silly title. I would be shocked if they ever charted on Rock again.

EDIT: The song ain't too great either. Sounds like sloppy country rock.

They haven't had a decent record since "Crush", in my opinion. "Crush" was a rather strong offering, in my opinion, because it ambitiously embraced all kinds of influences (even David Bowie psychedelia-phase rock)

Since then, for almost a decade going now, every album they've released has been paltry and an inferior shadow of a previous work, with lead singles that repeat themselves that basically say "Hey, it's my life, and I'm gonna live my life everyday! Everybody say yeah, yeah, yeah!" (pumps fist in air)

As for the song title, well, they did have a song off of "Lost Highway" titled "We Got It Goin' On"!

Namaste,
Lisping Hibiscus

[mcbrearty]

^^ I would respectively disagree. "Lost Highway" had the song "Any Other Day", probably one the best songs they've ever written. "The Circle" was also a very strong effort, with powerful songs like "Brokenpromiseland", "Thorn In My Side" and "When We Were Beautiful".

[shanas]

Sept 2, 2010 21:55:18 GMT -5 mcbrearty said:

^^ I would respectively disagree. "Lost Highway" had the song "Any Other Day", probably one the best songs they've ever written. "The Circle" was also a very strong effort, with powerful songs like "Brokenpromiseland", "Thorn In My Side" and "When We Were Beautiful".

Any Other Day....I had to go back and have a listen to see what you meant....I would respectively disagree....good standard BJ song....certainly not one of their best ever songs..

Agree that THE CIRCLE had some very strong tunes on the album, think it's grossly underated that album

[singingsparrow]

Sept 2, 2010 21:55:18 GMT -5 mcbrearty said:

^^ I would respectively disagree. "Lost Highway" had the song "Any Other Day", probably one the best songs they've ever written. "The Circle" was also a very strong effort, with powerful songs like "Brokenpromiseland", "Thorn In My Side" and "When We Were Beautiful".

We'll have to agree to disagree on "The Circle"! ;)

I happen to be one who thinks Bon Jovi were at their best during the nineties, when they transitioned to more mature topics and sounds. "Keep the Faith" and "These Days" were both strong albums that may not be as immediate as "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" were, but were nonetheless more consistent and had more depth.

Namaste,
Lisping Hibiscus

[singingsparrow]

Any takers on betting the lyrics "live my life" or "live your life" will be featured in this release?

Namaste,
Lisping Hibiscus

[mcbrearty]

Sept 3, 2010 2:02:02 GMT -5 @singingsparrow said:

I happen to be one who thinks Bon Jovi were at their best during the nineties, when they transitioned to more mature topics and sounds. "Keep the Faith" and "These Days" were both strong albums that may not be as immediate as "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey" were, but were nonetheless more consistent and had more depth.

Namaste,
Lisping Hibiscus

Owww don't mistake me, I think stuff like "These Days" and "Dry County" are probably the best tracks the guys have ever made but I do think their recent stuff is of good quality aswell. ;)

[atlantaboy]

Why is this in Rock/Alternative? I guess it's fun to talk about them, but if you like this song IMO you're gonna have to listen to Hot AC