Bounce, to me, is the strangest album in the band's catalogue. It's partially inspired by 9/11, but it's all channeled through the success of Crush. I mean, does anyone think it's a coincidence that IML and TYFLM were the "hits" off of Crush, and early-2000s rockers and ballads make up the majority of Bounce? That said, there are some good tracks here, including Right Side Of Wrong, which is one of the best songs the band has done post-2000, and one of my favorites period.
14. Right Side Of Wrong
13. Misunderstood
12. The Distance
11. Undivided
10. Bounce
9. Joey
8. You Had Me From Hello
7. Love Me Back To Life
6. Everyday
5. Open All Night
4. Hook Me Up
3. All About Loving You
0. Postcards From The Wasteland*
0. No Regrets*
* As always, these zeroes do not reflect my opinions on the songs, but rather m choice not to include bonus tracks in these rankings.
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*8/7/03 12/21/05 7/18/06 10/28/07 11/9/07 11/10/07 2/12/08 7/12/08 7/14/08 7/15/08 11/15/09 (JBJ Solo) 5/26/10 5/27/10 5/29/10 7/9/10 7/24/10 2/24/11 2/25/11 3/5/11 5/6/11 5/20/12 7/25/13*
New Jersey/Keep The Faith/Slippery When Wet/Crush/These Days/The Circle/Have a Nice Day/What About Now/Lost Highway/Bounce/Bon Jovi/7800*Farenheit
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