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Old 04-28-2012, 08:01 PM
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I love this album! Not to say it doesn't have its weak spots. It is really heavy on the IML formula... one of which is Complicated that is one of the silliest Bon Jovi songs but it is still listenable. WTWYA means a lot to some people, and I mean no disrespect to them, but to me it is just surface level cheese... but again, not a bad song. The biggest surprise on the album is Bells of Freedom. I expected it to be pretty bad, but to my surprise I really enjoyed it and still do.
I know this opinion is unpopular around here but I just don't like LMS. The lyrics are spot on, but I just could never get it into it. I suppose I like the HAND version better than the TLFR version. But I'd be interested in hearing a way stripped down version. Maybe just an acoustic, piano, Jon and Richie... without the big harmony.
The biggest weakness is a song that didn't even make the album but Unbreakable, just having been associated with HAND makes the album drop a couple points. It was the last "Bon Jovi" album IMO. Like every album since Crush, I think this album could have benefited from a different track order. I think the b-side is sooo much better than the first half. Novocaine, Last Cigarette, Story of My Life, and I Am is exactly the direction the band should be going. Great songs!..which are what make the album great. Anyway here it goes:

15 pts - I AM
14 Novocaine
13 Last Cigarette
12 Story of My Life
11 I Want To Be Loved
10 Dirty Little Secret
9 These Open Arms
8 Have a Nice Day
7 Bells of Freedom
6 Welcome to Wherever You Are
5 Last man Standing
4 Complicated
3 Who Says
2 Wildflower
0 Unbreakable
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