Bounce (album)
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| Bounce | ||
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| Studio album by Bon Jovi | ||
| Released | October 8, 2002 | |
| Recorded | Sanctuary II Studio in New Jersey | |
| Genre | Hard rock Album-oriented rock |
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| Length | 49:06 | |
| Label | Island Records | |
| Producer(s) | Luke Ebbin, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child, Andreas Carlsson | |
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| Bon Jovi chronology | ||
| One Wild Night Live 1985-2001 (2001) |
Bounce (2002) |
This Left Feels Right (2003) |
Bon Jovi's 8th studio album and tenth album, Bounce was released in October of 2002. Bounce was heavily influenced by the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack, owing in part to Jon Bon Jovi's proximity to New York.
Critical response to Bounce was mixed, with some accusing Bon Jovi of continuing with their "pop-rock" era of music. Others praised the album for being a powerful tribute to the heroes of September 11th.
Bounce debuted at #2 on the "Billboard 200" chart, making it Bon Jovi's highest debut in the band's history, although its sales quickly fell off.
The single Everyday was written as a response to how the band felt about how to move on after September 11th. Ironically, while it was successful across a number of countries, it didn't make much of a mark in the United States. The track Undivided speaks more specifically of the aftermath of September 11th, and has become a fan favorite off the album.
The song "Open All Night" was written in response to how Jon Bon Jovi felt about the ending of the TV series Ally McBeal. He portrayed the boyfriend of star Calista Flockhart in the final series, and was upset that his character was written out in the way it was. The producers of the show allegedly asked Jon to stay on for a few extra episodes, so that his character, Victor, could marry Ally. Jon refused on the grounds that his wife was heavily pregnant with their son, Jake, and so Victor had to be written out quicker than was hoped. Jon wrote "Open All Night" as his way of expressing how he wished the character had ended.
The title track was dedicated to NFL Head Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and close friend of Bon Jovi. The song alludes to the various hardships Belichick experienced before finally winning a Super Bowl. Alternatively, many also felt the song spoke of the nation's rebound following September 11th. Bon Jovi "Bounce" in charts: No.1 in Europe No.2 in USA, UK, Germany. No.3 in Canada.
Worldwide album sales have reached 3,000,000 copies sold. Albums gold and platinum certification in 17 countries worldwide and it is the only Bon Jovi studio album which reached only Gold status in the USA.
[edit] Track listing
- "Undivided" (Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Billy Falcon) – 3:53
- "Everyday" (JBJ, Sambora, Andreas Carlsson) – 3:00
- "The Distance" (JBJ, Sambora, Desmond Child) – 4:48
- "Joey" (JBJ, Sambora) – 4:54
- "Misunderstood" (JBJ, Sambora, Carlsson, Child) – 3:30
- "All About Lovin' You" (JBJ, Sambora, Carlsson, Child) – 3:46
- "Hook Me Up" (JBJ, Sambora, Carlsson, Child) – 3:54
- "Right Side of Wrong" (JBJ) – 5:50
- "Love Me Back to Life" (JBJ, Sambora) – 4:09
- "You Had Me From Hello" (JBJ, Sambora, Carlsson) – 3:49
- "Bounce" (JBJ, Sambora, Falcon) – 3:11
- "Open All Night" (JBJ, Sambora) – 4:22
- "No Regrets" *
- "Postcards From the Wasteland" *
[*] Bonus tracks - only present on Japanese release.
[edit] Personnel
- Jon Bon Jovi - vocals
- David Bryan - keyboards
- Hugh McDonald - bass guitar
- Richie Sambora - guitar, background vocals, Talkbox
- Tico Torres - drums, percussion
