Destination Anywhere

Artist: Jon Bon Jovi
Label: Polygram Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio Cassette

UPC: 731453490345
EAN: 0731453490345
ASIN: B000001EV9

Release Date: 1997-06-17

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Tracks:

Queen of New Orleans
Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Midnight in Chelsea
Ugly
Staring at Your Window With a Suitcase in My Hand
Every Word Was a Piece of My Heart
It's Just Me
Destination: Anywhere
Learning How to Fall
Naked
Little City
August 7
Cold Hard Heart [Demo Version]
I Talk to Jesus [*]

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Customer Reviews:

The Low Point, But Still Some Moments........2006-07-10

2 stars would probably be more accurate. But since a mediocre Bon Jovi record is better than none at all, I'll be generous. Like "Blaze of Glory," "Destination Anywhere" was made without his band. However, while "Blaze of Glory" would make it seem that Bon Jovi could hold his own and that the return of his group was optional, this solo record "Destination Anywhere" would make it appear that the reunion of his band was essential to his survival. Most of you know they did regroup afterwards to make "Crush." Well, onto the subject at hand. The first thing you will notice is that Bon Jovi does NOT really sound like himself on this record for the most part. Sadly, the change does not seem for the better as Bon Jovi slips into a grunge type tone. If you like old school Bon Jovi, chances are you will not like the first several songs on this record. In addition, Bon Jovi always seemed to be able to prevent his clicheish songs from sounding so. But that does not seem to be the case on this record. But even this mediocre Bon Jovi record does have a few moments. The record gets 1 star for the title track: "Destination Anywhere." On this track Bon Jovi starts to sound like his old self again, and rather than just sounding like a radio tune, this song does reflect effort. It sounds like a track that would have been on "Keep the Faith" or "These Days." This record gets a 2nd star for 'Little City.' While this song is different from anything Bon Jovi has done, this is a case where different seems to work. It's a low key song, but a good one. Finally, like on his "Crush," Bon Jovi saves the best for last. The 3rd star is for 'August 7, 4:15.' This track really saves the record. This song reflects the tragic death of the daughter of Bon Jovi's manager. This song is done tastefully and with dignity. In addition, on this track Bon Jovi really does sound like his old self again. The power of this track falls somewhere between that of "New Jersey" and "Slippery When Wet." To Bon Jovi's virtue, he does two good things with this song. (1) He gives his old school 80s fans one song. (2) While this song does have a tragic story behind it, we really do get the impression that Bon Jovi honestly feels for this girl and that he is NOT trying to just make another song. Being perfectly honest, this is quite arguably Bon Jovi's weakest record. But do be warned. If you skip it, you will miss out on one good song, one great song, and one phenomenal song.

Jon Bon Jovi...where were you?.......2006-05-13

This is a masterpiece! It has left me gobsmacked a lot of times. I received this CD in 1997 from a friend and I just hated this CD! I thought this was, well...darn awful of Bon Jovi to come up with wussy songs like these...So, I had put this album away until a few months later, out of sheer boredom, I played it again...This time, I kept reading the lyrics as the song was played out. I have never stopped listening to the songs since. I think it has something to do with the lucid and easy-to-remember lyrics, and ofcourse, you give Jon Bon Jovi a nursery rhyme and he will make a song out of it.

Its 2006, and I just bought my second copy. I had lost my earlier copy in 1999.

That has to say a lot for the genius that this guy is...

ABSOLUTLY AWFUL !.......2006-04-13

Is this for real? It sounds like John Tesh or Harry Connick Jr.
I just got this CD and it put me to sleep. It should be called Destination down the tube.I'm a diehard Bon Jovi fan from New Jersey and I cannot believe he released this tragedy.I love all the CD's from Bon Jovi but this solo by Jon sounds like elevator or nursing home music.And for Richie,Bryan and Tico, please don't let Jon out of your sight again.

A Neglected Gem.......2006-01-17

I bought this cd when it came out, and loved it right away. I still listen to it regularly, and continue to be amazed that none of the tracks were ever released as singles. "Midnight in Chelsea" and "Queen of New Orleans" are just two of the many great songs that are better than a lot of the junk that makes it onto the airwaves, so the lack of attention to the only solo release from such a major talent is inexplicable.

Plagiarizing the Foo Fighters..........2005-12-17

"Queen Of New Orleans" = "Hey, Johnny Park!"...listen to both songs (the latter one being from the Foo Fighters) and it's EXACTLY the same guitar riff...Bon Jovi released his album a month later than the Foos..."Midnight In Chelsea" is good though

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