Even with age you cn't beat Bon Jovi. This cd is well worth any price. Great selections!!!

"Now There's the Band - They really Play" Great album and Superb Concert. You guys ROCK!

Hints of a country band realized.....That said Bon Jovi brings you.....Lost Highway. There have always been overtures towards country music from JBJ from Wanted: Dead or Alive, to The Blaze of Glory soundtrack. You knew, however, that they would be followed up with a Bad Medicine or 99 In The Shade. It is becoming apparent, as they age, that they will rock less and croon more..... Sad but true. JBJ's Slippery When Wet voice abandoned him years ago. He's learned to pick his spots, like an aging fastball pitcher. But....he is from Jersey so...I like him....I'll just listen to SWW and NJ more! Keppin the Faith!

First I must say that the last review is uncalled for. I guess you are just jealous about the Penguins AND Bon Jovi.

This cd is defiantly worth every penny! It's a must have for every Bon Jovi fan!

I LOVE this album! I truly enjoy every song on the album, unlike "Crush" and "Bounce."

This is one of Bon Jovi;s best albums in years. The music is fresh and exciting and there's a lot of good music on tghe album - no empty fillers here

It may not be cool to be a Bon Jovi fan anymore, but I've been there since the hair band days and this CD really got me dancing. The boys still got it and have to say this is one band New jersey can be pround of. I hope Lost Highway brings the same as this one. See you at the Meadowlands!

Anybody agree?

I mean this cat can sing and when he belts out "Have a Nice Day" I believe him. My soul believes him. My dog believes him. My dog thinks its people. And my dog has human emotions. Please don't PM me about dogs being animals and not being capable of the emotional range of humans even though their brains are a tenth the size of ours. I don't care. You don't know Fritters. So please don't comment on him.

Anyway, if you're like me and you love to rock, then I would say this CD is full of anathemas to rock n roll. Good luck!

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY HAVE A NICE DAY and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

Overall this is a pretty good album from Bon Jovi. I love the two opening songs and the closing song. Some songs are better than others, but its Bon Jovi and they're amazing!

This is the sound we were waiting for from Jon and the boys. They have re-found their sound and they are back on the path to hit after hit. "Have a nice day" and the two versions of "You can't go back" are true chart busters. Buy this one now because it will be a classic in no time.

There are some great tracks on this album. A good "car" album. Occassionally formulaic and lacking differentiation, but Bon Jovi keeps finding the right edge.

I listen to this over and over in my car. It is great! The two versions of "Who says you can't go home" are both good and most all the other tunes are melodic with words that cut to the heart.

I have been a fan since "Runaway". Will always be a fan. If you have never seen this band in concert - you have missed an awesome live show. They are the best live band I have had the pleasure of hearing on more than one occasion. Hair Band? Not likely. They are professional musicians who happen to look good. They rock and I hope they rock 'til they drop!

This is probably the best of their music in years. Actually, I really would have to say this is my favorite and I have all of their music. Who Says You Can't Go Home with Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland is my all-time favorite and I have actually worn out my CD since buying it - so it is time to get another one.

I chose to review the new release "Have a Nice Day" by my all time favorite band, Bon Jovi. Though the minute the first note is sang you know if is Jon's raspy voice, this album is different from those in the past. It is a very diverse album with the bands first attempt at a country tune, titled "Who Says You Can't Go Home." This is a duet with country singer, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. The song received much airtime on the country stations claiming the number one spot on radio and on the Great American Country video countdown. This introduced Bon Jovi to an entirely new fan base. That being said, there are some things present in this album that are classic Bon Jovi sounds. Aside from Jon's spectacular voice, Richie Sambora's presence is also very noticeable, from his guitar playing and backup vocals, he also uses the voice enhancer made famous in the "Slippery When Wet" album's song "Living On a Prayer." This album is sure to bring new fans to the band, yet keep us older fans feeling satisfied that they are sticking to their roots, it's still the rock and roll that we want to hear.
My favorite songs on the new album, which is a difficult choice because the entire CD contains many wonderful songs, are "Have a Nice Day," "Complicated" and "Welcome to Wherever You Are." The first two songs are feel good, "I am comfortable in my skin" songs. These songs are reminiscing of "It's My Life" from their "Crush" album. The songs are kind of in your face, accept me as I am songs. They are very empowering to me. I would say that these are the classic Bon Jovi style pulsating drumming and edgy guitar licks. The guitar solos are classic to most Bon Jovi songs and Richie does not disappoint in these songs. "Welcome to Wherever You Are" is without a doubt my favorite song. I don't think of it as a ballad, it's not really their usual love song. It's a slow tune, but very inspirational. In that aspect it is Bon Jovi. In this song a deeper level is felt, a connection to God is mentioned and it is about self-acceptance. Though not their usual song, I feel that the message is something that the members of Bon Jovi incorporate into their lives through various charities. All in all, this was a very emotionally strong album, a feel good album.
My first experience with Bon Jovi was when my mother brought home "Slippery When Wet," the bands third album in the mid-1980's. I played that tape over and over until I wore it out. I loved the music, such heartfelt love ballads mixed in with hip shaking rock and roll. I was hooked. I have ever album ever put out by the band. Bon Jovi's energy and passion for life is apparent in their music. It is impossible to be in a bad mood listening to this album.
The best comparison I can make would be to Def Leppard. Both bands hit their fame out of the genre now classified as "Hair Bands" due to the hairstyles of the 80's and early 90's. Like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard has managed to stay popular and is still releasing albums to date. Both bands toured this year and I was lucky enough to get to attend both concerts. Both bands put on an awesome show, that even after a two-song encore, the fans are still screaming for more. Ballads from both bands that were popular in the 80's are still known today, even to those not in their fan base. One of the notable differences in the two bands would be that while Bon Jovi are good old American boys from New Jersey, Def Leppard comes from Great Britain. Though many of the "Hair Bands" have tried to break back on the scene, they have acquired new singers or entirely new bands and have not remained true to their rock roots. Both bands have four original members, one losing a band mate to a death, the other firing one who no longer cared and tried to give a 100 percent. Both bands are still as energetic and passionate about rock and roll and neither has had to comply or "sell out" to maintain their popularity.
For a better feel of the diverseness, I would recommend that you listen to their fourth album entitled "New Jersey." A very passionate album, with some great rock and roll, just like it should be.

First, I'm a LTF. Now to my review... Just like Crush and Bounce, at first I thought the cd sucked. But the more I listen to it the more I like it (I now really like Bounce and Crush). At first the only two songs I liked were Have a Nice Day and Who Says You Can't Go Home. Now I've added Last Man Standing (in fact that might be the best), Story of My Life, Bells of Freedom, and even I Want to Be Loved. Maybe Last Cigarette and Novocaine will be next.

What Jonny here doesn't realize was that he sucked in the 80s, so he decided to go pop and actually become WORSE!!! If this isn't the worst album of the new millenium, then it is definitely down there.

Now for the album itself. Jonny here has one of the worst voices ever, and his lyrics are cliche and asinine as well.

The guitarist doesn't do anything special, just play a couple powerchords, and if he plays any riffs, then they suck.

I have never heard the bass, and the drumming sounds like a 12-year-old just starting out.

"Who Says You Can't Go Home", and "Have a Nice Day" are two of the worst songs of the new millenium, but every song on here gets a 0/10 from me. These guys don't care about the music, they just want the cash and they just use their image to sell, making them the 80s Good Charlotte (and, to an extent, putting a plan into motion called "Image Sells").

For a good 2005 album, get Nevermore's "This Godless Endeavor"; the beginning to "Born" has more thought and originality than every song on here combined.

I said it before, and I'll say it again: GIVE IT UP, JON!!!!!

I'm writing this review so other fans don't waste their money on this. Besides the title track there are only mildly acceptable tracks and then about 5 others just plain suck. I wish I hadn't spent my money on this. I wish Bon Jovi would do something decent soon.

Well...where do I start.

My favourite track has to be "Unbreakable" for its crunching guitar riff and the lyrics are reasonable.

"Who says you can't go home" It's alright. It's alright. It's alright. It's alright. It's alright. It's alright. It does well for all intended purposes...selling the album. Nice song.

"Have a nice day" Meh. Not very interesting to be honest.

"Last Man Standing" Oh dear oh dear. How hypocritical. "Stuff your digital downloads". So cliché. Also, a bit hypocritical of Jon Bon Jovi, who told us to "Download our latest song and make it number one for only £1.50". This song sucks. Really, really badly.

Two stars for the fantastic guitar solos. The music is bad. The lyrics are bad. If you want descriptive, delicious music, get "Cross Road" and listen to "Wanted Dead or Alive". That is an example of Bon Jovi's potential. Compare this album with that song, and you will see which one rules.

Jon hasn't changed one bit; still that sexy, raspy voice we grew up with! You won't be disappointed.

Other than greatest hits this is the first Bon Jovi CD I have ever purchased. I love their sound and their songs but have never thought they were strong enough to produce an good CD. I was wrong. Since I don't carry any baggage for this band perhaps my view was different than some others. I don't care who wrote the songs or played guitor or piano. It was just good, fun music. My 14 and 12 year old sons liked it as well. The lyrics are that of a thoughtful man who has been around the world and is still having fun although there is some reflection. The music is just good straight forward rock. It isn't alternative, heavy metal or new age - just what you have come to expect from Bon Jovi. Rock on!

I am a huge fan of a lot Bon Jovi's earlier albums like slippery when wet, but when I heard this album I was wondering how once a really decent band that had great songs like 'livin on a prayer' could make something like this. The only reason I bought this was for the song 'Have A Nice Day' once I heard them preform it on Oprah. Nothing on this album is catchy or enjoyable except for the one song 'Have A Nice Day'. This album absolutly is junk, and I dont understand why people are giving it good reviews, they must be a hard-core Bon Jovi fan and be loyal to everything they do because this is absolute trash!! Dont waste your hard earned cash!

The Kool-Aid man should beat the s**t out of Bon Jovi. Everyone knows that he'd rather listen to death metal(hence the red color). As for how this album sounds, just read Kommisar's review. Bon Jovi's music just gets worse and worse.

a truly terrible piece of garbage from one of the worst "musicians" of the late 20th century

Giving you a brief rundown where I stand, I think "Bon Jovi" was good; "7800" was phenomenal and remains my favorite one; "Slippery When Wet" was very good; "New Jersey" was phenomenal, but in a different way from my favorite 2nd record; "Blaze of Glory" was really good; "Keep the Faith" could be classified as the last great record; "These Days" marked the start of a decline, but was still good; "Destination Anywhere" is probably the sad low point; "Crush" is a so so record with some great moments; "Bounce" isn't one of my favorites, but like "Crush" it does have its moments. This brings us to the 11th chapter. The best way to describe this record is that it resembles "New Jersey" but has some low points as well as some points that would indicate a return to the "Slippery When Wet" glory days. 'Have a Nice Day' will bring back memories of "Slippery When Wet." 'I Want To Be Loved' is a low point. "Welcome to Wherever You Are" is a nice ballad type song of hope that probably would have fit on "Keep the Faith." 'Who Says You Can't Go Home?' is a catchy song that has a "New Jersey" type sound. 'Last Man Standing' is a good song that falls somewhere between "New Jersey" and "Slippery When Wet." 'Bells of Freedom' sounds like it would have been most home on "These Days," but it does have a stronger edge; I don't consider 'Wildflower' a high point, but it is alright; 'Last Cigarette' is somewhat akin to "New Jersey's" 'Bad Medicine.' It's a good track. 'I Am' is an interesting song that sounds like it would have fit on "Keep the Faith." 'Complicated' picks up the pace and has a driving edge not so far away from the title track; 'Novocaine' is another low point on the record; 'Story of My Life' begins with some nice piano tones and is somewhat akin to "Crush's" 'Just Older.' The record ends with another version of 'Who Says You Can't Go Home?' that Bon Jovi sings very well with Jennifer Nettles. On this record, it would seem that Bon Jovi was trying to make one more record for his old school 80s fans. To be sure, no one really knows what the futre holds, but as far as a return to Bon Jovi's glory days of "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey," this is probably as good as it's going to get.

This is rocking - Bon Jovi at his best. A must not only for his fans. Especially the duet in track 13 is worth the purchase...

As a Bon Jovi fan since the beginning, I have to say I loved this cd! Great songs! Love every one of them.

I bought this cd after seeing my first Bon Jovi Concert this past winter. I think this is one of Bon Jovi's best CD's in a while. Songs are just great, not bad to workout too either, get's the blood pumpin!

Bon Jovi has remained abosolutely AWESOME from Runaway to Have a Nice Day. Bon Jovi has one of the few rock bands that have actually stayed together and have kept each and every band member for this long. Years and years. This cd was great though! It wasn't my favorite of the Bon Jovi cds, but I still LOVED IT! It was a nice change from the softer Destination Anywhere cd which I also liked. I'm glad Bon Jovi is starting to get back to more of the rock songs again. Such as Undivided and Bounce from the Bounce cd or songs from the Crush cd of a few years ago. If you're a fan of Bon Jovi, GET THIS CD! You are guaranteed to at least LIKE it at first, and after listening to it about only 2 or 3 times, you'll LOVE it. You will quickly get use to the songs, and it'll be you're FAVORITE cd until the band comes out w/ another cd. I can't wait! Well, hope you enjoy, and KEEP 'EM COMIN' BON JOVI!

I think this is Bon Jovi's second best album (Bounce being number one). So why can't they get any airplay besides country music channels. Why must everyone ignore them to include radio and TV. This disc is packed with more little gems from this rock and roll powerhouse. Every song is good and again the songwriting is top notch. But don't just take it from me, get and listen for yourself, you'll be glad you did.

While I still love several other albums/CD's, this new one in my opinion ranks as high as the sky. It is one of the very best ever done. The songs are radio and video friendly as well as their live shows. Every lyric tells a story and all the music to go with is so exciting, you want to listen to it over and over. Once again Jon has created yet another unique and creative way of expression. Not to mention a first in their career of winning a country music award for a song written really about his life and longing to be home. He picked the perfect female voice to blend with his which of course is Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. Even opened the door wider for the Country band that was not really in the limelight. Love the "beach boy-like" sounds on track 8. Tracks 1, 12 and 13 so much fun, makes you think of being with your friends. The remaining tracks, wonderful top notch, they did a winner with this one!

Bon Jovi's new album "Have a Nice Day", is a new spin to their classic rock albums released in the past. Released in September 2005, Bon Jovi has set a new tone to their commonly known rock music. "Have a Nice Day" is a mature twist showing the bands constant musical evolution. The songs on this album, such as their single "Have a Nice Day", are more in your face all the while incorporating beautiful ballads such as "Bells of Freedom".

Is it comparable to their other albums? Definitely not. To compare Bon Jovi's music throughout the years with this cd is almost an insult to the bands very creativity. The band has never disappointed their fans, from albums such as "Slippery When Wet" to "Crossroads", which were both hugely successful, and finally to this album "Have a Nice Day". To all Bon Jove fans, this is a great addition to your already long line of Bon Jove albums. To all new Bon Jove fans, give this cod a shot and I guarantee it won't be a disappointment. While you're at it, check out their older material. It's never too late to become a fan.

ITS A FANTASTIC ALBUM I DO RECOMEND IT AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE BON JOVI THEN YOUR A SAID PERSON (ERAH) YOU WILL GET TO LIKE HIM WITH THIS NEW ALBUM IT DOES TELL YOU IN THE TITLE


HAVE A NICE DAY!

This CD is great. I was never actually into Bon Jovi, but I got this CD as a gift, listened to it, and it is really good. Some highlites on this album are: Have A Nice Day, Who Says You Can't Go Home, Last Cigarette(the second best on the whole CD), I Am, Complicated, and Story Of My Life(the best song on the CD). Once again, I loved this Cd. You don't even have to be a fan of Bon Jovi to like it. If you havn't already, go pick it up. You won't be disappointed!

This is a great album. The first few times I listened to it, I thought it was so-so.

After some time and paying better attention while listening to it, it is a great album. The bands writing and music skills have got better with age.

Last man standing and Have a nice day are the best songs on this album in my opinion. But the rest are also very,very very good.