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The Sweet Thing Vocal Association: Joanie Bye, Joanie Taylor, Lovena Fox, Sue Leonard, Cecille Laochelle, Linda Hunt (background vocals).
Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by George Marino (1998, Sterling Sound, New York, New York).
After selling more than 12 million copies of SLIPPERY WHEN WET (and becoming the light-metal champions of the decade), Bon Jovi took its "Wanted Dead Or Alive" rock n' roll cowboy theme to the next level on NEW JERSEY. The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn and engineered by Bob Rock-two masters when it comes to maximizing a band's sound. Pledging allegiance to the band's home state, NEW JERSEY reeks of attitude, emotion, and the need to party.
"Lay Your Hands On Me" is a venerable cock-rock anthem, while the hooks and chorus of "Bad Medicine" 'continued the band's Top 10 streak. "Blood On Blood" tells the story of childhood friends who maintain their bond to the end. "99 In The Shade" provides the musical backdrop for a group of friends taking an impulsive July cruise to the nearest shoreline. NEW JERSEY closes with "Love For Sale," a drunken sing-along about romance gone sour. The album represents Bon Jovi at the band's creative peak. Like a dream meeting of Bruce Springsteen and Clint Eastwood (with some Guns N' Roses thrown in for good measure), NEW JERSEY maintains Bon Jovi's harder-edged early sound while elevating the band to superstar status.
Engineers: Bob Rock, John Allen, Chris Cavallaro.
Personnel: Richie Sambora (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, background vocals); Jon Bon Jovi (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica, background vocals); David Bryan (vocals, keyboards, background vocals); Sue Leonard, Joanie Bye, Lovena Fox, Cecille Larochelle, Linda Hunt, Alec John Such, Joani Taylor (vocals, background vocals); Peter Berring (vocals); Scott Fairbairn, Audrey Nordwell (cello); Bruce Fairbairn (horns, percussion); Tico Torres (drums, percussion); Goudin Dido Morris (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Bob Rock.
Recording information: Chalet Sound; Little Mountain Sound Studios Ltd.
Photographers: Tim White ; Cameron Wong.
Unknown Contributor Role: The Sweet Thing Vocal Association.
Arranger: Peter Berring.
Bon Jovi: Jon Bon Jovi (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Richie Sambora (acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, background vocals); David Bryan (keyboards, background vocals); Alec John Such (bass, background vocals); Tico "The Hit Man" Torres (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Audrey Nordwell, Scott Fairbairn (cello); Gouin "Dido" Morris (percussion).
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This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. New Jersey Music | List Price | $9.95 (You save $3.46) | | Category | Rock Albums, Heavy Metal CDs, Rock/Pop, Pop, Hard Rock | | Label | Mercury | | Orig Year | 1988 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2968  | | CD Universe Part number | 1056067 | | Catalog number | 538090 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 09, 1999 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Bruce Fairbairn | | Recording Time | 57 minutes | | Personnel | Richie Sambora - acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, background vocals
Jon Bon Jovi - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Tico "The Hit Man" Torres - drums, percussion
David Bryan - keyboards, background vocals
Alec John Such - bass, background vocals
Also: Bruce Fairbairn, Scott Fairbairn, Sue Leonard, Audrey Nordwell, Cecille Larochelle, Gouin "Dido" Morris, Joani Taylor, Joanie Bye, Linda Hunt, Lovena Fox, Peter Berring | | Additional Info | Remastered |
Bon Jovi New Jersey Songs New Jersey Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews As good as slippery
New Jersey is almost as good as Slippery When Wet. Not quite as good due to a couple of fillers. Still one of the greatest rock albums
Submitted by Ezra (Hamilton, NZ)
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 Better Than Slippery?
No. But maybe just as good. JBJ has made a name for himself as a true rock and roll lead singer, while Richie Sambora showcases even more of an Eddie Van Halen style on this cd. This is not better than slippery, due to a few fillers. Slippery had none. But this is a fantastic cd.
Submitted by Zach (Lockport IL)
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Great Stuff
John goes all out on this CD! I grew up in the 80's and love 80's music!
Submitted by BEJT1 (Germantown, TN) 
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Few Rock bands are able to follow up their break through effort with a matching or better set. Bon Jovi did just that with New Jersey. This CD rocks just the same as "slippery..." but it is more mature, more fine tuned and better ROCKIN'. Bon Jovi is an American icon in ROck music. I hope to hear from them for years to come.
Submitted by rs_pringle (olympia, wa)
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I am John Peter Allen/Chief Engineer at Chalet Sound Studio.I did all the pre production recording for The "New Jersey"CD.I am the guy who recorded"LOVE FOR SALE" for the CD.I have to tell you working with these guys was the BEST EVER!
Truly Great musicians with a truly Great Vibe.I have worked with some other VERY FAMOUS N.J. Musicians but Jon, Richie,Tico,David and the Hugh are among the Best Rockers this State has EVER SEEN, HANDS DOWN
Love Ya Guys,John P Allen
Submitted by johnpallen56 ("Toms River N.J. USA")
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Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by George Marino (1998, Sterling Sound, New York, New York).
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