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After a six-year absence, pop-metal pioneer Aldo Nova released Blood on the Bricks in 1991. His self-imposed exile occurred after his unhappiness with 1985's Twitch. It's a bit ironic that Nova, whose splendid self-titled 1982 debut album and single "Fantasy" were hits, had to return with the help of Jon Bon Jovi. Nova helped lay the foundation for the superbly crafted pop-metal sound that Bon Jovi rode to superstardom. Bon Jovi and Nova co-produced the album and co-wrote eight of the ten songs. Blood on the Bricks was also issued on Bon Jovi's vanity label, Jambco, part of Mercury. Unfortunately, the album is generally overproduced and noisy and most of the choruses are shout-along affairs. When Nova produced himself, the songs had rumbling power, but there was a smoothness to them. Nova plays the guitars and virtually all the keyboards and is assisted by the likes of respected bass guitarist Randy Jackson and drummer Kenny Aronoff. "Blood on the Bricks" has a relentless, catchy groove but the lyrics starkly examine a gang fight. A spunky, swaying beat, a nice chorus hook, and a bluesy guitar solo make "Medicine Man" one of the best cuts. "Someday" is a typical power ballad. "Young Love" (co-written by Bon Jovi, Nova, and song doctor Jim Vallance) and "This Ain't Love" are redeemed by Nova's guitar runs -- especially the tones. The bombast is kept to a minimum on "Touch of Madness," and sonically it could have fit on one of Nova's first three albums. The album's highlight is "Bright Lights" and it speaks volumes that this is the only song Nova wrote by himself. At nearly six and a half minutes, Nova is able to stretch out with some wild guitar riffing and a light-speed organ solo. Blood on the Bricks should have been better. ~ Bret Adams
UK reissue of the rocker's fourth album, originally issued in 1991, featuring production by Jon Bon Jovi who also contributes eight songs, lead, & backing vocals. Original artwork & sleeve notes. Lemon. 2004.
Canadian rock guitarist Aldo Novo gets help from Jon Bon Jovi for the ten-song BLOOD ON THE BRICKS from 1991.
Personnel: Aldo Nova (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Steven Segal (slide guitar); The No Sweat Horns (horns); Daniel Barbe (piano); Greg Mathieson (Hammond B-3 organ); Randy "The Loveman" Jackson (bass); Kenny Aronoff (drums, percussion); Aldo Mazza (percussion); Jon Bon Jovi, Alan Jordan, Rick Virag, Kip Lennon (background vocals).
Q (9/91) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...tough but tasteful...spiked with hooks..." Blood On The Bricks Music Aldo Nova Blood On The Bricks Songs | 1. | Blood on the Bricks |
| 2. | Medicine Man  |
| 3. | Bang Bang |
| 4. | Someday |
| 5. | Young Love |
| 6. | Modern World |
| 7. | This Ain't Love |
| 8. | Hey Ronnie (Veronica's Song) |
| 9. | Touch of Madness |
| 10. | Bright Lights |
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Blood On The Bricks Music Blood On The Bricks Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Brilliant
i absolutely love this album!I had it on tape years ago and i am waiting for it to be shipped from the US on CD and I keep checking the post everyday! It is a must have, especially if you are Bon Jovi fan like me. It would be good if Aldo released something new.
Submitted by mylessandy (Australia) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Best after his debut album
Heard his debut album, it rocks, but after that quite dissappointing.With this album,it got better thanks to Jon Bon Jovi. After this he seems to dissappear from thin air. But this album rock on.
Submitted by syam1998 (Singapore)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Aldo Nova Enters The Nineties With A Powerful Release!
Released in 1991, "Blood On The Bricks" is one powerful release, loaded with heavy guitar riffs, great singing and as one reviewer has mentioned, his best effort since the self titled "Aldo Nova" 1982 release (which contained the smash hit "Fantasy"). Killer songs such as the title track "Blood On The Bricks" and "Medicine Man" were a breathe of fresh air when the beginning of the "grunge" movement was just beginning and would eventually become the new sound of the nineties. Buy this cd and crank it loud!!
Submitted by Barry ("Hallandale Beach, Fl.,USA")
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