Blaze Of Glory: Songs Written And Performed By Jon Bon Jovi, Inspired By The Film Young Guns II
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Free Music Notes for Blaze Of Glory: Songs Written And Performed By Jon Bon Jovi, Inspired By The Film Young Guns II
Free Music Review: Bon Jovi's "Barnaby Rudge"
Hit: 4 Stars
For those of you who read Charles Dickens, you will know that "Barnaby Rudge" does not follow Dickens' standard formulas. On one hand, it is a good book, but if you are expecting Dickens' standard formulas like in "Great Expectations" or "David Copperfield" you may be disappointed. While I do like this record, there were traits of his earlier work that I missed. Obviously, the band was missing on this record! This record really does not have the energy of "7800," "Slippery When Wet," or "New Jersey." But there are things to be said for this record. It does have a good unity. That is, the songs fit together like chapters in a book. (Although I think it would have made more sense to make 'Blaze of Glory' the final track.) Also, there is an interesting combination of songs that are uplifting, and some that are sad. One thing I must point out in all fairness is that I myself am guilty sometimes of enjoying energetic songs without catching 100 % of the lyrics. Bon Jovi does not hide behind energy here. The lyrics are very out in the open, and they carry themselves. While other groups hide behind noise, effects, and obscenities, Bon Jovi DOES NOT. While this is not my favorite record of Bon Jovi's, it shows his finest merits. I can't say this rates in Bon Jovi's best ("7800," "Slippery When Wet," or "New Jersey." But in all honesty this was a BRAVE effort on Bon Jovi's part. He was the only member of his own group left at this time, and he tried something different. If nothing else, his admirable courage at this point in his life should get you to listen to this.Free Music Review: The Turn of "New Jersey" Continued.
Hit: 4 Stars
This record is certainly a change from Bon Jovi's "7800" and "Slippery When Wet." In "New Jersey," the change was already underway. As most of you know, Bon Jovi lost his group on this record, and that may be another reason the change he started on "New Jersey" went a step further. Bon Jovi may very well have felt that with the loss of his group, things were not going to sound the same. So his best bet was to go in a different direction. And in all honesty, this did seem to work. (Interestingly, even my parents liked this record.) Moving on, 'Billy Get Your Guns' is a good and catchy opener. Elton John actually plays on this song. 'Miracle' is a bit softer, but still good; The title track 'Blaze of Glory' almost steals the record; 'Santa Fe' is a sad but moving song that is well done; 'Justice In the Barrle' continues the good pace; 'Never Say Die' is one of the record's more uplifting songs and does carry an energy; 'You Really Got Me Now' is a nice release of tension. It borders on comical, and it has a nice sound to it; 'Bang A Drum' is the last bit of enthusiasm to the record. It has uplifting lyrics and a good energy; with 'Dyin Aint Much of A Living,' the record returns to a sad, but well done tone. Elton John returns to add his keyboard touches. If you're expecting the same tone as "7800" or "Slippery When Wet," you are probably going to be disappointed. But if you liked "New Jersey," chances are you will like "Blaze of Glory." While "7800" remains my favorite, this 5th record of Bon Jovi's showed that he could still make a good record under difficult circumstances.Free Music Review: Not the actual soundtrack but a great album
Hit: 4 Stars
Note there is an actual Young Guns II soundtrack album that isn't Blaze of Glory. Only two Jon Bon Jovi songs from this ablum actually appear in the movie, Billy Get Your Guns (in the closing credits) and Blaze of Glory. If the great orchestral music score songs from the film are what you're really after then get Young Guns II original soundtrack by Alan Silvestri. It's pretty hard to find, Silvestri also wrote the music score main theme for Back to the Future, Forrest Gump and many other successful films so you may have to settle for a compilation album (all that is available on Amazon at time of this review).
This ablum is Jon Bon Jovi's first attempt at a solo album away from the greatest band in the word Bon Jovi. There are some brilliant songs on this album none bigger than Blaze of Glory which nicely ends the film and takes the viewer into the credits of the Young Guns II movie.
Miracle is another great song along with Guano City, Never Say Die and Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'. Billy Get Your Guns is a bit tacky but a very simple repetitious song. You don't need to press skip it is all right.
Obviously most songs on here are inspired by the Movie Young Guns II and a lot are about Billy the Kid or Pat Garret so if this is not your preferred genre then this might not be for you.
You also get to here sound bytes from the movie by Keifer Sutherland and Emilio Estevez at the start of Billy Get Your Guns and Blaze of Glory which is pretty cool.
Free Music Review: Blaze of Glory????????
Hit: 4 Stars
Well I had put off getting this CD because I'm no longer a fan of Westerns. I loved them on TV when I was very young, but that was a very, very, long time ago! But inspite of references to guns, dying, etc. this CD didn't really sound Western to me at all!
There were times when it sounded like Southwestern music. But the music was a very mixed bag. "Billy Get Your Guns" is a very western title, but the music was really very upbeat. The music in "Santa Fe" actually had a string section playing in it! "You Really Got Me Now" had a blues sound to it! And the last song on the album was an instrumental that sounded exactly like Spanish Bull Fighting After I had listened to the CD I looked up who was doing this music. When I saw names like Elton John and Little Richard I finally knew why all the music was very different. Jeff Beck did a lot of the Guitar playing and at times I thought he was trying to sound like Richie!!!!!!! Sorry Jeff you aren't Richie! I had heard Bon Jovi perform Blaze of Glory in some concerts on TV. This was a great song when Bon Jovi did it, but it didn't come off nearly as well on this CD without the band. Jon sang well as always which was the saving grace of this CD as far as I'm concerned! If anyone else had been doing the singing I would have rated it lower!
Free Music Review: An Excellent Solo Effort From Bon Jovi's Frontman
Hit: 4 Stars
Stripped down a bit, a lot more "earthy," Jon Bon Jovi's "Young Guns II" album is a nice breakaway from his efforts with the band that bears his name. Fans of Bon Jovi, however, will find plenty to enjoy in this album. For starters, the raucous "You Really Got Me Now," has an excellent "jam session" feel to it. "Miracle" and "Never Say Die" give the listener a light dose of what made Bon Jovi tunes like "Born To Be My Baby" so much fun to listen to. Then there are tunes like "Blood Money" and "Bang A Drum" that herald the coming Americana sound that Bon Jovi would play more of with their later albums.
Last but certainly not least, "Blaze of Glory" sounds like a hairband tune soaked in whiskey and left out over night. It's the highlight track on the album and it alone makes this one worthy of purchase. Also included is Alan Silvestri's "Guano City," a passable track from the score of the film.
Overall, this is definitely a keeper for fans of Bon Jovi or anybody who enjoys grittier rock. Recommended.