American rock band formed in 1983 in New Jersey, fronted by Jon Bon Jovi; known for arena-ready hits such as "Livin' on a Prayer" and the best-selling album "Slippery When Wet."

The band has sold over 130 million records worldwide. Richie Sambora was the longtime guitarist who later left the band. Major career highlights include the albums Slippery When Wet (1986) and New Jersey (1988).

DeBaser reviews show a band with major classics (Slippery When Wet, Keep The Faith, These Days) and a mixed reception to later work. Critics praise key 80s/90s records and live presence while often calling recent albums commercial or uneven.

For:Fans of classic rock, AOR and arena rock; readers seeking album-by-album reviews.

 Whether you like it or not, Bon Jovi have been in the race for over 30 years and have sold over 130 million records.

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 5 stars for an excellent album.

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 7800° Fahrenheit is an utterly monotonous and dull album, one of those made "because it has to be done".

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 It's not horrible, it's magical...it's not emphatic, it's invigorating...it's not stadium rock, it's rough without hurting...it's not fake, it's what I would be without superstructures...

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