What About Now
by Bon Jovi
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 12, 2013
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50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 6, 2013
    20
    Their most self-important but least memorable, engaging or relevant album yet. [Apr 2013, p.98]
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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 27 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 56
  3. Negative: 21 out of 56
  1. StrawberryBlond
    Apr 13, 2013
    1
    It looks like Bon Jovi have finally hit that point where rock bands start to really water down their sound. There are no timeless anthemsIt looks like Bon Jovi have finally hit that point where rock bands start to really water down their sound. There are no timeless anthems here, just a bunch of bland amateur sounding tunes that aren't representative of one of the biggest rock bands of all time. After hearing this, it's no wonder that tickets for their tour went on sale months before the album's release a classic sign that the album's going to be awful. It looks like Bon Jovi are going to need a much needed time out to decide the musical future of the band. Surely when they play their classics like Livin' On A Prayer, Blaze Of Glory, Bed Of Roses and Always, they wonder where they went wrong with their new work?… Full Review »
  2. Phadafi
    Mar 14, 2013
    10
    One of the best Bon Jovi's Album, the songs bring back the same style of their most recent albums like Lost Highway and The Circle. Because WeOne of the best Bon Jovi's Album, the songs bring back the same style of their most recent albums like Lost Highway and The Circle. Because We Can like the first single does show pretty much how the new album sounds. And it even contain a Richie's Sambora solo song: Every Road Leads Home to You, what is unusual, but great.… Full Review »
  3. Dono
    Mar 12, 2013
    1
    I have been a Bon Jovi fan since 1983. I have every album they have released, including releases in other countries. Without a doubt, thisI have been a Bon Jovi fan since 1983. I have every album they have released, including releases in other countries. Without a doubt, this is the worse album in Bon Jovi's career.

    I have been very critical of their releases since These Days, but at least in the releases since that album we had elements of rock. Some glimpses of hard rock. Sadly it appears those days are long gone. It appears that JBJ is more concerned with pleasing his 36-52 year old female demographic than actually staying true to what he is. JBJ is a rock star, who for whatever reasons appears to be very ashamed of his past. The past that built his legacy, the past that fans who purchase the concert tickets to catch a glimpse of what he and his band used to be.

    If JBJ cares what the critics and fans say, then hopefully he will read what is being written. JBJ needs to go back to a time that made him and his band what they were, an amazing hard rock act. Put out a New Jersey type of album. Then and only then will he reclaim what was once his. Sadly, I don't think he cares.    … Full Review »
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