Burning Bridges is the thirteenth studio album by the 80s rock icons, Bon Jovi and their first record without guitarist Richie Sambora, a founding member. The album has been described by the band as a "fan album" and Burning Bridges is exactly that - "a fan album". It is a rehash of the band's old and tired commercial rock sound, only meant to please the band's loyal fans and justify their upcoming world tour, as admitted by Jon Bon Jovi himself.
Most of the album's songs are unfinished tracks reworked for release, some written during The Circle sessions, and they have nothing very exciting to offer. The ballad Blind Love, however is a standout track. Although, it has been done countless times before by the band with hits like Bed of Roses, the song charms you with it's tender lyrics and fragile melody. The guitar-heavy I'm Your Man, is another notable highlight. With the ending track, Burning Bridges, Bon Jovi announces the band's departure from Mercury Records, the label which they have been signed to for the past 30 years, with some pretty harsh lyrics. Jon sings in a raspy country voice over acoustic guitars, "Adieu, good night, guten abend/Here's one last song you can sell", "Hope my money and my masters/Buy a front row seat in hell". You just can't help giggling to it.
Burning Bridges, to me, is a decent album at best.
Favorite Songs: Blind Love, I'm Your Man
Rating: 6/10
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