Just for a little perspective of set list crap from..... Bon Jovi can suck my dick

[tberrie007]

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Review 6 for Bon Jovi

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MGM Grand Hotel

- Las Vegas

, NV

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013

Posted 04/22/2013

by LVMH

I have to say, I have seen Bon Jovi at least 40 times and this performance was probably the worst I have seen. Richie was not playing with the group, maybe back in rehab (we hope he gets the help he needs). The new Bon Jovi CD, Because We Can is poorly written and has yet to produce a mega hit. "I don't want to be another wave in the ocean" ? really??? The seats were expensive! $325 got you a near nosebleed seat. There was nothing special about the effects. Jon literally had no connection with the band or his audience. He merely floated through the motions. Additionally, he sounded more nasal than usual. I was glad he didn't do a lot of cover songs which puts the band as a college frat band. I don't think I am alone in this review because I went to the bathroom-which I never do during one of their performances and people were complaining about how bad it was and "I can't believe I spent so much money on these tickets." Jon your ego - while comical- is getting to be a bit much.

Favorite moment: When it ended

Opening act(s): none

STAPLES Center

- Los Angeles

, CA

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Posted 04/22/2013

by HaveANiceDay1890

I would have rather gone to watch a WNBA game. That's how bad I would rate this concert.

Don't misunderstand, Bon Jovi is a very talented and amazing singer but he put the crowd to sleep with his choices of songs to play. Plus without Richie Sambora it just wasn't the same quality of music.

If you are reading this review before you buy tickets, I strongly recommend you reconsider and take your partner to a nice dinner instead. If you already have tickets then I would sell them on StubHub to try to get some of your money back.

STAPLES Center

- Los Angeles

, CA

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Posted 04/21/2013

by TheBluesmanOfSantaMonica

He played too many lesser known songs. I'm not a big fan of his but go to a lot of concerts in general. I expect to know enough of a big groups songs to make it worthwhile. Maybe because Richie wasn't there they didnt play some but it was boring but to his big fans.

Chesapeake Energy Arena

- Oklahoma City

, OK

- Sat, Mar 16, 2013

Posted 03/19/2013

by Okiedude

Strangest show I've seen in years. It should have been great, but it just did not work for me and my wife. Band was tight, lights were over the top, sound was good, CEA was packed to the rafters and the fans were totally into it. Jon Bon Jovi was so boooooring as a performer. He has a pretty smile, his guitar playing was extremely simple, he was so static. I don't think his hair even moved the whole hour and half before we got up and left. I also did not like the way it was all about JBJ, the lights were only ever on him and or Richie. You never really even saw the rest of the band, they were playing in the dark. Check your ego at the door. Having seen Aerosmith there earlier this winter, which was possibly the best Aerosmith show I've ever seen (out of 9-10 times) I couldn't help but compare Steven Tyler to JBJ. Steve had the moves, Jon did not.

[November_rain]

LOL @ the "Favorite moment: when it ended"

I´m a big Bon Jovi fan but I must admit the last cd´s don´t grow on me as much as the old ones did. I´ve heard people complaining about the setlist of the shows lately but I guess that neither Bon Jovi nor GNR are the only bands that repeat the setlists in their concerts.

[Apollo]

What does this have to do with GnR?

[Amir]

I and 99.9% of the crowd wouldn't want a GNR show without WTTJ, SCOM, NR, Nightrain, PC. LALD and KOHD, they're regarded as GNR songs by a lot of people (though KOHD could be cut in half live and make room for another song). For me the worst setlist choice was the Motivation-Dizzy Solo-SOD run in most of the 2012 tour. Nearly put me and everyone in the audience to sleep. Having It's So Easy after WTTJ works really well, though you could prob switch it up between Brownstone and RQ afterwards from night to night.

That said, I'm a bit miffed that after 12 shows I still haven't heard TWAT. Could have easily been swapped in for another CD song like Maddy or SOD for one or 2 shows, and who knows, might be received better with crowd than one of the more regular CD songs.

[DieselDaisy]

You know GN'R are really messed up when their fanbase are citing Bon Jovi as some sort of defence.

I and 99.9% of the crowd wouldn't want a GNR show without WTTJ, SCOM, NR, Nightrain, PC. LALD and KOHD, they're regarded as GNR songs by a lot of people (though KOHD could be cut in half live and make room for another song). For me the worst setlist choice was the Motivation-Dizzy Solo-SOD run in most of the 2012 tour. Nearly put me and everyone in the audience to sleep. Having It's So Easy after WTTJ works really well, though you could prob switch it up between Brownstone and RQ afterwards from night to night.

That said, I'm a bit miffed that after 12 shows I still haven't heard TWAT. Could have easily been swapped in for another CD song like Maddy or SOD for one or 2 shows, and who knows, might be received better with crowd than one of the more regular CD songs.

I agree with you except KOHD which bores the shit out of everyone. It is supposed to be a 'must play' yet I have never met anyone yet who likes the thing.

[November_rain]

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I agree with you except KOHD which bores the shit out of everyone. It is supposed to be a 'must play' yet I have never met anyone yet who likes the thing.

I think that it´s because most people prefer the UYI version instead. I don´t like how they play the song now.

[tberrie007]

You know GN'R are really messed up when their fanbase are citing Bon Jovi as some sort of defence.

I and 99.9% of the crowd wouldn't want a GNR show without WTTJ, SCOM, NR, Nightrain, PC. LALD and KOHD, they're regarded as GNR songs by a lot of people (though KOHD could be cut in half live and make room for another song). For me the worst setlist choice was the Motivation-Dizzy Solo-SOD run in most of the 2012 tour. Nearly put me and everyone in the audience to sleep. Having It's So Easy after WTTJ works really well, though you could prob switch it up between Brownstone and RQ afterwards from night to night.

That said, I'm a bit miffed that after 12 shows I still haven't heard TWAT. Could have easily been swapped in for another CD song like Maddy or SOD for one or 2 shows, and who knows, might be received better with crowd than one of the more regular CD songs.

I agree with you except KOHD which bores the shit out of everyone. It is supposed to be a 'must play' yet I have never met anyone yet who likes the thing.

this guy i work with is a huge fan on bon jovi and he was tellign me how awful he sounded lately and i was curious to see for myself...i posted to show that we here in GNR land tend to live inside that fishbowl and soemtimes need to see outside if form time to time

[Val22]

I saw Bon Jovi for the first time about a month or so ago. I was glad they played the hits from the 80's because I haven't bought a new cd of theirs since then. lol

They didn't do "Wanted Dead or alive", so I was disappointed with that, but maybe because Richie S wasn't there. BonJovi is coming back to Dallas in October and I'm wondering if Richie will be there? The ticket prices are so high it's unreal that anyone would pay thousands to be in the little pit in front of the stage, but they do and they did.

I was bored for most of the show and a lot of people were since I saw a lot of people playing with their cell phones. lol

I saw GNR 3 times and was never bored with their set list at all. Love them all 3 times and hope in the near future I get to see them again.

[Axl_morris]

I saw Bon Jovi the other week. Now, I never paid for the show and i'm not the biggest fan (it was either go to a concert free or sit on the internet with my thumb up ass all night) and I enjoyed it. His voice was consistent, but I felt the songs were either tuned down, or slowed down, as I've heard old stuff on youtube that was far better (sound familiar?) Lots of crowd interaction, which is good, but I felt there was just too much by the end of the show. He is quite boring to watch though, and I feel this is Axl's strong point, he always hoping, skipping and doing something different and messing around, where as front men holding an instrument and singing seem flat to watch.

I also saw Iron Maiden, who were great, Bruce's performance was similar to Axl in terms of moving around loads and maintaing high energy, but his voice was very breathless and weak watch any show, it's really bad. And you can tell from his last couple of DVD's. So, there are two singers around Axl's age who I have seen lately who are struggling to sing how they used too. Axl and Bruce make up for it by being great front men, and Bon does it by interacting with the crowd.

End of the day, you are comparing apples to oranges, it's down your own taste in music, a review is just someone's opinion and there is no greater opinion than your own.

[Val22]

I saw Bon Jovi the other week. Now, I never paid for the show and i'm not the biggest fan (it was either go to a concert free or sit on the internet with my thumb up ass all night) and I enjoyed it. His voice was consistent, but I felt the songs were either tuned down, or slowed down, as I've heard old stuff on youtube that was far better (sound familiar?) Lots of crowd interaction, which is good, but I felt there was just too much by the end of the show. He is quite boring to watch though, and I feel this is Axl's strong point, he always hoping, skipping and doing something different and messing around, where as front men holding an instrument and singing seem flat to watch.

I also saw Iron Maiden, who were great, Bruce's performance was similar to Axl in terms of moving around loads and maintaing high energy, but his voice was very breathless and weak watch any show, it's really bad. And you can tell from his last couple of DVD's. So, there are two singers around Axl's age who I have seen lately who are struggling to sing how they used too. Axl and Bruce make up for it by being great front men, and Bon does it by interacting with the crowd.

End of the day, you are comparing apples to oranges, it's down your own taste in music, a review is just someone's opinion and there is no greater opinion than your own.

Yeah, Jon's voice is pretty consistant. Never going up or down and he never really screams. I think Axl's voice is way better, but I'm a bigger fan of GNR than Bon Jovi. Like I said, I never saw them in the 80's or 90's and when they came to Dallas I figured I'd check them out, but I paid about $200 a ticket and I don't think they were worth it. Yeah, they played for about 3 hours, but after the 80's songs, I was bored out of my mind. Won't be seeing them anytime soon. And it's funny the critic's review said he felt Jon was trying to be more like Bruce Springsteen with his moves. Oh well, they're both from Jersey ! lol

[magisme]

Is the gist of this thread GNR > Bon Jovi, which = *high fives*?

[jmapelian]

I imagoine these reviews would be alot better if people werent paying $200-325/show. Im surprised there are people that would pay those types of prices to see bon jovi, i know i sure as hell wouldnt

[Coma16]

I imagoine these reviews would be alot better if people werent paying $200-325/show. Im surprised there are people that would pay those types of prices to see bon jovi, i know i sure as hell wouldnt

They could go see Slash for $45

[Apollo]

I saw Bon Jovi the other week. Now, I never paid for the show and i'm not the biggest fan (it was either go to a concert free or sit on the internet with my thumb up ass all night) and I enjoyed it. His voice was consistent, but I felt the songs were either tuned down, or slowed down, as I've heard old stuff on youtube that was far better (sound familiar?) Lots of crowd interaction, which is good, but I felt there was just too much by the end of the show. He is quite boring to watch though, and I feel this is Axl's strong point, he always hoping, skipping and doing something different and messing around, where as front men holding an instrument and singing seem flat to watch.

I also saw Iron Maiden, who were great, Bruce's performance was similar to Axl in terms of moving around loads and maintaing high energy, but his voice was very breathless and weak watch any show, it's really bad. And you can tell from his last couple of DVD's. So, there are two singers around Axl's age who I have seen lately who are struggling to sing how they used too. Axl and Bruce make up for it by being great front men, and Bon does it by interacting with the crowd.

End of the day, you are comparing apples to oranges, it's down your own taste in music, a review is just someone's opinion and there is no greater opinion than your own.

Great great great post.

Diesel, you are also spot on.

[Dariablue]

Good post Axl Morris. I saw Bon Jovi a few months ago and the band as a whole was pretty boring. No movement no interaction. Jon did what he could but it seemed like a solo artist and a backing band. He sounded good though. GNR is a much better show IMO.

[IndiannaRose]

I saw Bon Jovi for the first time about a month or so ago. I was glad they played the hits from the 80's because I haven't bought a new cd of theirs since then. lol

They didn't do "Wanted Dead or alive", so I was disappointed with that, but maybe because Richie S wasn't there. BonJovi is coming back to Dallas in October and I'm wondering if Richie will be there? The ticket prices are so high it's unreal that anyone would pay thousands to be in the little pit in front of the stage, but they do and they did.

I was bored for most of the show and a lot of people were since I saw a lot of people playing with their cell phones. lol

I saw GNR 3 times and was never bored with their set list at all. Love them all 3 times and hope in the near future I get to see them again.

I was at that show. Wanted was played.

[Estranged Reality]

Has absolutely nothing to do with GN'R, and this whole Bon Jovi vs GN'R thing is so...outdated? Axl slagged him off like twenty years ago -- I doubt the two guys even really care anymore about each other.