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It must have been a hard job enlisting someone to write to music for Young Guns II. There simply aren't many great songwriters capable of overblown rock ballads which keep a straight face long enough to move you. Jon Bon Jovi, though, is not without a certain pedigree in this department: "Livin' On A Prayer", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive" are masterpieces of the genre that deserve far more respect than received wisdom would have you believe. And the good news is that--on Young Guns II--there is plenty more where that came from. You may be familiar with the hit single "Blaze Of Glory"; it sounds positively restrained next to "Blood Money" and "Never Say Die". There is something tremendously likeable about Jon Bon Jovi at the best of times. Like his New Jersey(tm) role model Bruce Springsteen, the blue collar sensibility has weathered the ascension to superstardom. Unlike Bruce though, Jon Bon Jovi is more than happy to dash off unabashed epics for post-brat pack celluloid homages to John Ford, boasting titles such as "Justice In The Barrel" and "Dyin' Ain't Much Of A Livin'". In a profession already bursting with people who take themselves too seriously, this is undoubtedly a good thing. --Peter Paphides
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JON BON JOVI Blaze Of Glory/Young Guns II (1990 UK 11-track CD album featuring songs by Jon Bon Jovi which were inspired by the film Young Guns II fold-out picture sleeve with lyrics and Jon poster!)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel
Format:Audio CD
Truely a masterpiece. The album is just as powerfull now as when it was first released. It has that classic eighties Rock n Roll sound. Favourites are Billy Get Your Guns, Justice in The Barrel, Never Say Die, Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin' and all time favourite Santa Fe. If you still don't own this album buy it you won't be disapointed.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. WARE
Format:Audio CD
Bon Jovi's fascination with the Western continues with this soundtrack to the largely unmemorable film Young Guns II. However, this soundtrack is anything but unmemorable, with plenty of great tunes and wonderful lyrics.
Named after the classic song Blaze of Glory, that is indeed a stand out track, but don't expect the rest of the album to not live up to the legendary status of that song.
The album ranges from quieter laid back songs like Miracle, catchy anthem like songs like Bang A Drum, to full on rock songs like Never Say Die. You even get a short instrumental song, Guano City, that was used in the film.
Bon Jovi's husky tones suit this kind of cowboy album perfectly, and coupled with lyrics that really do make you feel like you are listening to a musical take on a Western movie. Memorable and easily relistenable many times, Blaze of Glory makes you want to jump on your horse and ride off into the sunset...
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Party Marty
Format:Audio CD
Blaze of Glory rises above the trappings of a soundtrack to a rather lame movie, and ends up being one of the most consistent albums with which Mr Giovi's been involved.
It's not 100% fantastic (there are a couple of things that don't work, such as "Justice in a Barrel", and "You Really Got Me Now", but I defy any Bon Jovi fan not to be bowled over by the sheer brilliance of "Bang a Drum" and the title track.
And then there's "Santa Fe". Words alone can not do it justice. Just buy this CD, slam on Track 5, and everything will become clear.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
memories!!
it brought back good memories when I was a little younger! love the album, love the movie and love jon bon jovi!!
Published 1 month ago by K. Gibb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I really enjoy this album, think its one of the best recording by Jon Bon Jovi, i could be bias as i feel Bon Jovi can do no wrong!!
Published 2 months ago by Jan
5.0 out of 5 stars
got it when it was first released
a total rip roar of an album well worth adding to any record collection . Jon Bonjovi blows us away with a trully inspired western themed album from the title track to the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Michelle M. Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good film based album.
I know this is badged as a Jon Bon Jovi album but it is clear that although tied in to the Young Guns film it has so many ways still sounds like a Bon Jovi album. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Smartin
5.0 out of 5 stars
blaze of glory. certainly is
every song on this fine album brings out the pure genius on jon bon jovi, i absolutely recommend this album to anyone.
Published 22 months ago by craig
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of their best
Hey, its Bon Jovi, what more do you expect than brilliance. In my opinion, one of their best and I have all their albums. Read more
Published on 22 May 2010 by avidgamer
5.0 out of 5 stars
woohoo, i'll make ya famous
truely great album which does the film justice. i don't think anyone could have done this better than bonjovi. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2007 by S. Mcparland
5.0 out of 5 stars
bon jovi at his best
heard this album for the first time about 7 years ago and have been listening to it since.
the lyrics are in my opinion some of the finest ever written by anyone. Read more
the lyrics are in my opinion some of the finest ever written by anyone. Read more
Published on 3 May 2004 by Brian Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars
Some great lyrics on this CD
Some great lyrics really make you think, not as rocky as bonjovi material but its not bad just different i think its a great album best ones being, blood money, really got me now,... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of The Best Jon / Bon Jovi Albums Ever
Truely a masterpiece. The album is just as powerfull now as when it was first released. It has that classic eighties Rock n Roll sound. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2001 by Rachel
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