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One Wild Night? Well, that's not strictly true, as this live album was recorded on several different nights at a series of Bon Jovi concerts spanning three decades. But why be pedantic when the result is a live album that effectively doubles as a greatest hits collection? Bon Jovi's songs have always sounded tailor-made for stadiums and arenas and the choices here all sound bigger than life, from classic fists-in-the-air rockers ("Livin' On A Prayer", "Bad Medicine", "You Give Love A Bad Name", "Runaway") to lighters-in-the-air numbers ("Keep The Faith", "Wanted Dead Or Alive", "Something To Believe In"). The career-re-launching single "It's My Life" sounds right at home here, as do two great cover versions: Neil Young's "Rockin' In The Free World" (recorded, appropriately enough, in Johannesburg in 1995) and the Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays" (performed with Sir Bob Geldof). One Wild Night is the perfect companion piece to Bon Jovi's Best Of collection Crossroad, only this time, there's an audience. --Robert Burrow
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This really is a stunning album. Some people will be put off by the fact that its a live album, but the quality really is very high, and its the only greatest hits album available that is actually up to date. Not that its strictly a greatest hits album as there are a few big hits missing, but it really is hard to fault the song selection. Of course, most of the songs are tailor made for stadiums anyway, and some of the performances have a lot more energy than their studio counterparts. The only duff song on the album is the new one - One Wild Night - which sounds as though it should be sung by Ricky Martin. However, even if you're not a Bon Jovi fan at the moment I cannot recommend this album highly enough....SO BUY IT TODAY.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bon Jovi have maintained themselves as premier musicians over the last 17 years. This album shows what they can do live.
Richie (guitar) is simply amazing. His work on Wanted is breathtaking, and his brilliance is reflected on the rest of the tracks.
The missing star can be credited to the fact that Jon's vocals aren't especially strong on some of the tracks, especially It's My Life. I find it hard to believe that this incarnation of this track is the best they could find, because is is simply poor.
However, Someday I'll Be Saturday Night is sheer perfection. In its studio incarnation, it's an uplifting track. On this album, it's a landmark rollercoaster of emotions that will send goosebumps up your arms and shivers down your spine. In a shock turn, Jon's vocals are actually very good on this song. Richie gets the last laugh, as his guitar largely defines this track, and in fact the whole album.
In conclusion, this is good stuff, but buy Crossroads instead. It's a better greatest hits collection, as it has the ballads on it. I can't for the life of me work out why they didn't include Always on One Wild Night Live...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bon Jovi fans have been waiting for a live album for quite some time. They're a great live band and the lack of any live material seemed, to me anyway, like an odd thing. Having waited for so long then, it's a shame this album isn't better. Don't get me wrong, most of Bon Jovi's best songs are on this package, but the production is incredibly lacking. For one, the crowd noise fades in and out between 90% of the songs. For a second, the crowd seemed to have been muffled, making it sound like their are ten people in the audience. Thirdly, the music itself has a very tinny, clean feeling to it when it should've been a raw rock n' roll fest.
The title of the album seems like it's trying to live up to Bruce Springsteen's 3CD set "Live 1975 - 85", which is one of the greatest live albums of all time. In comparison, this seems like a damp squib.
I love Bon Jovi and their songs, I just wish they'd taken more time getting this right.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great CD
Love this CD, live versions give so much more atmosphere and usually longer than studio versions too, couple of nice surprise tracks on here too. Buy it now!
Published 4 months ago by AndyM
Fantastic
Very very good as it is a live recording and makes you wish that you were there.
Published 21 months ago by J. I. Daly
One Wild Night
`One Wild Night' is a pretty good live collection from Bon Jovi, offering a selection of tracks between 1985 and 2001. Read more
Published on 27 July 2009 by Spider Monkey
Amazing Album!
What a gem this album really is, a must have for all Bon Jovi fans!
"One Wild Night" really captures the energy, strength talent of my favorite band of all time. Read more
"One Wild Night" really captures the energy, strength talent of my favorite band of all time. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2008 by ReviewBlog51
A great album for new Bon Jovi fans
I had just started listening to Bon jovi when I got this cd and I have to say it is excellent. Even after seeing Bon jovi live he still has the energy that he has in most of his... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2007 by R. Easom
Not even better than the real thing...
HAVE YOU SEEN BON JOVI LIVE???
They are a whirlwind of activity, excitement, and fist pumping rockness. Tico is a dervish with the drums. David is bopper on the keyboard. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2005 by Mr. J. WARE
I Don't Like Mondays........
This is pretty good for a live album and it contains pretty much all of the best Bon Jovi tracks. Just make sure you skip the Bob Geldof track which is absolutely hideous! Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by "lellylurve"
One Wild Night right in My Bed- Room
Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow. Wow, this album is unbelievable. New Jersey fats rockers are back. This album is to good to be True. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2004 by The MP Project.
Just the best way to listen to Bon Jovi, ever!
As Lonn Friend sayz in the liner notes: "The magic of Bon Jovi live".
Magic is the right word. Read more
Magic is the right word. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2002 by "rik_davnall"
LIVE ALBUM RULES
This is a great live album. This covers most of Bon Jovi's career. There are some great live versions of Someday I'll Be Saturday Night and Wanted Dead Or Alive. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2002
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