Blaze of Glory
Jon Bon Jovi · 1990
48 min · 11 tracks · country · traditional heavy metal · glam metal
Anthemic rock ballads fuse with storytelling lyrics, evoking the spirit of the Wild West.
Why this album works
'Blaze of Glory' not only reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 but also earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The album's title track became synonymous with the film 'Young Guns II', cementing Bon Jovi's influence in both music and cinema during this period.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys late-night contemplative moods long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Blaze of Glory' marked Jon Bon Jovi's first solo venture outside his band, Bon Jovi. This album came shortly after the band's commercial success with 'New Jersey' (1988) and showcased a shift towards more narrative-driven songwriting inspired by classic Western themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Bruce Kulick· Gorky Park
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Billy Get Your Guns 4:50
- 2 Miracle Standout 5:09
- 3 Blaze of Glory Standout 5:45
- 4 Blood Money 2:35
- 5 Santa Fe 5:41
- 6 Justice in the Barrel 6:49
- 7 Never Say Die 4:53
- 8 You Really Got Me Now 2:24
- 9 Bang a Drum 4:36
- 10 Dyin’ Ain’t Much of a Livin’ Standout 4:46
- 11 Guano City 1:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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