Top tracks — play these first
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A Teardrop to the Sea Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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We Don’t Run — This track embodies the album's defiant spirit, combining driving rhythms with a message of resilience that resonates throughout the record.
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Life Is Beautiful — With its uplifting message and catchy melody, this song encapsulates the positive outlook that characterizes much of the album.
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Burning Bridges — The title track serves as a powerful anthem about moving forward and embracing change, reflecting the band's journey during this period.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with reflective ballads but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy start.
- Tracks four through six shift to more introspective themes with slower tempos and softer instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- mid-tempo anthems for sing-alongs
- uplifting themes for group listening
- emotional ballads for personal connection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Bon Jovi's continued vitality post-Sambora, appealing to fans and charting well.
- Themes
- personal reinvention· post-band dynamics
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2015, 'Burning Bridges' marked Bon Jovi's first album since the departure of guitarist Richie Sambora. It came after a period of artistic reinvention for the band, following their 2013 album 'What About Now', and aimed to reconnect with both old fans and a new audience amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Def Leppard· Aerosmith· Poison
Tracklist
- 1 A Teardrop to the Sea Start here 5:07
- 2 We Don’t Run 3:17
- 3 Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning 3:23
- 4 We All Fall Down 4:05
- 5 Blind Love 4:48
- 6 Who Would You Die For 3:55
- 7 Fingerprints 5:58
- 8 Life Is Beautiful 3:23
- 9 I’m Your Man 3:44
- 10 Burning Bridges 2:44
If this landed
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Alter Bridge
Blends hard rock with reflective themes of resilience and personal growth in a powerful sonic landscape.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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