Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi · 1986
44 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · glam metal
Anthemic choruses and vibrant guitar riffs encapsulate the exuberant spirit of 80s arena rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- sing-along anthems with friends steady pacing for road trips energetic vibes for gatherings
- Context
- Released on August 18, 1986, 'Slippery When Wet' was Bon Jovi's third studio album and marked their commercial breakthrough. Following the underwhelming sales of their previous album, this record catapulted them into superstardom with hits like 'Livin’ on a Prayer.' The success solidified their status in the glam metal scene of the mid-80s.
- If you like
- hard rock, pop rock, glam metal
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- New Jersey — Continues the energetic arena rock vibe with anthemic tracks and vibrant production.
Slippery When Wet is an album by Bon Jovi, released in 1986. Anthemic choruses and vibrant guitar riffs encapsulate the exuberant spirit of 80s arena rock. 'Slippery When Wet' became a defining album of the 1980s, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remaining there for eight consecutive weeks. It has been certified multi-platinum, showcasing its massive commercial appeal and influence on the glam metal genre, inspiring countless bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slippery When Wet sound like?
Anthemic choruses and vibrant guitar riffs encapsulate the exuberant spirit of 80s arena rock. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock. Start with "Let It Rock".
Is Slippery When Wet a good place to start with Bon Jovi?
Yes, Slippery When Wet is recommended as a starting point for new Bon Jovi listeners. Anthemic choruses and vibrant guitar riffs encapsulate the exuberant spirit of 80s arena rock. Released on August 18, 1986, 'Slippery When Wet' was Bon Jovi's third studio album and marked their commercial breakthrough. Following the underwhelming sales of their previous album, this record catapulted them into superstardom with hits like 'Livin’ on a Prayer.' The success solidified their status in the glam metal scene of the mid-80s.
Who is Slippery When Wet for?
Slippery When Wet works well if you're into sing-along anthems with friends, steady pacing for road trips and energetic vibes for gatherings.
How many songs are on Slippery When Wet?
Slippery When Wet has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Let It Rock.
- 1 Let It Rock Start here 5:24
- 2 You Give Love a Bad Name Standout 3:43
- 3 Livin’ on a Prayer Standout 4:09
- 4 Social Disease 4:18
- 5 Wanted Dead or Alive Standout 5:10
- 6 Raise Your Hands 4:17
- 7 Without Love 3:40
- 8 I’d Die for You 4:32
- 9 Never Say Goodbye 4:50
- 10 Wild in the Streets 3:53
Release Date
August 18, 1986
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 1 sec
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