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The Circle

Bon Jovi · 2009

52 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · glam metal

Anthemic choruses and reflective lyrics blend hard rock energy with pop sensibilities, capturing a sense of resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • anthems for collective moments
  • reflective listening experiences
  • uplifting emotional resonance
  • steady pacing with dynamics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'The Circle' marks Bon Jovi's eleventh studio album, following their commercially successful 'Lost Highway.' At this point in their career, the band aimed to reinvent their sound while maintaining their core arena rock identity, appealing to both long-time fans and a new generation.
Stylistic neighbors
Def Leppard· Aerosmith· Poison

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 We Weren’t Born to Follow 4:03
  • 2 When We Were Beautiful 5:18
  • 3 Work for the Working Man 4:04
  • 4 Superman Tonight 5:12
  • 5 Bullet 3:50
  • 6 Thorn in My Side 4:07
  • 7 Live Before You Die 4:17
  • 8 Brokenpromiseland 4:57
  • 9 Love’s the Only Rule 4:38
  • 10 Fast Cars 3:16
  • 11 Happy Now 4:21
  • 12 Learn to Love 4:39

Disc 2

  • 1 When We Were Beautiful: Band Documentary Film

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