Blaze of Glory - Young Guns II [CASSETTE]

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Binding: Audio Cassette EAN: 0042284647342 Format: Soundtrack Label: Vertigo Manufacturer: Vertigo Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Vertigo Release Date: 1990-08-01 Studio: Vertigo
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Editorial Reviews: It must have been a hard job enlisting someone to write to music for Young Guns II. There simply aren't many great songwriters capable of overblown rock ballads which keep a straight face long enough to move you. Jon Bon Jovi, though, is not without a certain pedigree in this department: "Livin' On A Prayer", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive" are masterpieces of the genre that deserve far more respect than received wisdom would have you believe. And the good news is that--on Young Guns II--there is plenty more where that came from. You may be familiar with the hit single "Blaze Of Glory"; it sounds positively restrained next to "Blood Money" and "Never Say Die". There is something tremendously likeable about Jon Bon Jovi at the best of times. Like his New Jersey(tm) role model Bruce Springsteen, the blue collar sensibility has weathered the ascension to superstardom. Unlike Bruce though, Jon Bon Jovi is more than happy to dash off unabashed epics for post-brat pack celluloid homages to John Ford, boasting titles such as "Justice In The Barrel" and "Dyin' Ain't Much Of A Livin'". In a profession already bursting with people who take themselves too seriously, this is undoubtedly a good thing. --Peter Paphides
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Pure Class!! Comment: I really don't know why it's taken me so long to buy this album, this is without doubt Jon Bon Jovi's best solo CD. I don't think that I can add anything new that the other reviewers havn't already said because this really is a brilliant album. My favorite tracks are "Blaze Of Glory", "Billy Get Your Guns", "Dyin' Ain't Much Of A Living" and "Never Say Die". Don't wait for as long as I did, buy this incrediable rock gem today! Customer Rating: Summary: woohoo, i'll make ya famous Comment: truely great album which does the film justice. i don't think anyone could have done this better than bonjovi. though dialogue from the film is very low, this couldn't take anything away from this being 5 star quality. great lyrics in every song - "Blood money. That's what I call it 'Cause money for blood ain't no fair exchange Blood money Bought and then sold you But your conscience is all you can take to your grave" Customer Rating: Summary: I'm A Cowboy... Comment: Bon Jovi's fascination with the Western continues with this soundtrack to the largely unmemorable film Young Guns II. However, this soundtrack is anything but unmemorable, with plenty of great tunes and wonderful lyrics. Named after the classic song Blaze of Glory, that is indeed a stand out track, but don't expect the rest of the album to not live up to the legendary status of that song. The album ranges from quieter laid back songs like Miracle, catchy anthem like songs like Bang A Drum, to full on rock songs like Never Say Die. You even get a short instrumental song, Guano City, that was used in the film. Bon Jovi's husky tones suit this kind of cowboy album perfectly, and coupled with lyrics that really do make you feel like you are listening to a musical take on a Western movie. Memorable and easily relistenable many times, Blaze of Glory makes you want to jump on your horse and ride off into the sunset... Customer Rating: Summary: bon jovi at his best Comment: heard this album for the first time about 7 years ago and have been listening to it since. the lyrics are in my opinion some of the finest ever written by anyone. miracle and santa fe being my favourites,on an album that you wont tire of listening to. buy it,you wont regret it!! Customer Rating: Summary: Santa Fe. Nuff said. Comment: Blaze of Glory rises above the trappings of a soundtrack to a rather lame movie, and ends up being one of the most consistent albums with which Mr Giovi's been involved. It's not 100% fantastic (there are a couple of things that don't work, such as "Justice in a Barrel", and "You Really Got Me Now", but I defy any Bon Jovi fan not to be bowled over by the sheer brilliance of "Bang a Drum" and the title track. And then there's "Santa Fe". Words alone can not do it justice. Just buy this CD, slam on Track 5, and everything will become clear. More Reviews