Have a Nice Day by Bon Jovi (CD, Sep-2005, Island Records USA)

Bon Jovi may be one of the best-loved performers in the rock arena in the world. The guy is just plain likable. I'm not a woman, but I can see his appeal. Women drool over this guy.

For my wife's Christmas present I paid $400 for two 13th row seats at his Philadelphia concert 12/3 and it was well worth it. Not only did they do all the classics like "Bad Medicine" etc. but all their current hits off this album. It was an awesome concert, and I was my wife's hero.

This CD is Bon Jovi's best in a number of years. He is back with a vengeance.

I have been a Bon Jovi fan since the mid 80's and this album rocks! It's got some new sounds that will make this album go to the top!!! The boys from Jersey
still put "TODAYS" music to the curb with this album. Hope you enjoy!!

"fastassredskin73" From Va.

This cd will not disspoint you. If your a Bon Jovi fan it's a must have. Can't wait to see what they do next.

I have been listening to Bon Jovi since grammer school back in the 80's and have yet to find a bad album. This one does not disappoint. It is fun and filled with the energy we have come to expect from this band. Jon's voice has only gotten stronger over the years and the rockin guitar playing by Sambora is better than ever. The album is awesome!

I think its so funny that my kids are now listening to them - they've known Bon Jovi since they were little because of my old cd's, but now the kids in their classes are saying that this "cool band" Bon Jovi has a new cd out with "some pretty decent songs". Crazy that they are reaching a whole new generation of kids - that is so cool!

I bought the cd because I heard it on much more music and I just loved it. I have every bon Jovi cd that is ever put out and most of the video, He has an amazing voice

This is overall a great cd to listen to .
I bought this cd because the 13th song was added after the
jorfiginal cd was put out. The last song is a duet with
Jennifer Nettles of sugarland of another sog in this cd.
It isa great version and because of it I bought both Sugarland CDs

I bought it for my mom who loves Bon Jovi. I purchased it on eBay because the prices are impossible to beat. She loves it, it plays excellant.

This CD was a little different than most of the Bon Jovi CD's in that it has a littler mellow feel to it but was a nice change. I really like this one and will continue purchase Bon Jovi CD's in the future.

Delivery of product was excellant. Product was in good condition. The music on the cd is real good. I was very happy with the purchase

I don't like the way Bon Jovi calls women chicks...for God's sakes he is married with a family. I see him photo'd and it's a straight-on shot 'cause he ain't too pretty from the side. But hey, he is easy on the eyes and takes me back to a few old boyfriends and memories. How long can his image last without being reinvented? Take this album for what it's worth...just your money.

John Bon Jovi never disappoints. Another great album. They sound fresh and still harken back to the original sound that made them famous. A really nice album to own.

I really liked this CD, I saw that it was only rated average which I did not agree with. I thought there were some fun songs and some more serious songs. I guess I am just a Jovi fan from the '80s, I really like the more modern Bon Jovi music.

Definitely a sweet pick up because I've ALWAYS loved Bon Jovi's music and his duet with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles on "Who Says You Can't Go Home" was incredible! I really like the mix or country and rock too. They come off VERY well together!

I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday. He loves it. He's probably totally worn it out by now.

Bon Jovi's weakest effort to date....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Bon Jovi has never been more busy than in the millenium. "Have A Nice Day" is the band's fifth album since 2000 (not including their 4-discs boxset), and marks a departure in their sound and style, making this album very close to latest influences.
Considering the album as a LP, you have A-side with six Bon Jovi traditionnal tracks : a pop anthem ("Who Says You can't Go Home"), two ballads ("Welcome To Wherever You Are" and "Bells Of Freedom" featuring Desmond Child as co-writer), an instant BJ classic ("have A Nice Day"), a darker "grunge" song ("I Want To Be Loved") and a reworked version of a 2003 song, "Last man Standing", where Jon Bon Jovi is desperatly looking for the new Bob Dylan to appear...
The B-side has only rockers but "Wildflowers", a mid-tempo song dedicated to Jon's wife. With track 8, sound becomes more 2005 than with the first seven songs. And it goes like this until track 12 closing the regular edition (the Japan edition has three more tracks, including the heavy electronic anthem "Unbreakable", the soft and charming ballad "These Open Arms" and the rocker "Dirty Little Secret"). These songs from track 8 to 12 show a modern Bon Jovi, mostly "Novocaine" (about David Bryan's divorce) and "Complicated", where the band explores new grounds. Modern doesn't mean you can't recognize the band you liked : "Story Of My Life" has Jon's writing all over with an upbeat rythm, "I Am" is more traditionnal while "Last Cigarette" melts new influences to Bon Jovi's style. Sound and effects are very well done and the record seems even over-produced sometimes.
This album could have been very different : after recording it in 2004 and after staying awhile from a good time, Jon Bon Jovi said he didn't like too much few things : he changed lyrics to certain songs, meaning new recordings. He also wanted to add songs that were written the old way : few ones were written too fast with smalls developed ideas. The band went in studio to record four new songs and four others were taken out the final track listing of "Have A Nice Day", including the Japan bonuses, while the song "Nothing" was given to Bo Bice.
The song"Have A nice Day" was also reworked and 100% re-recorded. The acoustic bridge disappeared, verses lines changed, so did solo, many voices were added on the chorus...
The US version has a bonus that went #1 on Billboard's country charts : "Who Says You can't Go Home" featuring a duet with Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland. The original version (track 4) was released as a single in Europe, while the US had that duet, making Bon Jovi the only rock band having a #1 hit on country charts!!

Anyway, this album is not the best the band did : half the record is good for B-sides but not for a real chart breaker. Feels like the band had fillers in their pocket and no ideas to write anthems. The modern production is also parting ways with a more traditionnal sound the band used to have. The new influences are not bringing too much good ideas. Few tracks will survive in the heart of fans but this album won't stay long in their memories.

"Have A Nice Day" went #2 on the Billboard's TOP 200, sold well, but is it the most important? Where is the Bon jovi we used to love?

IT TRUELY SUMS UP ALL. HAVE A NICE DAY IS the thing you say when you're happy or when someone is just Pis**** u off. Its all about how you say it! Thanks Bon Jovi for summing it up in one great CD.

Loved how quickly it arrived, didn't like the condition, Descp. had said like new item but the case was very broken but the cd was fine and who needs a case anyway.

One of Bon Jovi's best CDs!!! A great mix of songs that make you feel good and inspire you. This is also a perfect CD to listen to when you need a boost of eneergy!

I bought this CD only for the song You Can't Go Home by: Jennifer Nettles & Bon Jovi! I absolutely LOVE Jennifer Nettles whether it's on this song or with Sugarland! I don't care anything about the rest of the CD! As a matter of fact, I wish I could find her music from when she had her own band! In my opinion, Jennifer Nettles is Sugarland all by herself! Only reason i rated this as Excellent is because of the duet version of You Can't Go Home by: Jennifer Nettles & Bon Jovi! I''ve NEVER even heard of the other songs!

This album sounds more fresh and updated what we are used to from Bon Jovi. The title seems to be extracted from Roxette's album released in 1999.

I love this CD! All the songs are great.
Jon Bon Jovi is awesome after all these years.
I can't wait to see him in concert.
Rock on!

Awesome CD a little rock & a little country.I love Bon Jovi then you add Jennifer Nettles what a great combination.would love to hear more of Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles together.
Seller was very prompt to deliver & Price was a steal.

I love Bon Jovi and all his cd's are great! I bought this CD for my son and He love's it to. Bon Jovi is one of the few artists that I listen to that I can also allow my kids to listen to as well. There great...