Destination Anywhere de Bon Jovi
Álbum de Bon Jovi
- Fecha de lanzamiento: 17 de Junio de 1997
- Compositores: Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Stewart, Desmond Child, Eric Bazilian
- Productores: Dave Stewart, Stephen Lironi, Jon Bon Jovi
Destination Anywhere es un álbum de Bon Jovi, publicado en 1997. El disco incluye 13 canciones, entre ellas «Queen Of New Orleans», «Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town», «Midnight In Chelsea» y «Ugly».
Lanzado en 1997, Destination Anywhere es el segundo álbum en solitario de Jon Bon Jovi. Grabado durante un hiato de Bon Jovi tras la gira del introspectivo These Days, este disco representa la mayor desviación estilística de Jon respecto al sonido de su banda. "Destination Anywhere" es un álbum de rock alternativo y pop maduro, con un sonido sofisticado, oscuro y fuertemente influenciado por la música británica y la electrónica de los años 90. El proyecto fue acompañado por un cortometraje del mismo nombre, protagonizado por el propio Jon Bon Jovi junto a Demi Moore y Whoopi Goldberg. Es su trabajo más personal, experimental y aclamado por la crítica como solista, una obra que demostró su versatilidad y su capacidad para crear música más allá del arena rock.
Cómo se grabó
Después de la agotadora gira de "These Days", la banda decidió tomarse otro descanso. Jon Bon Jovi aprovechó este tiempo para explorar su faceta como actor y para componer un material que no encajaba en el molde de Bon Jovi. Para este proyecto, se asoció con productores conocidos por su trabajo fuera del hard rock, principalmente Dave Stewart (de Eurythmics) y Stephen Lironi. La grabación se llevó a cabo en diversos estudios, incluyendo la casa de Jon en Nueva Jersey y los famosos Abbey Road Studios de Londres.
El concepto del álbum era crear una banda sonora para una historia sobre un hombre lidiando con el dolor y la pérdida en una gran ciudad. Esta idea culminó en la producción de la película "Destination Anywhere", donde las canciones del álbum se entrelazaban con la narrativa, creando una experiencia audiovisual completa.
Un vistazo al sonido
El sonido de "Destination Anywhere" es una ruptura deliberada con el hard rock. Es un álbum atmosférico, con un uso prominente de loops de batería, teclados, guitarras con efectos y una producción que recuerda al britpop y al rock alternativo de la época. La voz de Jon Bon Jovi es más contenida e introspectiva, alejándose de los gritos de estadio. Las letras son las más maduras y narrativas de su carrera, contando historias de personajes urbanos, perdedores y amantes en busca de redención.
Un vistazo a las canciones
El primer sencillo, "Midnight in Chelsea", es un tema de pop-rock atmosférico con un videoclip grabado en las calles de Londres que define el tono del álbum. "Queen of New Orleans" es una de las canciones más enérgicas, con un ritmo de R&B. "Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" es una balada desgarradora sobre la adicción.
La canción que da título al disco, "Destination Anywhere", es un himno optimista de pop-rock. "Ugly" es una reflexión sobre la autoimagen y la superficialidad. El álbum muestra una consistencia y una cohesión que sorprendieron a muchos.
Cómo le fue en listas
El álbum fue un éxito masivo en Europa, el Reino Unido y Sudamérica, donde su sonido más maduro conectó fuertemente con el público. En Estados Unidos tuvo un éxito más moderado.
- UK Albums Chart: 2
- USA Billboard 200: 31
- Alemania (GfK Entertainment): 1
- Australia (ARIA): 4
- España (PROMUSICAE): 2
Acogida de la crítica
La crítica aclamó "Destination Anywhere" como la obra cumbre de Jon Bon Jovi como artista en solitario. Fue elogiado por su valentía, su madurez lírica y su sofisticación musical. AllMusic lo describe como "su mejor y más satisfactorio trabajo fuera de la banda". "Destination Anywhere" es un álbum que demostró que Jon Bon Jovi era un compositor versátil y profundo, capaz de crear arte conmovedor y relevante más allá de los confines del rock de estadios.
Listado de Canciones
- Queen Of New Orleans4:32
Letra
Queen Of New Orleans Bon Jovi She said baby our love's just like your songs The beat ain't bad but the words are all wrong It's time to pack my bags, it's time to just move on She sang Johnny, I'm gone, gone, gone And she was gone Me and Leigh met summer of '95 In a burgundy dress lookin' finer than a French wine A Cajun queen with another side She was a schoolboy's dream, I was out of my mind She was lookin' fine She said: "You want to drive me home" But what I didn't know... Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the Queen of New Orleans Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans Ooh, Ooh - It was almost like a dream That night I made a move, man I felt hard When I put my hands in her cookie jar She was more than a girl, she was a cabaret star I was a deer in the lights of a speeding car Nothing's what it seems She was a Venus de Milo in her sister's jeans Ooh, Ooh - I was dancing with the Queen of New Orleans Ooh, Ooh - Dancing in the streets of New Orleans Ooh, Ooh - Dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans Ooh, Ooh - It was almost like a dream Ooh, ooh, (shalala) I was dancing with the Queen of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing in the streets of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) I was dancing cheek to cheek in New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing with the Queen down Bourbon Street Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing with the Queen of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing in the streets of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) nothing's what it seems in New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing with the Queen of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing with a Queen of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing with the Queen of New Orleans Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing with the Queen of New Orleans - Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town5:18
- Midnight In Chelsea4:58
Letra
J. bon jovi, dave stewart The kids round here look just like sticks They trade old licks with a beat up six I just smile and catch the groove Gothic girls all dress in black Serious as heart attacks It takes a little bit of getting used to The old man with the whiskey stains Lost the night forgot his name His poor wife will sleep alone again And it aint hard to understand Why shes holding on to her own hand Chorus: Its midnight in chelsea, midnight in chelsea No ones asking me for favors No ones looking for a savoir Theyre too busy saving me (repeat chorus) Ive seen a lone,sloane ranger drive Seems her chauffeur took a dive And sold her secrets to the sun And later in a magazine I finally figured what it means To be a saint, not a queen Two lustful lovers catch a spark And chase their shadows in the dark Someones getting off tonight Of a big red bus thats packed so tight It disappears in a trail of light Somewhere someones dreaming baby its all right... Chorus: Its midnight in chelsea, midnight in chelsea No ones asking me for favors No ones looking for a savoir Theyre too busy saving me Midnight in chelsea, midnight in chelsea No ones pinned dreams on me No ones asking me to bleed Im the man I want to be When chelsea girls sing... Its morning when I go to sleep In the distant dawn a church bell rings Another day is coming on A babys born, an old man dies Somewhere young lovers kiss good-bye I leave my soul and just move on And wish that I was there to sing this song Chorus: Its midnight in chelsea, midnight in chelsea No ones asking me for favors No ones looking for a savoir Theyre too busy saving me Its midnight in chelsea, midnight in chelsea No ones pinned dreams on me No ones asking me to bleed Im the man I want to be The man I want to be,the man I want to be Midnight in chelsea - Ugly3:23
Letra
If you're ugly, I'm ugly too In your eyes the sky's a different blue If you could see yourself like others do You'd wish you were as beautiful as you Yeah! And I wish I was a camera sometimes So I could take your picture with my mind I'd put it in a frame for you to see How beautiful you really are to me Ugly! Ugly! All of us just feel like that somedays Ain't no rainbow in the sky When you feel U.G.L.Y And that's Ugly Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Yeah. Yeah, Yeah! Ugly! Ugly! All of us just feel like that somedays Ain't no rainbow in the sky When you feel U.G.L.Y And that's Ugly! Ugly! All of us just feel like that somedays Ain't no cure that you can buy When you feel U.G.L.Y and that's Ugly! So if you're ugly, I'm ugly too If you're a nut then I must be a screw If you could see yourself the way I do You'd wish you were as beautiful as you Yeah, I wish I was as beautiful as you! - Staring At Your Window With A Suitcase In My Hand4:26
Letra
STARING AT YOUR WINDOW WITH A SUITCASE IN MY HAND You think you know me just because you know my name You think you see me 'cause you've seen every line of my face You want to want me just because I say that I want you But does it matter if anything I'm saying is the truth You need somebody, somebody to hold on to But this ain't the movies and we ain't the heroes Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by And the moon don't give a damn My boots just keep on walkin', but my heart don't understand Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand I say I want you, but when we woke up one of us was crying You rolled over and all you said was 'Man I think I'm dying' Our song is over, the band of gold has been feeling like a nose You place your bets, 'cause no one thinks they'll lose Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by And the moon don't give a damn My boots just keep on walkin', but my heart don't understand Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand The light of love can blind you 'til it covers up your eyes And you try to find the reason not to say goodbye It's the course of every sailor standing on dry land Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand The night is fading, like my old tattoo A heart and a dagger, that says 'Forever' Staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand The streetlights buzz as the cars roll by And the moon don't give a damn I'm gettin' tired of talking, and I don't understand Why I'm staring at your window with a suitcase in my hand - Every Word Was A Piece Of My Heart5:15
Letra
J. Bon jovi I've been staring at the page For what seems like days I guess I put this one off for a while Did I see a tear fall from your eyes Or did you laugh so hard that you cried When I served my secrets on a silver tray to you Hey now, I guess the nights just bringing me down Theres not love, theres no hate I left them there for you to take But, know that every word was a piece of my heart Youve been the blood in my veins The only one who knows my middle name And the smiles they came easy cause of you You know that I love you, but I hate you Cause I know I can never escape you Let the choir sing for tonight I'm an easy mark Hey now, am I acting just a little too proud Theres not love, theres no hate I left them there for you to take But know that every word was a piece of my heart Have I said too much Maybe I haven't said enough But know that every word was a piece of my heart Hush me darling, maybe I've lost my touch Maybe I've lost my guts - there, is that truth enough Hey now, hey now You know these love letters mix with whisky Just don't light a match when you kiss me Though Ill blow away, you know Ill be back soon Hey now, hey now, hey now, am I talking just a little too loud Theres not love, theres no hate I left them there for you to take But know that every word was a piece of my heart Have I said too much Maybe I haven't said enough But know that every word was a piece of my heart Hey now, am I talking just a little too proud Hey now, the nights just bringing me down - It's Just Me6:44
- Destination Anywhere4:55
Letra
J. Bon jovi Hey babe, its me parked outside your house I know that hes asleep, so listen to me now Darlin, I'm tired of living just in your dreams I'm getting out You know we both sold our souls Were just growing old, in this sleepy, dead-end town Destination anywhere Name the place and Ill be there Pack a bag a were out of here - lets run Baby, we both been running uphill for too long We both settled for something, got nothing And we both know its wrong Go on admit it we lived it, I'm leaving - Get your boots and come on I got my coat and my keys, I need you next to me, then I'm gone Destination anywhere Name the place and Ill be there Pack a bag a were out of here - lets run Destination anywhere Left of right, I don't care Maybe well just disappear like the sun When these wheels spin, they can all eat our dust As far as I'm concerned, this whole towns lost Its nuts We wont be here when they put us down Its our big chance and I'm calling you now Theyll never let us go unless we try I'm tired of living just to die Were getting out of here, destination anywhere Destination anywhere Name the place and Ill be there Pack a bag a were out of here - lets run Destination anywhere Left of right, I don't care Maybe well just disappear like the sun, come on, come on, come on - Learning How To Fall4:03
Letra
J. Bon jovi I was walking on a wire Looking down, there was no net Now, I'm standing at your door Me and my last cigarette Yeah weve been through this before Too late to cover up my tracks Damn the fool who begs for more Ill take my past and paint it black Now the circus has left town This clown has got to get his feet back on the ground I'm learning how to fall Learning how to take a hit Had to walk before I crawled It was winner take it all Now I'm learning how to fall Yeah, I got the hang of it I was standing in the light There were faces all around I put my gloves up for a fight One sucker punch and I was down I'm learning how to fall Learning how to take a hit Had to walk before I crawled It was winner take it all I'm learning how to fall Yeah, I got the hang of it I was flying through the clouds Pucker up, its time to kiss the ground I'm learning how to fall Learning how to take a hit Had to walk before I crawled It was winner take it all I'm learning how to fall Now I got the hang of it - Naked4:41
Letra
J. Bon jovi, G. Wells, M. Hudson My friend had a girlfriend She liked her drink Sucked the head off her lagger Threw me a wink And she said to me buddy, whats your sign? I was off I was runnin Knocked me clean off my feet Her tongue kept on selling What any blind man could see I just kept on stumbling through the stop signs She said what you hiding underneath that shirt? Right behing the buttons theres a heart that hurts Adams evening left the curse Take it off make it work Naked - naked - just get back to basics Naked - face it - you can't fake it when youre naked Naked - face it All I'm saying The tail you been chasing Put the k back in kink Threw a coin in her jukebox I started to think She just smiled and offered me a peace sign How far you gonna run in those designer shoes The soul with holes aint gonna be the one you lose I don't know which one is worse Adam, me or you Naked - naked - just get back to basics Naked - face it - you can't fake it when youre naked Naked - face it All I'm saying Take it, embrace it Baby, here we are Can't you almost... Taste it Naked - naked - just get back to basics Naked - face it - you can't fake it when youre Naked - naked - naked - naked - Little City4:56
Letra
J. bon jovi I got my call light on Gimme one more fare tonight Just get me over the bridge I can see those shiny bay lights You know Im never alone But Im feeling lonely tonight Damn, I got my last cigarette But I aint got not light God let these wheels roll To where the girls are pretty When the nights explode And life is still living Down this open road The arms of pity Wait to greet me tonight in little city In my rear view mirror I see someone elses hairline I hear that fire in your eyes Is on the rock and doing hard time And the grapes of wrath, theyre on the vine Theres wine in this dirt Here love aint love Its just another four letter word God let these wheels roll To where the girls are pretty When the nights explode And life is still living Down this open road The arms of pity Wait to greet me tonight in little city Now that cold gray fogs Just a rolling down the highway Hes come to carry me home Its put a little smile on my face - August 7, 4:154:57
Letra
It was another day A perfect Texas afternoon A mother and two children Play the way they always do As they raced home from the mailbox A mother and her son Against a little girl of 6 years old The independent one The deputies went door to door Through all the neighborhood They said I got some news to tell you folks I'm afraid it ain't so good Somehow something happened Someone got away Someone got the answers For what happened here today Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no, no Tell me it was just a dream - August 7, 4:15 God close His eyes and the world got mean August 7, 4:15 Now the people from the papers And the local TV news Tried to find the reason Cop dogs sniffed around for clues Someone shouted: Hit and Run The coroner cried: Foul Her blue dress was what she wore The day they laid her body down Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no, no Tell me it was just a dream - August 7, 4:15 God close His eyes and the world got mean August 7, 4:15 I know tonight that there's an angel Up on Heaven's highest hill And no one there can hurt you baby No one ever will Somewhere someone's conscience Is like a burning bed The flames are all around you How you gonna sleep again Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no, no, no, no Tell me it was just a dream - August 7, 4:15 God close His eyes and the world got mean August 7, 4:15 - Cold Hard Heart4:42
Letra
J. Bon jovi You said you loved to watch me sleep You put your head down on my chest To hear my breath Go on, take my last breath from me I don't want to live no more And cut my eyes so I can't see I can't see you looking back as you walk out the door Chorus: Cold, hard heart Cold, cruel heart Whats it gonna take To break your cold, hard heart I was a lover lost in sea You found me washed up on the beach You took me home, you gave me breakfast I said Id offer you protection, but you didn't charge a fee Chorus: Cold, hard heart Cold, cruel heart Whats it gonna take To break your cold, hard heart Cold, cold heart Cold, cruel heart Whats it gonna take To break your cold, hard heart What are you hiding underneath that shirt If youre the one to run babe Then you don't feel the hurt Her hair so brown, and eyes so green You used to say I made good company Shed bring me wine and sip her tea Then youd give yourself what you could give to me Chorus: Cold, hard heart Cold, cruel heart Whats it gonna take To break your cold, hard heart Cold, cold heart Your cruel heart Whats it gonna take To break your cold, hard heart Whats it gonna take
