What is the best album by Bon Jovi?

Stadium-sized anthems, power ballads, and arena rock that dominated charts on both sides of the Atlantic — from glam-rock excess to country crossover and beyond. Which era defines them for you?

1

Slippery When Wet

Bon Jovi's 1986 commercial breakthrough featuring 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'You Give Love a Bad Name', one of the best-selling rock albums ever.

2

New Jersey

A 1988 hard-rock powerhouse album generating five top-10 singles including 'Bad Medicine' and 'I'll Be There for You'.

3

Keep the Faith

Bon Jovi's 1992 comeback album showcasing a more mature sound after a four-year break, featuring 'Bed of Roses' and the title track.

4

Crush

A 2000 album featuring the massive comeback hit 'It's My Life', which introduced Bon Jovi to an entirely new generation of fans.

5

These Days

A 1995 double album exploring darker and more introspective themes while maintaining arena-rock polish, featuring 'Something for the Pain'.

6

Bon Jovi

The band's 1984 self-titled debut, an energetic hard-rock introduction with the fan-favorite 'Runaway' that started it all.

7

7800° Fahrenheit

Bon Jovi's 1985 second album that built on their debut's sound before the commercial explosion of Slippery When Wet.

8

Have a Nice Day

A 2005 album featuring the anthemic title track and showing a band reengaged with their rock identity after the Lost Highway country detour.

9

The Circle

Bon Jovi's 2009 album addressing themes of war and social justice while maintaining big-tent rock appeal and emotional directness.

10

Lost Highway

A 2007 country-influenced crossover album that reached number one on both rock and country charts, expanding their audience.