Bon Jovi have announced a new album, Forever, out June 7th via Island Records. As a preview, the band has unveiled the video for its lead single, “Legendary.”
The pop-country-tinged track is anthemic and positive, fueled by major chords, “whoa-oh” choruses, and Jon Bon Jovi’s charismatic presence. The singer has battled vocal issues in recent years, but his voice sounds clean on the verses as backing vocals by the rest of the band supplement the song’s chorus.
“This record is a return to joy,” said Jon Bon Jovi via a press release. “From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn up the volume, feel good Bon Jovi.”
Bon Jovi are celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band this year. In addition to the new album, a career-spanning Hulu docuseries, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, is set to premiere on April 26th.
The four-part docuseries will chronicle all four decades of the band and its frontman Jon Bon Jovi, offering unprecedented access including “personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos.” The series was produced by ROS, the banner of filmmaker Gotham Chopra (Kobe Bryant’s Muse, Man in the Arena, Tom vs. Time), and edited and co-produced by Alex Trudeau Viriato.
Prior to the premiere, fans can also pick up a reissue of Bon Jovi’s 1984 self-titled debut album on vinyl starting March 24th (pre-order here).
As for the new album, Forever can be pre-ordered on vinyl (included limited signed copies), CD, and cassette via Bon Jovi’s official store.
Stream the video for “Legendary” and see the album art and tracklist below.
Forever Artwork:
Forever Tracklist:
01. Legendary
02. We Made It Look Easy
03. Living Proof
04. Waves
05. Seeds
06. Kiss The Bride
07. The People’s House
08. Walls Of Jericho
09. I Wrote You A Song
10. Living In Paradise
11. My First Guitar
12. Hollow Man