Bon Jovi’s 'Slippery When Wet' (1986): The Hits, The Hair, & The History

Grab your hairspray and your jean jacket, because this week Dave and Rob are turning the clock back to 1986 to tackle one of the biggest rock albums of all time: Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet. With over 28 million copies sold worldwide, this powerhouse record gave us legendary anthems like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "Wanted Dead or Alive." But forty years after its release, we have to ask the ultimate question: does it still hold up as a masterpiece, or has it lost its edge? To help us settle the debate, we are thrilled to welcome back our good friend and resident rock aficionado, Dustin, to join the analysis! Together, the trio breaks down the tracklist, dissects the massive production that defined the arena-rock era, and discusses the cultural legacy of Jon, Richie, and the boys. Hit that play button to see if we're halfway there, or if this album is just shot through the heart—and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Chapters 00:00 - Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet Cold Open 03:02 - Welcoming Dustin to Discuss Bon Jovi Memories 03:56 - Recalling First Encounters with Slippery When Wet 06:58 - The 'Nice Band' Image of Bon Jovi 10:35 - Slippery When Wet's Iconic Facts and Stories 13:44 - Bon Jovi's Blueprint for 80s Hair Metal 18:44 - The 10-Song Limit and Missing Tracks 21:41 - Analyzing the Album Opener 'Let It Rock' 26:57 - The Iconic 'You Give Love A Bad Name' 32:12 - The Enduring Anthem 'Livin' On A Prayer' 38:50 - Discussing the Controversial 'Social Disease' 43:50 - The Ballad of 'Wanted Dead or Alive' 50:00 - The Underrated Anthem 'Raise Your Hands' 54:38 - The Seldom Played 'Without Love' 57:50 - The Energetic 'I'd Die For You' 1:01:05 - The Prom Anthem 'Never Say Goodbye' 1:04:44 - The Springsteen-esque 'Wild In The Streets' 1:09:48 - Overall Verdict and Favorite Slippery Songs 1:16:55 - Over the Top & Cobra: 80s Sleepover Movies 1:24:38 - Teasing the Next Episode: 1996's Twister   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: [email protected]  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.