To commemorate both the band's two-decade mark in the music industry and the selling of 100 million records,
Bon Jovi culled together this four-CD/one-DVD collection. An homage to
Elvis Presley, both in the title and cover concept (with each group member wearing a gold lame outfit), this set pays tribute to
Bon Jovi's fans, many of whose written testimonials are sprinkled throughout the accompanying photo-packed booklet.
Jon Bon Jovi also contributes explanations of specific songs and his own thoughts about the band's 20-year journey. Most importantly, the 50 tracks that make up the audio portion reinforce how this New Jersey outfit managed to survive in a fickle market for so long: a wealth of well-written tunes built on a foundation of great hooks, heartfelt sentiment, and well-honed musicianship. There's plenty to sift through here, including demos of much-loved favorites ("Someday I'll Be Saturday Night"), soundtrack contributions ("Edge of a Broken Heart"), and solid international B-sides ("Ordinary People"). Most impressive is the above-average amount of previously unreleased fare (including lead-vocal performances from each bandmember). The DVD is filled with rare archival material, including interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, making the set essential for
Bon Jovi's millions of fans. ~ Rovi Staff