The band has taken a long-awaited break from their endless array of touring and churning out album after album at the height of their career in the 80s. During this period each member of Bon Jovi has also taken the time to venture into their individual efforts, including solo efforts and musical and theatrical compositions. The outward change from their wild days of rock, complete with eyeliner and long hair have mellowed to a mature band of the 90s and right into the millennium.

After the last album in 1995, Bon Jovi is back with their latest, Crush. After six albums, the band still keeps the style of rock that Bon Jovi is recognised for. Yes, it means that they still sound the same like their previous albums. Their first single, "It's My Life" is the typical Bon Jovi song that one can instantaneously recognise. The first two tracks are hard and thrashy. It soon mellowed down to a ballad entitled, "Two Story Town". The next track, "The Next 100 Years," was recorded with a 64-piece orchestra.

Re-energised from their 5-year break, the touring bug has bitten the band yet again, with their first gig in Germany in March before moving to Japan for a six-month tour. They are also expected tour within the United States in September and October.