
18 August 1986 · 41 YEARS
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Desmond Child provided the essential songwriting guidance needed to craft these tracks. By testing the material in smaller venues before recording, the group ensured every chorus could command an audience.
Bruce Fairbairn managed the sessions, emphasizing a high-energy style typical of New Jersey rock. The final product embodies the bright, polished aesthetic that was prevalent on radio stations throughout the decade.