I don't mind the new single We Weren't Born to Follow. It's similar to basically every single they've had in the past decade (It's My Life, Bounce, Have a Nice Day, etc.). While it doesn't compare to some of his best work, it's not bad.
Bon Jovi has long been one of my favorite bands (though they continually slip down the list), owing mostly to Richie's incredible playing. I count Keep the Faith and These Days as hard rock masterpieces. Even Crush was pretty good for what it was. After that though, they've been extremely hit and miss.
The new album however, was IMO, the worst thing they've done to date. I dunno if I'd count it below their country album but I ignored that altogether. The Circle was hailed as their big comeback and I liked the first single enough so I bought the disc blindly. Big mistake. The performances and production is okay, but the songs are just bleh.
Also, Richie's album Stranger in This Town is an incredible work of blues rock. If you like that genre, it's a must-buy. I know people who hate Bon Jovi that love SITT.
