If this is Bon Jovi's last CD, 'Lost Highway' was a good route to travel

(By Joey Soto) Bon Jovi's "finally found his way" and "sayin' good bye to yesterday" on its latest album, "Lost Highway."

The songs send a message of hope for the future that is awe-inspiring for all sorts of audiences: kids, young adults, the middle-aged and even elderly.

The overall lack of profanity and typically mellow and soothing beats draw in a wide variety of listeners who can relate to many of Bon Jovi's newest hits.

Bon Jovi's single "Lost Highway" is upbeat with quotable lyrics that tell a story of how he's finally found his way on "this lost highway" known as life.

Jon Bon Jovi's now strumming his guitar to a hit similar to "It's My Life" in the song "Summertime," which fits perfectly into the release of the album.

In "(You Want to) Make a Memory," Bon Jovi reminisces on things everyone can relate to (old friendships, old significant others, etc.), making it a soon-to-be hit on mainstream radio and certainly a favorite for any listener in this album packed with heartfelt songs.

Continuing the trend of somber and mellow beats, "Everybody's Broken's" lyrics are moving and reminds even the most contrite spirit that "it's all right, to be a little broken" because everyone's broken in this life. Near the end of the song his lyrics are even thought-provoking when he pops the question, "Is who you think you are who you want to be?"

Bon Jovi's latest album is packed with great beats. Furthermore it's full of lyrics everyone can relate to in their daily lives. It's unclear whether this will be the ageless Bon Jovi's last album before calling it a career, but of their 10 released albums (not including their two best hits albums) this could be their best yet, which could mean ending their careers on a high note if this is the last recording of their illustrious career as a band.
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Joey Soto is a senior at Truman High School in Independence, Mo.
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