Bon Jovi-7800º Fahrenheit (1985)

Considered a transitional yet decisive step, Bon Jovi's second album perfectly exemplifies their energetic heavy rock past and their future of melodic and infectious hard rock. Still exhibiting some creative inconsistency, this second release successfully blends catchy pop harmonies with powerful rock. Despite this evident lack of compositional maturity, it features notable tracks that would soon become favorites at their acclaimed concerts. The galloping "Tokyo Road" and the vibrant "In and Out of Love" already showcase the band's brilliance. Other songs like "The Hardest Part Is the Night" and "Only Lonely" acquire the appealing tone that would soon be seen on albums like "Slippery When Wet" a year later, while the powerful "The Price of Love" and "King of the Mountain" are a clear nod to the heavy metal style of their debut album.