Studio Album · No. 15
2020 Songwriting Credits by Bon Jovi
Produced by John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bon Jovi carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
2020 is a socially conscious record that finds Jon Bon Jovi responding directly to the events of its release year, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, and the experiences of returning veterans. Most of the album was co-written by Jon Bon Jovi with John Shanks and Billy Falcon, with Shanks and Bon Jovi handling production. "Limitless" served as the upbeat lead single, while "American Reckoning," written by Bon Jovi alone in response to George Floyd's death, channeled the album's protest spirit and donated its proceeds to the Equal Justice Initiative. The result is one of the band's most topical releases, trading arena anthems for commentary on the moment.
COVID-era album with a pronounced political and social conscience, produced by John Shanks and Jon Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi writes 7 of 10 tracks solo, the highest proportion of solo writes on any single Bon Jovi album. Billy Falcon and John Shanks each appear as co-writers on two tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Limitless
#10
|
Jon Bon JoviBilly FalconJohn Shanks | Jon Bon JoviBilly FalconJohn Shanks | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Do What You Can
#11
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 3 |
American Reckoning
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Beautiful Drug
|
Jon Bon JoviBilly FalconJohn Shanks | Jon Bon JoviBilly FalconJohn Shanks | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Story of Love
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Let It Rain
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Lower the Flag
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Blood in the Water
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Brothers in Arms
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Unbroken
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | John ShanksJon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |