Bon Jovi – Inside Out (Live) (2012)

Release Date: November 27, 2012
Label: Island Records
Type: Live album / Concert compilation
Genre: Hard Rock / Arena Rock
Length: ~72:53
Producers: Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, John Shanks, Desmond Child

Overview

Inside Out is the second official live album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released in late 2012. Rather than being a single‑show recording, it’s a curated compilation of live performances captured at some of the band’s biggest venues — including London’s O2 Arena, New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey, and New York’s Madison Square Garden — recorded during the Lost Highway Tour (2008) and the Circle Tour (2010).

The album debuted alongside a one‑night‑only cinema event, where concert footage was screened in theaters worldwide, featuring split‑screen views of performances and a pre‑show Q&A with Jon Bon Jovi and the band.

Inside Out serves as a snapshot of Bon Jovi’s live prowess in the late 2000s and early 2010s, blending classic hits with an energetic stage presence that spans their storied career.

Tracklist

Blood on Blood – live (~6:18)
Lost Highway – live (~4:12)
Born to Be My Baby – live (~5:22)
You Give Love a Bad Name – live (~3:49)
Whole Lot of Leavin’ – live (~4:40)
Raise Your Hands – live (~4:58)
We Got It Going On – live (~4:52)
Have a Nice Day – live (~4:05)
It’s My Life – live (~4:02)
I’ll Be There for You – live (~7:18)
We Weren’t Born to Follow – live (~4:12)
Wanted Dead or Alive – live (~5:38)
Livin’ on a Prayer – live (~6:18)
Keep the Faith – live (~7:09)

The setlist spans Bon Jovi’s catalog, from arena anthems of the 1980s to modern rock staples from the 2000s, giving listeners a comprehensive live experience.

Fun Facts & Trivia

Cinema Event Premiere: The album was first shown in movie theaters worldwide as a special one‑night live event, featuring interactive elements and multi‑venue footage.
Recorded Across Tours: Performances were drawn from both the Lost Highway Tour (2008) and the Circle Tour (2010) rather than a single concert night.
Classic Meets Contemporary: The tracklist mixes ’80s arena rock classics like “You Give Love a Bad Name” with 2000s hits like “We Weren’t Born to Follow.”
Band Personnel: Alongside the core lineup, touring musicians like Bobby Bandiera (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) and Lorenza Ponce (violin/backing vocals) appear on the recordings.
Unique Experience: The album provides fans with a compiled “best of live shows” feel, capturing different stadium atmospheres and crowd interactions.

Album Credits

Bon Jovi:

Jon Bon Jovi: Lead vocals, guitar
Richie Sambora: Lead guitar, backing vocals, talk box
David Bryan: Keyboards, backing vocals
Tico Torres: Drums, percussion
Hugh McDonald: Bass, backing vocals

Additional Touring Musicians:

Bobby Bandiera: Rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Lorenza Ponce: Violin, backing vocals

Producers:

Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, John Shanks, Desmond Child

Mini Review

Inside Out captures Bon Jovi at the peak of their live performance energy, blending powerhouse renditions of classics with engaging stage presence. Highlights such as “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Wanted Dead or Alive” sound massive in stadium settings, while deeper cuts like “Whole Lot of Leavin’” add emotional texture. With crisp production and a career‑spanning setlist, this live album offers fans a thrilling concert experience they can relive again and again.