This Left Feels Right (2003)

6 An intelligent approach to the ‘Greatest Hits’ concept, this fascinating album comprises acoustic and, in some cases, wholly rearranged versions of some of the band’s biggest hits and, as such, allows the listener to really dissect their construction. A soulful electric piano and acoustic 12-string ushers in Livin’ On Prayer, and the vocal to It’s My Life, is complemented by simple, Japaneseflavoured classical guitar lines. Be it the slide intro to Bad Medicine, the rocking stabs and urgent acoustics of Wanted Dead Or Alive, or the sassy rhythms of You Give Love A Bad Name, this is an idea that works wonderfully and the songs remain unscathed irrespective of treatment.

Recommended track: It’s My Life