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New Van Halen Album (1 Viewer)
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Autumn Wind
Footballguy
Fave tracks so far:
"China Town"
"Blood and Fire"
"She's the Woman"
"As Is"
"Honeybabysweetiedoll"
"China Town"
"Blood and Fire"
"She's the Woman"
"As Is"
"Honeybabysweetiedoll"
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
I detected some hints of Dimebag Darrell as well.This might be the best song on the album. There is no way a group of guys this old (minus Wolfie) should sound this pulverizing.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
cobalt_27
Footballguy
My thought as well. Some of their early releases (e.g., Tattoo) kinda sucked. But, most of the other tracks have really rocked. China Doll, Outta Here, HSBD, As Is, among a few others...pretty surprisingly sweet.
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bigbottom
Footballguy
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
Eastwood
Footballguy
B-Deep
Footballguy
not without Gary
B-Deep
Footballguy
according to you
Eastwood
Footballguy
By the way at the new album release party the other night in LA is getting fantastic reviews. A few quotes
"Contrary to the Café Wha? performance a month ago, David Lee Roth traded in his overalls and intimate club act for what the fans know and love – Diamond Dave was back in full force, dressed in custom jewel studded leather pants, a vibrant blue shirt and a couple different unique jackets. Roths vocals were strong, dead on and his pitch was perfect."
I agree that those clips at the Cafe Wha weren't the best, but it had to be the audio system and lack of feedback. Roth sang fantastic the last tour (at least the 2nd night he did in Greensboro) so for those who bought tickets, I'd be encouraged by this.
A few other notes-
"Eddie, Wolfley, and Alex were as tight as a rock band could be. Edward Van Halen is clearly back to playing like the guitar god we all know and love. Goosebumps were rampant. Ed used a replica of the original red striped Frankie for “Tattoo”, and used his Stealth Wolfgang on every other song. Wolfgang used three different striped basses."
Finally the set list for this 1 hour show-
You Really Got Me
Runnin’ With The Devil
Unchained
The Trouble With Never
Everybody Wants Some!!
She’s the Woman
Dance The Night Away
Panama
Tattoo
Hot For Teacher
Ice Cream Man
Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
Jump
"Contrary to the Café Wha? performance a month ago, David Lee Roth traded in his overalls and intimate club act for what the fans know and love – Diamond Dave was back in full force, dressed in custom jewel studded leather pants, a vibrant blue shirt and a couple different unique jackets. Roths vocals were strong, dead on and his pitch was perfect."
I agree that those clips at the Cafe Wha weren't the best, but it had to be the audio system and lack of feedback. Roth sang fantastic the last tour (at least the 2nd night he did in Greensboro) so for those who bought tickets, I'd be encouraged by this.
A few other notes-
"Eddie, Wolfley, and Alex were as tight as a rock band could be. Edward Van Halen is clearly back to playing like the guitar god we all know and love. Goosebumps were rampant. Ed used a replica of the original red striped Frankie for “Tattoo”, and used his Stealth Wolfgang on every other song. Wolfgang used three different striped basses."
Finally the set list for this 1 hour show-
You Really Got Me
Runnin’ With The Devil
Unchained
The Trouble With Never
Everybody Wants Some!!
She’s the Woman
Dance The Night Away
Panama
Tattoo
Hot For Teacher
Ice Cream Man
Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
Jump
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
Would love to see them this tour, but I don't have that kind of scratch.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I can't rip any of the youtube videos to MP3. All copyright protected or some ####.
zamboni
Footballguy
"Swap-meet Sally, tramp-stamp cat" does have a nice ring to it though.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Its already up on torrent sites. Just downloaded it. Gonna give it a listen later.
tom22406
Footballguy
Let's not leave out"mousewife to mombshell in the time it took to get that new tattoo tattoo tattoo"
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I don't have any clients, used to pull #### off megaupload but that's apparently ( o Y o )-up at this point too. I wish it released today, I'd just go buy it - going to party at my brother's house tomorrow and he's going to be dying to hear it. I guess I can just play the youtube vids with my phone, I do have mini speakers that plug into it.
JZilla
Footballguy
hate you guysLet's not leave out"mousewife to mombshell in the time it took to get that new tattoo tattoo tattoo"
Wingnut
Footballguy
Check yer PMs
bigbottom
Footballguy
They're so crazy that I question Ed's ability to pull them off live.the guitar solos throughout this CD are incredible. I honestly think this may be approaching Fair Warning or VH1 for Ed's best work.
Eastwood
Footballguy
He'll have to be sober to do so, that's for sure. By all accounts, he really has gotten his life back together. And since his own son is with him every night, you'd hope he'd be extra motivated to keep it together.And speaking of Wolfie, I have a feeling NONE of this would be happening if not for him.They're so crazy that I question Ed's ability to pull them off live.the guitar solos throughout this CD are incredible. I honestly think this may be approaching Fair Warning or VH1 for Ed's best work.
Leviathan
Footballguy
Show me your dragon magicTattoo tattooSo autobiographicI gotta admit Eric Cartman sounds good on bass. Whoda thunk it?hate you guysLet's not leave out"mousewife to mombshell in the time it took to get that new tattoo tattoo tattoo"
soothsayer
Footballguy
PSA - today is the official release day for ADKOT. Can't stop listening to it.
Also - Howard 101 on Sirius/XM is playing non-stop Van Halen clips/interviews. It isn't live - it's a compilation of all things Van Halen from past episodes all compiled into six hours worth of material. On now.
Also - Howard 101 on Sirius/XM is playing non-stop Van Halen clips/interviews. It isn't live - it's a compilation of all things Van Halen from past episodes all compiled into six hours worth of material. On now.
snogger
Footballguy
Gary Cherone was VERY disappointing as I LOVED the First Extreme album and thought maybe, just maybe with VH he would return to his :headbang ways.. 
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B-Deep
Footballguy
you can go right to hellGary is too good for van halen
snogger
Footballguy
you can go right to hellGary is too good for van halen
Just feel he went to "soft" with his lyrics and his singing style after Pornograffitti..
belljr
Footballguy
Because it may be Michael AnthonyJust noticed the harmonies in Shes The Woman's chorus don't sound too far off from Michael Anthony's vocals.
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Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Shredward Van Halen is back.
zamboni
Footballguy
DLR interviewing Eddie and Alex
Roth playing it straight and interviewing the VH boys about their upbringing. Some pretty cool info/pictures.
Roth playing it straight and interviewing the VH boys about their upbringing. Some pretty cool info/pictures.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
There's just something......wrong......about David Lee Roth harmonizing with himself. He almost never did that with Van Halen -- it was always Mike and Ed. I like Dave's voice, but it's a lead singer's voice, not a harmony singer's voice.The classic Van Halen sound is a lot like the classic Beach Boys sound, with different voices handling different parts. No one wants to hear Mike Love sing background vocals. (Then again, not too many people want to hear Mike Love sing, period.)
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cobalt_27
Footballguy
Given this new album about 3 or 4 spins through, and I have to say..I love it. About 2 or 3 stinkers, but on whole, I think I'm in. Was expecting disappointment, too. But, of the DLR era, I'd put this effort only behind VHI and Fair Warning. Someone earlier characterized the band's refreshed approach as "pulverizing.". Seriously, that's an apt description. Eddie's chops are phenomenal, and I love Wolfie's emergence as a legit asset. Love Michael Anthony and still miss his presence with the band. But, Wolfie kicks some serious ### on this album.
Very happy today.
Very happy today.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
I'm shocked that I'm so amazed, but dear god...I honestly forgot or took for granted how ####### awesome he is. As one article I read described...he's found his fastball again. Geezus. I'll say.the guitar solos throughout this CD are incredible. I honestly think this may be approaching Fair Warning or VH1 for Ed's best work.
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Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Wolfgang did impress me on those live club clips on youtube. Eddie has someone to play off of besides his own keyboards.
Todem
Footballguy
Picking this up today.
Yeah I am one of the few left who actually buys CD's. I like having a case, liner notes, lyrics etc. Plus CD's sound much better than mp3. I am a sonic audiophile nut.
Will report back. I have been a long time VH fan. And I liked everything (except VH3). I will ay I do not like the single (Tattoo) but I see the buzz and i am excited. Eddie was a major influence on my own playing early in my youth. And everything I have been reading says he is back.
For the record here are my top 5 VH albums
1) Fair Warning
2) VH 2
3) VH 1
4) 5150
5) 1984
Yeah I am one of the few left who actually buys CD's. I like having a case, liner notes, lyrics etc. Plus CD's sound much better than mp3. I am a sonic audiophile nut.
Will report back. I have been a long time VH fan. And I liked everything (except VH3). I will ay I do not like the single (Tattoo) but I see the buzz and i am excited. Eddie was a major influence on my own playing early in my youth. And everything I have been reading says he is back.
For the record here are my top 5 VH albums
1) Fair Warning
2) VH 2
3) VH 1
4) 5150
5) 1984
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I agree with you 100% on the bolded.
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zamboni
Footballguy
How much do CDs actually cost these days? I get all mine from the library now.
bigbottom
Footballguy
No doubt this album rocks. And you're right, Eddie's chops are indeed phenomenal. That said, the album is light on hooks. And that was one of the things I liked about VH. Crazy guitar riffs and fun hooks. Regarding your rankings, I know 1984 gets some flack, but there's nothing on ADKOT that approaches Panama or Hot for Teacher or even I'll Wait in terms of good catchy songwriting. She's the Woman comes the closest. Still, I'm very pleased with the effort and Eddie brings it big time.
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