Van Halen back Again,

thesurfer
thesurfer Posts: 574
edited February 2012 in The Clubhouse
New album on 2-7, anybody gonna check it out,
Not an Audiophile, just a dude who loves music, and decent gear to hear it with.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2012
    Ugh. I love the first two iterations of VH, but I think they peaked some time ago. The world has changed. I'll be pleasantly surprised if the new album is considered anything better than just good.

    They did get some good press on their nostalgic live performance, which might make for an entertaining concert tour, provided none of the old-timers hurt themselves.

    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57353711/van-halen-rocks-small-nyc-club/

    The real bizarre question is, why is Kool & the Gang opening for them??

    http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1676847/van-halen-tour-dates.jhtml
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited January 2012
    I cant wait, I wonder how the absence of Michael Anthony, will effect the songs? I'am sure Wolfgang is up to the challenge as far as playing bass goes, but Anthony's harmonies will be missed I'am sure. I myself only liked Roth era VH so I'am looking forward to this release and will probably go to the Chicago show. I think I will dig out my copy of Fair Warning, and the rest of thier stuff and start getting ready.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,716
    edited January 2012
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    The real bizarre question is, why is Kool & the Gang opening for them??

    Because KC & the Sunshine Band was unavailable ?

    Been a fan of Eddie Van Halen for quite a while, hopefully the Feb album will do him proud.
    Sal Palooza
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited January 2012
    I liked Sammy...........pre VH only. I didn't like the 2 together, at all. I seen Hagar in 1978, opening up for Boston. I was like 3 rows back in the center. That was my 1st concert at the ripe age of 15. Anyways, never got a chance to see VH. Being a guitar player, I would go and see them now. Probably wouldn't buy any of their music though.
    Jeff
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited January 2012
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Because KC & the Sunshine Band was unavailable ?
    However, KC & the Sunshine Band was actually their second choice. Their first choice was Wham! but George Michael just wasn't up for doing a reunion.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,716
    edited January 2012
    Looking at the pix of VH at that NY club gig, and ..... is it me, or is VH sneaking in Billy Bob Thornton in place of David Lee Roth ?


    van halen.jpg
    Sal Palooza
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited January 2012
    At least they got the correct vocals this time out. Never cared much for Van Hagar. Lets see if they can get along enough to complete the tour. I'm sure the only time Eddie and Diamond Dave will see each other will be on stage.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited January 2012
    I'm looking forward to hearing it.
    Dan
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited January 2012
    I am a huge VH fan, heck Alex is the reason I play the drums. And considering it (Drops) comes out on my Birthday just seals the deal for me.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited January 2012
    I saw them on the last tour and Dave, like most former singers his age, just can't quite deliver like the olden days. He sings about an octave lower and no more shrieking. Hopefully he'll spend more time learning the lyrics or looking at the teleprompter. He forgot a lot of lyrics last time around and based on the glances, Eddie was none to happy. Eddie was spot on, but they sorely miss Michael Anthony's backing vocals.

    I will be getting tix for the current tour, should be fun if nothing else.

    H9
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,753
    edited January 2012
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfQ-hV3WtA

    Advance single/video out on youtube. Not overly impressed. As expected, Ed throws down some catchy riffs. Dave, IMO has lost it. Can't hit the high notes and instead of the flamboyant front man he used to be he's doing a silly little dance throgh the whole thing. Mikes background vocals are sorely missed. As one of my favorite drummers, Alex seems to be just along for the ride. Wolfie needs to hit the gym or jump on the Jenny Craig wagon like mama did.

    Local concert was just announced. Tickets start at $135....pass:eek:
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited January 2012
    I can't believe they chose that as a single. Hope that's not the best they can do.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited January 2012
    LAME...... give it up boys before you lose what little dignity you have left.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,753
    edited January 2012
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I can't believe they chose that as a single. Hope that's not the best they can do.

    That was my thought too. Usually the first single is one to get people excited for the album. Didn't do it for me....
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,753
    edited January 2012
    They've been playing the crap out of Tatoo on the radio. Still hasn't grown on me. WTH is "swap meet salad" referencing?
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited January 2012
    I just heard the new Tattoo song on the way home.......

    New VH song, you're what the spanish would call El Terrible`
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • thesurfer
    thesurfer Posts: 574
    edited January 2012
    Well, what do you want from a bunch of guys in there 50,s a masterpiece? To me its no more than a way to bring in extra $$$, how many times did we see The Who, and Kiss do a final tour, alot same crap The Cars pulled, without Ben Orr they werent the cars, and without Anthony on bass there not van halen.
    Not an Audiophile, just a dude who loves music, and decent gear to hear it with.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited January 2012
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Looking at the pix of VH at that NY club gig, and ..... is it me, or is VH sneaking in Billy Bob Thornton in place of David Lee Roth ?


    van halen.jpg

    When I saw that picture I thought he looked like an angry Kasey Kasem.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited January 2012
    nap wrote: »
    When I saw that picture I thought he looked like an angry Kasey Kasem.

    Isn't that Mick Jagger?
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited January 2012
    ken brydson wrote: »
    They've been playing the crap out of Tatoo on the radio. Still hasn't grown on me.

    That's the thing....there's no hook. I put the video of the song on replay and listened to it (5 straight times)....the song is not sinking in. At this stage of these guys' career, I don't expect any kind of masterpiece. But, please, come up with a interesting 4 minute song.

    Maybe Kool & the Gang may put on a better show? Is James "JT" Taylor still the group's lead singer?
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited January 2012
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    At this stage of these guys' career, I don't expect any kind of masterpiece. But, please, come up with a interesting 4 minute song.

    And maybe a video that isn't just plain embarrasing.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited January 2012
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    And maybe a video that isn't just plain embarrasing.

    That too. I'd think such a major act would invite a big investment into a video. I guess not.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited January 2012
    Obviously the idea is to cash in based on the past and put little effort into going forward.

    H9
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,753
    edited January 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Obviously the idea is to cash in based on the past and put little effort into going forward.

    H9

    Exactly. No doubt EVH is set financially but last I heard DLR was working as a paramedic and his house was in foreclosure...
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2012
    Reading the above posts I sure hope not to be dsappointed? What the heck, I've got nothing to loose as our sister company is working on gettring some of us in their suite fo free. If I enjoy, I'll celebrate and if not I'll just throw some tomatoes! :lol::twisted: ... and that for free! :cool:

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2012
    First review of the upcoming studio album is in....

    http://www.tonepublications.com/music/van-halen/
    Above the dulled, synth-based fluff of later-era Van Hagar albeit absent the boisterous sleaze and hook-drenched swagger of the group’s heyday, A Different Kind of Truth constitutes a minor victory, however compromised.
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited February 2012
    I believe I will let my extremely fond memories of listening to their first album on 8 track and being in the 8th row at Baltimore Civic Center in 1978 when they opened up for Black Sabbath remain.
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,396
    edited February 2012
    Heard the "Tatoo" track... wish to NEVER experience that ever again.:cry:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited February 2012
    Sammy's ChickenFoot is like a ZR1 to VanHalen's KIA going down a drag strip, Guess who wins!!??


    Hint? It's not VanHalen...
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2012
    A local station is going to play the new album in it's entirety Sunday. I'll give it a listen if I'm not busy, but I don't have any great expectations for it.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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