The Official Van Halen, "Tattoo" review thread.

[Jagermeister]

I'm not paying anything for something I can hear for free on the radio tomorrow. I'll wait till the damn album comes out. Been waiting this long a few more days won't kill me.

[kwame k]

Hey man, just wanted to say I couldn't agree with you more. Just heard the tune in it's entirity and I'm happy with the direction this band is heading in.

x's 2

Third listening...in 5...4...3....2......1! "I got Elvis on my elbow".....fucking classic Dave

[fourthcoming]

amen!

[kwame k]

I'm not paying anything for something I can hear for free on the radio tomorrow. I'll wait till the damn album comes out. Been waiting this long a few more days won't kill me.

Not a bad idea, bro!

I just wanted to shut Ed up when he said, "Why put out new music, the fans will just steal it anyways", well Ed.......at least I bought the fucking single!

First single I've bought in decades, BTW!

[Matt White]

Not a bad idea, bro!

I just wanted to shut Ed up when he said, "Why put out new music, the fans will just steal it anyways", well Ed.......at least I bought the fucking single!

First single I've bought in decades, BTW!

Same here K...........

*MESSAGE* TO EVH: Put out music PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR*

"Build it & they will come..........."

Translation: DAVID LEE ROTH + Von HALEN BROS= $ALES!!!

[Cruiser]

Nice work Matt, you were correct and currently jamming to Tattoo as I type!

[kwame k]

Same here K...........

*MESSAGE* TO EVH: Put out music PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR*

"Build it & they will come..........."

Translation: DAVID LEE ROTH + Von HALEN BROS= $ALES!!!

Outstanding, Mr White!

Did ya notice the publishing......

The Three Twins LLC and DDE, Inc! Ha!

[ALMOSTsaved]

I'm painfully jealous of everyone getting to download / hear the tune in its entirety....I'm at work. No downloading allowed here.

[DavidLeeNatra]

x's 2

Third listening...in 5...4...3....2......1! "I got Elvis on my elbow".....fucking classic Dave

btw? where is Elvis pissing on the parade and telling us how this all sucks and that there are farts of Michael Anthony piped in backward that only he can hear?

[kwame k]

btw? where is Elvis pissing on the parade and telling us how this all sucks and that there are farts of Michael Anthony piped in backward that only he can hear?

ELVIS had a meltdown and got banned.......but word on the street is he'll be back

[Jérôme Frenchise]

I'll be waiting till tomorrow as well.

Who remembers who read "Tattoo" on Dave's and Ed's lips in the promo clip?

I mean, there were two us if I remember well, but I can't recall who exactly...

[ZahZoo]

1st full listen... Kick ASS tune!!

Got that classic Van Halen/Diamond Dave vibe all over it.

The bass work is rock solid. You don't even notice the synth fills... way back in the mix. Drums have the pure Brown Sound... first snare beat is pure Alex. Ed's guitar work is stellar, smooth, buttery and killer ballsy tone!!

Dave's melodies and lyrical work is some of his best ever. Creates a visual landscape from the lyrics... salt of the earth type of vibe.

Backing vocals are completely new sounding... very smooth and much more of a low register range. No one is trying to replicate Mike's backing vocals. Still has that VH pop feel... but totally new sound to it!!!

[if6was9]

I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but I've found a review on Ultimate Classic Rock. Probably the first one. It basically says that the song is a "grower".

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-tattoo/

[ZahZoo]

ELVIS had a meltdown and got banned.......but word on the street is he'll be back

You can always check out... but you can never leave...

[Vinnie Velvet]

1st full listen... Kick ASS tune!!

Got that classic Van Halen/Diamond Dave vibe all over it.

The bass work is rock solid. You don't even notice the synth fills... way back in the mix. Drums have the pure Brown Sound... first snare beat is pure Alex. Ed's guitar work is stellar, smooth, buttery and killer ballsy tone!!

Dave's melodies and lyrical work is some of his best ever. Creates a visual landscape from the lyrics... salt of the earth type of vibe.

Backing vocals are completely new sounding... very smooth and much more of a low register range. No one is trying to replicate Mike's backing vocals. Still has that VH pop feel... but totally new sound to it!!!

Hey Zah,

What are the chances Tattoo will crack the Billboard top ten? (and I aint talking the mainstream rock chart - the actual Billboard chart).