The Official Van Halen, "Tattoo" review thread.

[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).

[ThatArtGuy]

So, I started to listen to it with headphones on (the proper way). First thoughts were that it's definitely their pop song on this album, but that's okay. Everyone was doing their normal good job; dependable Al, Wolfgang holding the groove, and Dave being Dave. Then Ed started his solo. HOLY @#$%!!! Welcome back, Ed. I literally got goosebumps, and that doesn't happen very often.

[Romeo Delight]

Wow! Killer tune!

[kwame k]

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

****inserts solo*****

[binnie]

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).

Slimmer than an anorexic Muslin during Ramadan, I should imagine.

[Dan]

Song is still available from the NZ site selling it earlier - also number 1 in their download chart!

Boring is the last word i'd use to describe it...

Yes,NEW ZEALAND Site,Baby.

[ThatArtGuy]

So who typed out the lyrics already? LOL

[Seshmeister]

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/

Hah do they know nothing about British slang?

Growler

Particularly hairy female fun gear. Often applied to female military aircrew.

Show us yer growler!

[mh5150]

i have it downloaded this morning from new zealand site.
fucking killer
VH is back

[kwame k]

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!!!

Outstanding review

[Seshmeister]

Just got back from New Zealand!

Stepping away from the song itself individually it's the best work I've heard from Dave and Eddie in many years.

[kwame k]

Yes,NEW ZEALAND Site,Baby.

Yeah, tell me about it.......

Had to take my pants off just to download that fucker

[Seshmeister]

I half expected it to play backwards...

[Vinnie Velvet]

Slimmer than an anorexic Muslin during Ramadan, I should imagine.

Top 20 then?

[if6was9]

OK, so I've bought it.

All I can say after just 1 listening is: VAN HALEN IS BACK !!!!!!!

My hopes were low, but the track is oficially fuckin' awesome.

[DLR Bridge]

Man. I'm staying away from this place til midnight. This is killing me!

[DavidLeeNatra]

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

Elvis is on a constand meltdown since 1998 so what?

[kwame k]

I half expected it to play backwards...

[kwame k]

Elvis is on a constand meltdown since 1998 so what?

So.....it really takes a long time to get banned here

[DavidLeeNatra]

So.....it really takes a long time to get banned here

no shit??? Elvis is banned? thought you were kidding...

[Angel]

So, I clicked the link to the NZ store. Error message: This song is not available in the Canadian store, but is available in the NZ store. Click here to change stores. I click...and there is now a message "this song is not available in the NZ store"... Damn you fuckers!!!!

[ZahZoo]

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).

That's a tough call... I'd like to think it has a decent shot at breaking the top 10. But then I just looked at what's there and I'd have to say I don't think it could break the top 20.

Not on the merits of the quality of the new VH tune... there's just not anything topping the charts that ain't Pop, Rap, Crap... except Red Solo Cup at 15.

Definitely could kill anything in the Rock categories... but ain't gonna compete with LMAO, Rhianna, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars... shit Pop.

[VAiN]

Guys you can buy the mp3 here - ignore the warning about not being in NZ and enjoy.

http://www.digirama.co.nz/albumdetai...ediaID=3109789

A major THANK YOU!!!! It's downloading as I'm typing!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!

[ThatArtGuy]

I've been surprised before. There's some genuine interest in this song, so we'll see. It definitely won't if everyone buys it from NZ first.

[ThatArtGuy]

The new #1 single in NZ this week? TATTOO FROM VAN HALEN!!!

[kwame k]

no shit??? Elvis is banned? thought you were kidding...

No, it wasn't pretty, either

[DavidLeeNatra]

No, it wasn't pretty, either

I was so pissed and bored of the whole =VH= drama and the speculations that I became an occasional lurker for a while...where can I find what happened?

[kwame k]

I've been surprised before. There's some genuine interest in this song, so we'll see. It definitely won't if everyone buys it from NZ first.

Oh fuck!!!!!

Now I'm gonna have to buy the American release, too!

[DiverDowninKy]

Just got it. Bad Ass Jam. The HALEN is back!!!!

[kwame k]

I was so pissed and bored of the whole =VH= drama and the speculations that I became an occasional lurker for a while...where can I find what happened?

Yeah, it's been a rough decade and a half........

I imagine if you clicked on ELVIS' profile and go to recent posts it'll be there.

I don't remember much of what happened because I wasn't posting that much, either!

[Angel]

But I do a search on the NZ site...and there it is. Too bad the credit card is maxed out!

[ZahZoo]

The new #1 single in NZ this week? TATTOO FROM VAN HALEN!!!

I'm betting the folks who run that site turned off their filter for purchases outside of NZ by about mid-morning our time... I'm sure their monitoring stats saw the spike, but then saw the reject rates... they said fuck it... we're losing money here and told old Joe the back room to quietly turn off the filtering.

[kwame k]

As long as the band knows people are buying this and not stealing it, I'm OK with that.

The money's going to the band anyways......regardless if I download it from NZ or America!

[DavidLeeNatra]

Yeah, it's been a rough decade and a half........

I imagine if you clicked on ELVIS' profile and go to recent posts it'll be there.

I don't remember much of what happened because I wasn't posting that much, either!

naaaaaaaaaaaaaah...he's fine....last activity: today

so he's still here...

[kwame k]

naaaaaaaaaaaaaah...he's fine....last activity: today

so he's still here...

Yeah, I'd rather not get into his meltdown........today is another awesome day in VH land!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Va Beach VH Fan]