3 new VH tunes, Full tracks...

[DavidLeeNatra]

speachless after the 1000000000000000000000oooooooooooooooooooo°°°°°°°° °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° listening...now Tattoo seems to be the fucking FILLER on that album and I already loved it...

"The Trouble With Never" is already one of my all time favorites and "Blood and Fire" should have been the first single...what is this? a fucking dream? never wake me up...

[wiseguy]

"stay frosty has bombastic written all over it"



Y'know, Thats the one I did not like at all ( something about that UH,, Uh, Uh Uh, thing that Dave does....Its great for Led Zep in the 70's but 2012? ).........'TILL I heard the riff in CSI. The Scene when they enter the club you can here where it cranks.....then I was like " Ok , thats badass"

regardless, its nice to be wrong and even " Stay Frosty" rips.

good save mr.

[NATEDOG001976]

That's the trouble with never.....killer riff by Eddie!

[K-tuna]

good save mr.

LOL..I know... I've been pretty tough on "tattoo" but thats because I honestly wasn't happy with that coming off the Blisteringly cool Cafe Wha' stuff.

But I just wanted them to DESTROY all expectations because you just know those music journalist types would just be waiting to dismiss them as a nostalgia act....

and they came out swinging...this stuff keeps surprising me. and thats killer.

[Nitro Express]

I'm just glad Eddie didn't kick the bucket when he fell off the wagon and went all crazy. We would have missed out on these new great songs. That was some dark place he was in. For all I know he got into Sam's Cabo Wabo rot gut and it did him in. Anyways, it's great to see Ed back and doing really good creative things again.

[ThatArtGuy]

Agreed completely.

[DavidLeeNatra]

was lurking at the links and found this:

Dear Ed,

all is forgiven!

The real fans

couldn't agree more...selective amnesia is just a heartbeat away...

[K-tuna]

I'm just glad Eddie didn't kick the bucket when he fell off the wagon and went all crazy. We would have missed out on these new great songs. That was some dark place he was in. For all I know he got into Sam's Cabo Wabo rot gut and it did him in. Anyways, it's great to see Ed back and doing really good creative things again.

Indeed... I think the guy is finally in a good place. with the drinking, the Cancer, the Hip replacement, III and cherone bombing , his divorce, ...I think all this stuff was dragging him down for years.

OH yeah ..HAPPY B-DAY EDDIE!

[sadaist]

Blood and Fire

The guitar solo.......... I'm fucking blown away.

[binnie]

'Blood & Fire' is just insanely good. Y'know, I was just glad we were going to get something, and I'd have been pleased just as long as they didn't embarass themselves - but that is flat out GREAT.

'The Trouble With Never' has a 'Girl Gone Bad' vibe to me. Love the final third of the song/the lyrics and the riff, but I'm struggling a little to feel the hook line in the chorus. Maybe it'll grow on me (like 'Tattoo').

It's clear - given the diversity of theses three tunes - that they've really thought about making and ALBUM, rather than cobbling any old shit together.

Nate, I could kiss you.

[NATEDOG001976]

I came accross this by pure luck, lucky day indeed!

[NATEDOG001976]

'Blood & Fire' is just insanely good. Y'know, I was just glad we were going to get something, and I'd have been pleased just as long as they didn't embarass themselves - but that is flat out GREAT.

'The Trouble With Never' has a 'Girl Gone Bad' vibe to me. Love the final third of the song/the lyrics and the riff, but I'm struggling a little to feel the hook line in the chorus. Maybe it'll grow on me (like 'Tattoo').

It's clear - given the diversity of theses three tunes - that they've really thought about making and ALBUM, rather than cobbling any old shit together.

Nate, I could kiss you.

A thanks, is good enough buddy...lol.

[NATEDOG001976]

Ok, another beer..played the tunes 10 times....make that 11!

[FORD]

Fucking figures.....my internet connection was shot to Hell all goddamn night, and now that I finally get online, it's too late to listen to these songs properly without the police showing up.

[NATEDOG001976]

Still sounds good on quality earphones!

[ashstralia]

it's too late to listen to these songs properly without the police showing up.

stu and andy are cool, gordon's the worry.

[FORD]

Well, those guys did a tour about the same time Van Halen did the last one. Maybe they'll be motivated to do an album now. They seem to be running a parallel existence to Van Halen all along. Both bands put out their first album in 1978, broke up in 1985, had a couple false start reunions before the real thing, etc.

And Sting's solo albums were every bit as disappointing as Van Hagar.

[vandeleur]

Now ive woke up and kinda sober what the fuck happened ......... one second theres a clip of blood and fire next there is two whole songs kicking about ....
These both rock, am totally loving the whole blood and fire groove it gets better every time and it fucking killed the first time !! The solo shows ed's still got it big time
There is something totally instantly classic about blood and fire ...
And when he said told you i was coming back i nearly bust ..

victory dance indeed..

[Carmine]

Blood and Fire is absolutely amazing!! My god...the lyrics, at first listen, sound like the all encompassing, last 28 years of shit slinging is gone forever anthem...We came, we came, we came through the blood and fire....now look at all of the people...here tonight....ahhhh....(actually had a tear in my eye when I heard that phrase put to lyrics)
"Told ya I was comin' back....say ya missed me, say it like ya mean it!" Ed's solo...are you fuckin' kidding me? SAH-MOKIN!

The 90 second clip of Stay Frosty...all I''m gonna say is this: HOLY SHIT...does this song have some serious promise or what? Nothin like danglin the carrot on a stick with the heavy riffage on the last 10 or 15 seconds!! I can't wait to hear the rest of this bitch!

Van Halen...over this last month...to the day...you have erased the pain of the last 28 years...and this album isnt even out yet!!

and oh yeah...Happy Birthday, Edward!! Thank YOU, Dave, Wolf and Alex for giving US these gifts!

one more thing...from all the tracks so far...this is setting up to be Dave's lyrical masterpiece...every lyric uttered so far has been a gem...

...A Diamond, more specifically...

[vandeleur]

Blood and Fire is absolutely amazing!! My god...the lyrics, at first listen, sound like the all encompassing, last 28 years of shit slinging is gone forever anthem...We came, we came, we came through the blood and fire....now look at all of the people...here tonight....ahhhh....(actually had a tear in my eye when I heard that phrase put to lyrics)
"Told ya I was comin' back....say ya missed me, say it like ya mean it!" Ed's solo...are you fuckin' kidding me? SAH-MOKIN!

The 90 second clip of Stay Frosty...all I''m gonna say is this: HOLY SHIT...does this song have some serious promise or what? Nothin like danglin the carrot on a stick with the heavy riffage on the last 10 or 15 seconds!! I can't wait to hear the rest of this bitch!

Van Halen...over this last month...to the day...you have erased the pain of the last 28 years...and this album isnt even out yet!!

and oh yeah...Happy Birthday, Edward!! Thank YOU, Dave, Wolf and Alex for giving US these gifts!

one more thing...from all the tracks so far...this is setting up to be Dave's lyrical masterpiece...every lyric uttered so far has been a gem...

...A Diamond, more specifically...

what he said

[Halen High]

Incredible.

[Momshell]

HOLY SHIT!!! What a way to wake up! Is everyone else blowing off everthing they're supposed to be doing right now like I am?! Stayed up way too late listening to clips available last night. Supposed to be getting ready for work but now that the whole songs are here, I can't stop hitting play!!! Totally amazing - can't wait - 12 days to go!!!! By the time this album comes out I'm gonna be unemployed and my family's gonna hate me!!! These songs KICK ASS!!!

[DLR Bridge]

HOLY SHIT!!! What a way to wake up! Is everyone else blowing off everthing they're supposed to be doing right now like I am?! Stayed up way too late listening to clips available last night. Supposed to be getting ready for work but now that the whole songs are here, I can't stop hitting play!!! Totally amazing - can't wait - 12 days to go!!!! By the time this album comes out I'm gonna be unemployed and my family's gonna hate me!!! These songs KICK ASS!!!

Damn straight! I should be making breakfast. I can't function! I got busted at work by my boss (a great guy, thankfully) checking out the Amazon.UK clips on my work computer yesterday. Same thought ran through my head. How pissed would my family be if I lost my job over something like that? Van Halen hysteria is in full effect!! Watch yourselves!!

[fryingdutchman]

Un-fucking-real!!!!!

It's like they never lost a step. The bass sounds really good too, Wolfie's doing a great job.

Love the vocals, Dave sounds great. He's actually singing really well, and the harmonies are tight too. I know there's some "studio magic" involved, and I hope this stuff sounds as good live!!!!

[fryingdutchman]

I also love that you can hear some of the grounding hum at the end of "Blood and Fire"....so raw.

[Carmine]

DLRBridge...

I'm diggin' that new sig of yours...

[Dave's Bitch]

They are both great.I love the solo in blood and fire

[Carmine]

I am pleased to report that....


I already know the lyrics to Blood and Fire...


I'm totally blown off my rocker by this one, friends...


I can't stop playing it...


I feel 15 years old...


Who's with me?


Holy shit...

[sadaist]

I am pleased to report that....


I already know the lyrics to Blood and Fire...


I'm totally blown off my rocker by this one, friends...


I can't stop playing it...


I feel 15 years old...


Who's with me?


Holy shit...

So far I think that's my favorite of the 3 too. Fucking love it!

[fryingdutchman]

Nate, I could kiss you.

But would you hit it?

[fryingdutchman]

I'm in one of those frames of mind where I'm just gonna keep throwing up random posts every time I listen to them. I keep finding more and more stuff to love every time. It really is enough to make a grown man cry.

Was gravitating towards "Blood and Fire" as my new fave, but "The Trouble With Never" keeps growing. That one just rips your face off at the opening, and I love Wolfie's bass mirroring his dad's guitar.

Be prepared for random psycho-babble from me as my mind continues to be blown to fucking shreds...

[Warham]

I've got goose bumps on top of goose bumps listening to "Blood & Fire".

[Yount]

fly dutchman

[Yount]

I love the way Van Halen is giving it to me real slow I can spend time appreciating the songs!

[Yount]

Where were these songs recorded? 5150? I'm stoked at the production. Not shitting on DLR band but there's a difference.

Maybe it's the musicians.

[riggodrill44]

"Trouble With Never" is my new favorite song. This is how's it done, son!

[riggodrill44]

"I told ya I was coming back...say that you missed me...say it like you mean it..."

[fryingdutchman]

I join the call to STICKY THIS BEEEEYOTCH!!!!

[fourthcoming]

HOLY SHIT!!! What a way to wake up! Is everyone else blowing off everthing they're supposed to be doing right now like I am?! Stayed up way too late listening to clips available last night. Supposed to be getting ready for work but now that the whole songs are here, I can't stop hitting play!!! Totally amazing - can't wait - 12 days to go!!!! By the time this album comes out I'm gonna be unemployed and my family's gonna hate me!!! These songs KICK ASS!!!

Having a real hard time here at my desk NOT listening to these full songs over and over again. So happy I am the only one in the office today....I have the computer speakers cranked as loud as they will possibly go! Can't wait for the MSG shows.

[fryingdutchman]

Having a real hard time here at my desk NOT listening to these full songs over and over again. So happy I am the only one in the office today....I have the computer speakers cranked as loud as they will possibly go! Can't wait for the MSG shows.

I'm with you bro!

I'm gonna get in trouble at work...hiding in my cubicle with headphones on....