ADKOT - Six Months Later

[78/84 guy]

You also like mediocre porn and stale Jello. But hey, enjoy ADKOT. Does nothing for me.

The only thing that does something for you is bitching ! Lol

[Terry]

Well, we've had 6 months to marinate in it. Anything change for anybody over that period- songs (or the album in general) getting stronger or weaker with repeated listenings? General thoughts?

In some ways, I'm still amazed that the album is as good as it is. With Ed's more recent health issues (which were unknown to me until recent interviews) and the discord that has historically been around the band, I'm still a bit surprised they were able to make an album at all, much less one that kicks ass. Repeated listenings have just reinforced what I felt 6 months ago- the guys were confident and motivated and the result speaks for itself.

For me, my biggest "gainer" over the months has been As Is. I liked it originally, but my appreciation for it has really grown over the months- it's one of the top tracks for me. On a sort of flip side, I was hoping I'd warm up more to Big River, Stay Frosty and TTWN. Didn't happen. I like those tunes, but they weren't able to climb out of my second tier of tunes in to the first tier.

Anybody else? Thoughts?

I'd have to agree that in many ways ADKOT surpassed my expectations.

I mean, considering what had been put out under the Van Halen name since 1996 along with Roth's last couple of solo efforts, I wasn't really sure there was much juice left in the tank for this band. Having seen a fairly off-night far as Ed went on the 2007/2008 tour, I thought the dude was just washed up and couldn't get his shit together enough to play his old stuff properly, so what chance did the band have at coming up with anything new that was gonna even be listenable or transcend embarrassing...much less actually be any good?

I will also say that some of the tunes which didn't do much for me still don't: those being The Trouble With Never and You And Your Blues.

I like Tattoo. Liked it from the first listen.

One track which I'll readily admit just didn't do much for me but ended up growing on me like a motherfucker was As Is.

It's a good album. Half of it is reworked old demos, but so what?

Honestly, when I think of what 11 years of Sammy Hagar, three of Gary Cherone, a half decade of silence and Mike Anthony leaving and THEN link all of that with Roth's less-than-stellar solo output and outings since 1999, the fact that Roth and The Van Halens came up with the goods just really goes to show that these guys need each other because they just bring out the best in each other.

[LoungeMachine]

wasn't there a "things kristy likes" thread years ago?

Married bankers with cash?

Opiates?

Working strip malls?

Her roommate's Doberman?



It was closed for lack of interest, much like her legs.

[Angel]

They rarely play it. Fuck 'em. Fuck Why Can't This Be Love.

Rarely play em...are you serious? I hear Hot for Teacher about 3 times a week. Same with RWTD.

[Kristy]

Married bankers with cash?

Opiates?

Working strip malls?

Her roommate's Doberman?



It was closed for lack of interest, much like her legs.

Eh, still doesn't make the album suck any less.

[Dan]

On Behalf Of The Mighty Sheep Pen Crew Members,Kristy,Please Wash The Sand Out Of Your Pussy.

[ELVIS]

Hey, she could sell sandboxes...

Nah, they'd be poison sandboxes...

Yeah, poison sandboxes to kill the children...

Hey Krusty !!

[envy_me]

Eh, still doesn't make the album suck any less.

Which VH and DLR songs do you like?

[bru87tr]

AS IS was an instant classic for me anyway. I think the tune that grew on me the most is You And Your Blues. It just seems like a perfectly constructed song. I love this album.

How this song was not a huge hit on radio has baffled me.

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[ELVIS]

How this song was not a huge hit on radio has baffled me.

Maybe because it wasn't released as a single ??

[bru87tr]

Maybe because it wasn't released as a single ??

Exactly!

I mentioned a few times in other threads why it was not. Puzzling!

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[ELVIS]

Yeah, I would have came right out the door with As Is, and then Blood and Fire and You and Your Blues, and maybe even Stay Frosty...

Tattoo shouldn't even be on the album...

[vandeleur]

Definatley As is , it's a fucking killer . But I still think the first single should have been blood and fire , even if was just for the told ya i was coming back parts .

[Dave's Bitch]

Yeah, I would have came right out the door with As Is, and then Blood and Fire and You and Your Blues, and maybe even Stay Frosty...

Tattoo shouldn't even be on the album...

I agree with you for the most part but quit hating on Tattoo.I know in comparison it sounds very tame but I think it is catchy as hell.I can't help but smile when I hear it

[chuckjitsu]

If it'd been me, I would've gone with China Town as the lead single. Why? It's compact, hard hitting, has signature Ed playing and was a new tune. The new tune angle isn't a huge deal, but would've preempted any potential "it's only a reworked demo" nonsense. As Is would've been a very close second and i easily could've been talked in to it as a lead single. If I wanted to go the "quieter" route for a lead single, I would've gone with Blood and Fire, with You and Your Blues coming in second.