90 second clips of the entire album from vhfrance on youtube!

[78/84 guy]

Oh hell yes!!!!!! With everything that's been happening I must have missed that Beats Working is Put Out The Lights....oh god, this record is so fucking awesome. I love the Dave solo stuff, but this is what you get when you put him and Eddie together - pure fucking magic!!!!

YEP !! Some things are meant too be. I remember when the Inside magazine interviewed Alex and they asked him what Dave meant to the band as far as making it big and he said something like well I don't really know for sure!! Whatever Al, Whatever. I just laughed at him saying something so stupid. But it was a stupid question anyway.

[Dave's PA Rental]

WARF said it upthread, and I also think that this might be the GREATEST VAN HALEN RECORD OF THEM ALL!!!!!

THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Each one of these clips, I click on it, the song starts and I lean back and i'm happy/evil laughing at the ceiling. FUCK

[hain23x]

I'm hearing a lot of really great parts and I've heard some great stuff with the 3 that i've heard all the way through. I want to live with this one for awhile before i try to rank it.

[mdk1967]

Is it just me or is it a little odd listening to the reworked versions of all these old CVH classic demos and not trying to predict what's coming next in your head after listening to the demos for SO FUCKING LONG while waiting for the moment we've all been waiting for, which isn't a problem whatsoever?! Just odd in a damn good way.
It's almost like we're getting TWO new VH albums at the same time - finally released, rewritten and rerecorded demos AND new tunes simultaneously. I sit shaking my head in awe and dismay of the best kind absolutely digging every bloody second of its glory.
I hope Dave and the brothers finally realize that their fate and destiny together is so much more colossal than they could have EVER imagined.

[mdk1967]

WARF said it upthread, and I also think that this might be the GREATEST VAN HALEN RECORD OF THEM ALL!!!!!

THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Each one of these clips, I click on it, the song starts and I lean back and i'm happy/evil laughing at the ceiling. FUCK

"Happy/evil laugh." - ditto. Fuckin' A!!!

[steve]

I just burned these samples to disk and put the CD with my record collection, but now I smell melting plastic.
What is happening?

[ashstralia]

4 more sleeps and i'll have my cd..

[wiseguy]

4 more sleeps and i'll have my cd..

You sir, with all due respect...SUCK!!!!!

get it up ya and...

[Yount]

4 more sleeps and i'll have my cd..

hey ashtraya did you pre order from JB or is it just gonna be in stores on shelves for me to snare in a couple days? I'm lazy like that, just wanna walk in, buy it, piss off. No fuss.

[ashstralia]

nah, i ordered it from my local independent... as i've said mate, i live and work in a small town and support my local businesses.

[DLR Bridge]

Is it just me or is it a little odd listening to the reworked versions of all these old CVH classic demos and not trying to predict what's coming next in your head after listening to the demos for SO FUCKING LONG while waiting for the moment we've all been waiting for, which isn't a problem whatsoever?! Just odd in a damn good way.
It's almost like we're getting TWO new VH albums at the same time - finally released, rewritten and rerecorded demos AND new tunes simultaneously. I sit shaking my head in awe and dismay of the best kind absolutely digging every bloody second of its glory.
I hope Dave and the brothers finally realize that their fate and destiny together is so much more colossal than they could have EVER imagined.

I agree entirely. Oddly enough, of all of the songs that have had a lyrical face lift, Tattoo, for me, is a song that could have been left alone as Down In Flames. Those were some gritty well written lyrics for young Dave. Had they left it alone, they could have utilized the tattoo lyrics elsewhere, but this really isn't a complaint worth airing. I love the concept of the song, especially after Dave's explanation. If Tattoo turns out to be the weakest tune, and it still kicks ass anyway, we've got ourselves a farkin' gem!

[mewisemagic]

Cyrus after hearing the new 90 second clips!

[Dr. Love]

I don't really like the new version of Put Out The Lights

[Yount]

I wore my Van Halen I shirt out on Saturday night. Alas, they played no Van Halen!
Oh yeah, that fan made clip of Chinatown is

[Dan]

4 more sleeps and i'll have my cd..

How Dare You.

[Warham]

I'm ecstatic with what I've heard in these clips. I already thought "Blood & Fire" was one of their greatest songs ever after I listened to it, but there's some other stuff here that might top that...if I could hear more than 90 seconds!

I might have to buy four copies. Two for each car: one to start out with and one to replace it after I burn it up on repeat listen.

[Yount]

I don't really like the new version of Put Out The Lights

fast eddie he's gettin' ready

[Yount]

whoops 2X post

[DLR Bridge]

I don't really like the new version of Put Out The Lights

Isn't that Beat's workin'? I think the lyrics are a major upgrade. Definitely has a Feel Your Love Tonite vibe now. Bullethead has a little bit of a question mark over it as far as the phrasing goes. I think I may be just tripped up by hearing the song from mid flight, but it has a choppy delivery. Dave was practically rapping (pre-Sugarhill gang no less) in the original. Had a great melodic flow that surfed the riff as if it were a tasty wave. Ed wasn't the only guy ahead of his time way back when.

[Dr. Love]

Lyrics might be better (I dunno if I agree), but I liked the old melodies, especially in the verse and chorus.

[Dr. Love]

Who knows, when I hear the whole thing I might like it more. I had similar reservations about Tattoo and now I love it.

[Guitar Shark]

Who knows, when I hear the whole thing I might like it more. I had similar reservations about Tattoo and now I love it.

I've been listening to those Zero tunes and other demos for so many years now it's going to be tough to learn new lyrics and melodies!

But, I like the fact that they're reworking the tunes. It would seem "lazy" otherwise.

[ThrillsNSpills]

It gets even better with repeated listens.
I keep asking myself if the starving guy who gets a cracker analogy applies.
And it probably does, but this stuff is huge across the board.
If the vinyl version of this was analog, I'd say it's easily worth the 50 bucks.

The only thing that put me off a little bit was that they changed the music to Big Trouble/Big River . I thought the music already on the demo was perfect. I'm open to giving their new treatment a shot since they did so well on everything else.

[Julius]

I don't really like the new version of Put Out The Lights

I feel the same way about the new version of Big Trouble. I realize the old subject matter wasn't appropriate to sing for someone pushing 60, but the new lyrics feel clumsy and forced. The whole song in general, based on the 90 seconds I heard, is a bit of a letdown.

[Dr. Love]

I've been listening to those Zero tunes and other demos for so many years now it's going to be tough to learn new lyrics and melodies!

But, I like the fact that they're reworking the tunes. It would seem "lazy" otherwise.

I kind of wonder if it would have been better to just release the tunes from the old demo as a "bonus" disc and then worked on just new stuff.

But I guess they were worried about living up to expectations.

[Julius]

I'm really looking forward to hearing the entire version of Stay Frosty. Most of the new songs are outstanding, but this one is the money shot I think.

[bigtrouble77]

I feel the same way about the new version of Big Trouble. I realize the old subject matter wasn't appropriate to sing for someone pushing 60, but the new lyrics feel clumsy and forced. The whole song in general, based on the 90 seconds I heard, is a bit of a letdown.

It's because the demos are etched in your head like the rest of us. The vocal melodies are slightly different so it throws things off. Same thing happened with Tattoo for me. I've listened to Down in Flames hundreds of times over the years so it's just plain weird to hear Tattoo. Tattoo has, however, grown on me as I purge those old vocals out of my mind.

I think once the full versions are released and we've had a while to soak it in, the remakes will sound better.

[bigtrouble77]

I'm really looking forward to hearing the entire version of Stay Frosty. Most of the new songs are outstanding, but this one is the money shot I think.

I'm surprised to say it, but I agree. China Town also blew me away. I need to hear the whole versions to really know.

[DLR'sCock]

This is album so much more than I expected it to be!

[Julius]

It's because the demos are etched in your head like the rest of us. The vocal melodies are slightly different so it throws things off. Same thing happened with Tattoo for me. I've listened to Down in Flames hundreds of times over the years so it's just plain weird to hear Tattoo. Tattoo has, however, grown on me as I purge those old vocals out of my mind.

I think once the full versions are released and we've had a while to soak it in, the remakes will sound better.

You're probably right, that song was my favorite from ZERO.... in heavy rotation on my iPod.

It seems like the new version was slowed down and the performance less urgent. I'll wait until the 7th to pass final judgement.

[ThatArtGuy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Q6LgNx0jg

I *had* to comment on that one.

[Yount]

Praise for Alex. I think his drumming is world class. Tattoo, China town, all the snippets I've heard he's sounded great. Big fan!!

[mdk1967]

Cyrus after hearing the new 90 second clips!

Dude, ..that was fucking great.

[mdk1967]

Is there such a thing as a happy beginning perhaps?

[ThatArtGuy]

Only if you're premature.

[m_dixon1984]

EVH, if this is your apology for the past 28 years then I accept. You are forgiven.

Oh, and your son plays a mean ass fucking bass!!

Dave, nice to have you back where you belong.

Hearing these tunes and reading the posts from the devoted Army faithful (WARF, Carmine, VA, to mention just a few) has given me a perma grin for the past month (and chubby...ok, the songs are responsible for this). Not to mention bringing tears of joy to my eyes at times (WARF's Cafe Wah? posts to be specific).

Can't wait for Feb 7 and my 3 show experience in March. Buyers remorse is gone for my VIP ticket in Ottawa.

Thanks Army. Thanks Van Halen. Thanks David Lee Roth. Roth on everyone!

[ashstralia]

It gets even better with repeated listens.
I keep asking myself if the starving guy who gets a cracker analogy applies.
And it probably does, but this stuff is huge across the board.

Thrills, you've perfectly described my zen reasoning for not listening to 'bits' of the new album. i'm waiting for the full 13 course degustation menu.

[RedZoneD25]

Hey all, lurker for years but I had to make an account to say that "honeybabysweetiedoll" is unreal. Can't believe I'm hearing this!! While I'm on the extremely young end of the spectrum as far as age on these boards is concerned, don't let that phase you as I was raised on CVH like every son should be. Looks like the first Roth album in my lifetime (and therefore, the only Van Halen album I will acknowledge) is shaping up to be a mammoth of a release. Roth the fuck on!

[Halen High]

hey ashtraya did you pre order from JB or is it just gonna be in stores on shelves for me to snare in a couple days? I'm lazy like that, just wanna walk in, buy it, piss off. No fuss.

I mentioned a few days ago that I'd called my local JB-HIFI store twice and both times the sales staff told me it was worth calling them on Thursday (February 3) as they often get new release stock a day earlier than scheduled. I'll be checking after work on Thursday (late night shopping) just in case. Otherwise, after 27 years......Friday will do.

[Halen High]

Crikey - You and Your Blues is epic - and I've only heard 90 seconds of it!