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I'm having so much fun listening to this album over and over, just cranking the shit out of my home and car stereos. This has given such me a happiness rush, laughing and walking on air constantly. What a lift to the spirit. Thank you, VH!!!
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"What we've been doing, which is great and certainly cost saving, is I train in the sand pit in McDonald's. I do a few laps. I go through the tunnel a few times. The kids don't mind if I smoke. Plus, when I'm done, lunch is right there."- DLR 2003 -
When was the last time you did something for the first time.....Hello!!!!Now who`s that babe with the fab-u-lous shad-ow?Comment
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AWESOME!
OK, that's the short version. Here's my full review on this materpiece of rock music. In short, this is an instant classic.
I'll admit I heard these clips online before the release, but I still needed to get a hard copy. Purchased the limited edition LP but still had to get the deluxe edition of the CD. On my way home from work I stopped by the nearest Future Shop and grabbed the last deluxe CD on display (nice!). Lying on my sofa, I let it blast while following along to the lyrics. Here are my impressions, based on each member of the band.
DLR: I really think this is the best piece of work that DLR has ever done. His singing is great, and the lyrics are super cool. Following along to the lyrics I caugt myself laughing out loud a couple of times at how well the music and lyrics worked together, and how witty they really are. That's the magic of Dave. He brings some fun and humour back to rock music, which IMO is sorely missing today.
EVH: Well, Ed hasn't sounded this good since the 90s. His playing is razor sharp and his tone is just killer. Unlike some guitar heros who sometimes sound like guitar instructors giving a lesson on how to play rock guitar and rock solos, Ed has a lot of spirit and soul in his playing. It's not only fast and loud but it also GROOVES at the same time. Ferocious but at the same time melodic and delicate. Welcome back Ed!
AVH: Awesome as always. I've always said Al is as good on the drums as Ed is on guitar. And like Ed, he's not only powerful but always has a sense of GROOVE in his playing. It rocks and swings at the same time. No one can really criticise the guy and no one really will. He is the backbone of Van Halen. The engine of an old car that just wont quit.
WOLF: So, is Mikey missed on this CD? Well yes and no. Sure it would be cool to hear his back up vocals on Big River, or his deep pulsating bass lines at times. But Wolf is the real deal, and I really like what he does on this CD. Like some sceptical people, I thought maybe Ed played bass on this CD. After seeing these latest videos though, it sure is Wolf and he sure does kick ass. To use a classic hockey analogy, it's as if it's 1985 and VH traded Rod Langway for Paul Coffey. They lost a stay at home, conservative bassist and gained an offensive defenceman sniper in his place that can score goals while also holding down the fort. Whether it's the chords in Beats Workin' or the beginning of China Town, Wolf is impressive.
As for the songs, there's not one that I don't like. And we have 13 full songs here - no instrumentals. Hands down, this is the best comeback in rock music. The question isn't how good it is, the question (or my question at least) is when is the next CD coming out? Sounds like they are just getting started.Comment
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OK I wanted to write a review while my perspective was fresh It's an honest one. Perspective 1. No one but DLR can write lyrics like this. Perspective 2. Ed is on fire. Some of the best work he has ever done period. 3 I don't like the production. If you crank it it just feels like its lacking something. The drums are not up front when they need to be. The bass is to far back and the vocals are to mixed. It's not a deal breaker by any means but it could have been better. I love it. It's just a long time VH fans perspective and an opinion. This album is all Van Halen. It shits blood and pisses Van Halen. None of us should be disappointed.
1. Tattoo: This is a great tune. It's catchy and the lyrics are awesome.
2. She's The Woman: Well we asked for it and we got it several times. A boot FINALLY produced. I love this song. Has a great feel to it. I like the new bridge and the produced solo is kick ass. Not over the top it just well done.
3. You and Your Blues: It's kinda like a movie song. Has a cool Van Halen feel to it. I think the back ground vocals sell it as a Van Halen tune to me. Love the wah Ed uses in this solo. LOVE it. Guitar is bad ass.
4. China Town: When I hear this song I picture Dave back in the day flailing around with a mike stand and peeling layers of clothes off all over the place. The guitar solo is fucking awesome.
5. Blood and Fire: If anyone has ever wondered what 5150 would have been like with Dave now you know. Needless to say in your face. This song will be a popular one. You heard it hear first and I wrote it. Say ya missed us. Say it like ya mean it! Again Great guitar work Ed.
6. Bullet Head: lol. Fucking cool song. Not the best on the album for sure but it's cool. I wonder if Wolf had anything to do with this song?
7. As Is: Again ask and ye shall receive. I love this song. Ed's on fire and it sounds like classic VH. If this song doesn't take you back in time your nuts have been cut off. Great Solo love the break down after it. Great tune. I want to smoke a fatty after listening to this.
8. Honeybabysweetiedoll:
This is a fun tune. I want to get a blow job listening to this song. Great arrangement. Great Dave. Great Band.
9. The Trouble with Never: When you turn on your stereo does it return the favor? Fuck yes it does! And it plays Van Halen. I love this song. jhale is going to be trying to figure this one out for awhile. Guitar is kick ass with more Wah. Another break down that makes you say Dave you kick ass, we love you and we are glad your back. Maybe one of my favs.
10. Outta Space: I love this song. It's just Van Halen baby. Before it's time 25 years ago. To every dick head that has some issues with supposed old material. FUCK YOU! Classic! If you didn't live it don't blame the ones that were lucky enough to have been around.
11. Stay Frosty: Ok everyones fav I bet. There is a reason for that. It may be the best rock song ever written. I know you think Ice Cream Man. Na fuck that it's better. Hands down the best guitar work Ed has ever done. Slide guitar? WTF! This song is going down in history folks. Just fucking amazing.
12: Big River: Thank you God. I love this song as well. Classic! I made mention before I thought some of Tattoo sounded like Warren D. No. Warren D stole some shit form Ed.
13. Beats Workin': Crank this mother fucker up! My second favorite song. I think, oh fuck I love them all but this one gets my blood boiling. Seriously crank it! This is just a great great song.
Side note on the DVD. I bought two becasue I wanted the shirt and the DVD. Came right home and plugged in the DVD. Panama comes on first and my wife was like. This is great! Well yeah I said. It's fucking Van Halen!
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Van Halen on track for first big week
Posted on February 11, 2012 - 10:04 by David Konow
The music business, or whatever's left of it, sure isn't what it used to be, so if anyone's buying music at all, it's a miracle.
And this is what's proven the loyalty of Van Halen's fanbase, as their comeback album with David Lee Roth, A Different Kind of Truth, remains on track to sell 180-200,000 copies its first week.
By today's music biz standards, you would think this is pretty damn good, especially considering how long it's been since there's been any Van Halen album at all.
One would also think that the album will continue to sell once Van Halen hits the road on February 18, launching its tour in Louisville, Kentucky.
As for the odd opening act choice of Kool and the Gang, founder Robert "Kool" Bell told Billboard.com, "We had big hits in the '80s, and so did they. They've been kind of like a party band on the rock side, and their audience is 60 percent female. Most of the time we have a crowd that's 80 percent white. Plus we do a lot of international dates with Def Leppard, Meat Loaf, Uriah Heep, Chicago, Elton John... So I think we'll survive."
Meanwhile, Roth told News.com.au, "We never changed. We're a '70s hard rock band. We enjoyed our fame in the '80s but all our roots are pre-'80s. That's Van Halen. Old plus new. It's like watching Dragnet on your iPad."
As for the decades of band catfighting, and both Roth and Van Halen swearing they'll never work together again, Roth said, in his usual round-about way, "If Ed and I can get along, then world peace can have a chance. There's routinely conflict but there's a lot of laughter. There's still some pillaging going on there. You can hear it in the music."Eat Us And Smile - The Originals
"I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth
"We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee RothComment
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The fairest ADKOT review I've read so far
I really think this guy gets it.
By the way, do you think the Van Halens listened to EEAS at least?Comment
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The only part worth reading:
The only way (David Lee Roth) could ruin a Van Halen album would be by not participating.
The rest of the review is shit. Fuck this guy, he probably enjoys Nickelback.Comment
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Dont know which sucks ass more ? The actual review, or "you" for thinking its good.....I really think this guy gets it.
By the way, do you think the Van Halens listened to EEAS at least?BABY PANA 2 IS Coming !! All across the land, let the love and beer flow !
Love ya Mary Frances!Comment
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I think saying the album is "MJ with the Wizards at the end of a six-game road trip" is a load of shit.Comment
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I presume you have prepared new insults for today?
This is your 35th time trying to elict an emotional response.Can't Control your Future. Can't Control your Friends. The women start to hike their skirts up. I didn't have a clue. That is when I kinda learned how to smile a lot. One Two Three Fouir fun ter thehr fuur.Comment
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It's not a bad review, really. It's just that it tells you more about the author than the album.The Power Of The Riff Compels MeComment
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Geez. I only said it was the fairest one I've read so far. I don't think I've read a review of this album by a critic that didn't focus on the music.Comment
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i dont like it .... he obviously doesnt like ed's solo's if it took slash to save us from them.....slash ....slash wtf . then bleats on about changing the names of songs ... so fuck . its not a review if all your gonna say about the song is they changed the name .
I dont get the review but i suspect any one who listens to 2 weeks of the classic 6 pack and then attempts a review of an album 28 years later is doing no one any favours.
And the last pargraph of the review is almost an apology .
I realy dont get the review .... old songs + new songs + dave in vh + ed on fire = i dont like it ?????
but i may be hung over to fuckfuck your fucking framingComment
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