The Official Van Halen, "Tattoo" review thread.

[sadaist]

That's true.

However, I would guess that the casual listener also knows VH from the following:

You Really Got Me
Runnin With the Devil
Dance the Night Away
Everybody Wants Some
(oh) Pretty Woman
Panama
Hot For Teacher

and Jamies Cryin. But the people I have educated over the years never think of those first. Once I remind them by playing it, they go "Oh yeah! I love this tune".

[Matt White]

"Uncle Danny had a coal tattoo, he fought for the unions, Some of Us Still Do!"

DAVE.......the FARKING MAN!!!!

[DavidLeeNatra]

I don't compare it to something...just take it as what it is...aged music from an aged band...I don't expect songs from guys pushing 60 that you can jump off a drumraiser to...have an open mind...

[kwame k]

Who'd a thunk it - a smart drummer? :D

Nah...it's more of a.......a broken clock is right twice a day, kinda thang

[So this is love]

I hear you and I have never been disappointed by VH records or shows with DLR.

[Matt White]

Just downloaded the thing from the NZ site.................

gonna take a few spins............

liking it BETTER than MWM..........almost as much as CGTSNM...............

Would love to see the lyrics............

BAND sounds inspired.........

it "grooves"...and we KNOW who's responsable for that!!!

[kwame k]

I don't compare it to something...just take it as what it is...aged music from an aged band...I don't expect songs from guys pushing 60 that you can jump off a drumraiser to...have an open mind...

I've said it before but......I'm just hoping for a mature sound with a nod to the past but not trying to be a parody of their former selves.........why remake Fair Warning or try to write WACF II. It's been done and when bands try to do that they almost always fail.

[Cruiser]

It says it doesn't take paypal or international credit cards....how did you purchase??

[Matt White]

It says it doesn't take paypal or international credit cards....how did you purchase??

I just put in the requested info and VIOLA................TATTOO, TATTOO!!!

[fourthcoming]

Just purchased the full length "Tattoo".....shit rocks. I wasn't expecting So this is love, Fools, or D.O.A. It's Van Halen for the new millenium and it rocks. Dave's voice sounds friggin great, Ed's tone has changed for the better, and his solo is killer. I'm happy with the tune. I'm thinking it's a radio friendly tune...not that I care if it's played on the radio or not cuz once the complete cd comes out there probably won't be a need for me to listen to fm radio, sports talk radio or anything else for a while. Interesting to hear how the tune ends with a quasi- version of the original intro to Down In Flames (your no good)....very cool stuff.

[Matt White]

I've said it before but......I'm just hoping for a mature sound with a nod to the past but not trying to be a parody of their former selves.........why remake Fair Warning or try to write WACF II. It's been done and when bands try to do that they almost always fail.

I think that's what this is........

The subtle keys as opposed to the keyboard being the main riff......and no more "You're a guitar hero, get away from that keyboard" either.............

[fourthcoming]

I've said it before but......I'm just hoping for a mature sound with a nod to the past but not trying to be a parody of their former selves.........why remake Fair Warning or try to write WACF II. It's been done and when bands try to do that they almost always fail.

Hey man, just wanted to say I couldn't agree with you more. Just heard the tune in it's entirity and I'm happy with the direction this band is heading in.

[kwame k]

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

Nice....thanks bro

On my second listen now.........

[So this is love]

Sounds good!

[kwame k]

I think that's what this is........

The subtle keys as opposed to the keyboard being the main riff......and no more "You're a guitar hero, get away from that keyboard" either.............

Ha! I'm fucking digging it and I agree, the keyboards are a subtle accent not a predominant part of the song!

Yes, I'm enjoying a heaping bowl of crow right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!