The Official Van Halen, "Tattoo" review thread.

[ThatArtGuy]

So, I started to listen to it with headphones on (the proper way). First thoughts were that it's definitely their pop song on this album, but that's okay. Everyone was doing their normal good job; dependable Al, Wolfgang holding the groove, and Dave being Dave. Then Ed started his solo. HOLY @#$%!!! Welcome back, Ed. I literally got goosebumps, and that doesn't happen very often.

[Romeo Delight]

Wow! Killer tune!

[kwame k]

You can always check out... but you can never leave...

****inserts solo*****

[binnie]

Hey Zah,

What are the chances Tattoo will crack the Billboard top ten? (and I aint talking the mainstream rock chart - the actual Billboard chart).

Slimmer than an anorexic Muslin during Ramadan, I should imagine.

[Dan]

Song is still available from the NZ site selling it earlier - also number 1 in their download chart!

Boring is the last word i'd use to describe it...

Yes,NEW ZEALAND Site,Baby.:D

[ThatArtGuy]

So who typed out the lyrics already? LOL

[Seshmeister]

I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but I've found a review on Ultimate Classic Rock. Probably the first one. It basically says that the song is a "grower".

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-tattoo/

Hah do they know nothing about British slang?

Growler

Particularly hairy female fun gear. Often applied to female military aircrew.

Show us yer growler!

[mh5150]

i have it downloaded this morning from new zealand site.
fucking killer
VH is back

[kwame k]

1st full listen... Kick ASS tune!!

Got that classic Van Halen/Diamond Dave vibe all over it.

The bass work is rock solid. You don't even notice the synth fills... way back in the mix. Drums have the pure Brown Sound... first snare beat is pure Alex. Ed's guitar work is stellar, smooth, buttery and killer ballsy tone!!

Dave's melodies and lyrical work is some of his best ever. Creates a visual landscape from the lyrics... salt of the earth type of vibe.

Backing vocals are completely new sounding... very smooth and much more of a low register range. No one is trying to replicate Mike's backing vocals. Still has that VH pop feel... but totally new sound to it!!!

Outstanding review

[Seshmeister]

Just got back from New Zealand!

Stepping away from the song itself individually it's the best work I've heard from Dave and Eddie in many years.

[kwame k]

Yes,NEW ZEALAND Site,Baby.:D

Yeah, tell me about it.......

Had to take my pants off just to download that fucker

[Seshmeister]

I half expected it to play backwards...

[Vinnie Velvet]

Slimmer than an anorexic Muslin during Ramadan, I should imagine.

Top 20 then?

[if6was9]

OK, so I've bought it.

All I can say after just 1 listening is: VAN HALEN IS BACK !!!!!!!

My hopes were low, but the track is oficially fuckin' awesome.

[DLR Bridge]

Man. I'm staying away from this place til midnight. This is killing me!