The Official Van Halen, "China Town" review thread.

[Jetstream]

those are basic screams for Dave and screams he has done for a while, some which he did on occasion during the 2007-2008...do not know why they would bother to sample something he can still do...seriously. Now if I heard him go off like he did at the end of something like Easy Street, then I would put some validity to what you just said about sampling. Nah, going WHoooo and such is pretty simple still for Dave.

[BruinJer]

I'm in a loss for words.... how the fuck does a band not record in 25+ years and sound louder & heavier than they did back in the day? Fucking amazing!

[Rikk]

Wow!
Gotta admit this is the first one to grab me right out of the gates.

Played it for some co-workers that were lukewarm for the other previews and they said "now THIS is Van Halen!"

Just...... wow....

I have to partially agree.

While I've enjoyed the others, this is the first one that I've fucking loved. Best preview yet.

[DONNIEP]

Holy shit!!!! This record was definitely worth the wait! This song is just too bad ass....

[Halen High]

Brutal.

[Halen High]

This is the first song I've heard that I didn't have to think about whether I liked it or not.

It sounds really good, fast paced and kicking ass.

I'm hoping there are more songs like this on the cd.



Sounds fun!

The only track so far that I didn't instantly love was Stay Frosty...then about 90 seconds later...FUCK YEAH!

[DavidLeeNatra]

The only track so far that I didn't instantly love was Stay Frosty...then about 90 seconds later...FUCK YEAH!

you know what? thanks to the CSI clip from now on that song always comes with a stripper and a pole on my mind...I am so fine with that "uh uh uh uh uh uh"

[Dan]

It's hot! It's sexy! I want to fuck it really, really fast!

Holy Shit,She Means It Too.

[Halen High]

you know what? thanks to the CSI clip from now on that song always comes with a stripper and a pole on my mind...I am so fine with that "uh uh uh uh uh uh"

YES!!! I watched it about 10 times - that's our official video for Stay Frosty.

[Halen High]

They could open with China Town.

As this album is so killer, I think it's likely this will be a tour featuring the music of the new disc - rather than a setlist dominated by CVH with only 3 or 4 new tracks. So 50/50 perhaps? I knew they would put out a very good album - I didn't want to allow myself to think it would be a classic to try and avoid expectations getting out of control. I think it's pretty clear now that ADKOT will be a classic.

[Little Texan]

I'm going to say it right now...just based on the tunes we've heard so far, this album is going to be better than at least one album of the 6 pack, Diver Down or 1984. Possibly top 3, even.

[Halen High]

Little Texan - you're could be right - but I don't want to bring myself to admit it.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I'm going to say it right now...just based on the tunes we've heard so far, this album is going to be better than at least one album of the 6 pack, Diver Down or 1984. Possibly top 3, even.

"Better" as in better sounding, or better selling ??

[Little Texan]

"Better" as in better sounding, or better selling ??

Better sounding.

[78/84 guy]

It's hot! It's sexy! I want to fuck it really, really fast!

HMMM..... I think I need to meet some people around here before the show in MN. Killer tune !! SHIT !