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Van Halen Thread v. Where Have All The Good Times Gone
« on: January 05, 2012, 08:51:57 PM »
I don't know how many Van Halen fans there are here, but I love them. They were the first band that I truly became a fan of.

They have a new album coming out next month, A Different Kind of Truth. I am looking forward to that album. They actually played a show tonight in New York at a club.

Here's the details
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2012/01/van_halen_tour_and_recording_d.html
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012, 09:12:30 PM »
Big fan here too! Pretty excited to hear the new album as well. Although now that this thread is started I'm waiting for all the VH complainers in 3..2..1....

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012, 09:14:11 PM »
I'm a huge Van Halen fan too!

I want live footage.  :metal
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012, 09:15:27 PM »
If I hadn't already blown all my money on Tool and Rammstein tickets, then I would probably try and see them, but this is just inconvenient timing, especially with a potential Rush tour looming on the horizon.

But in any event,

I've always really enjoyed Van Halen and I'm going to approach the new album with cautious optimism. Very curious to see how it turns out.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 10:30:01 PM »
Oh and the single comes out next week for a song Tattoo.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2012, 10:31:59 PM »
Just popped over to the VH forums, they are so swamped they are only allowing registered users on.


Just found this on the VH forums, their performance of "She's the Woman" from last night's show...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgFEFIYQ9SA
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2012, 06:05:38 AM »
It's good to see them onstage. I do miss seeing Michael Anothy though
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2012, 06:58:15 AM »
I got into VH when 1984 came out and then they broke up. Been a fanatic ever since. Never got to see them with DLR and was never interested in seeing them with Hagar. Looks like I'll finally get to see them in Toronto. EVH has been my hero for the last 28 years. This will be a dream come true.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2012, 08:10:19 AM »
It's good to see them onstage. I do miss seeing Michael Anothy though

Yeah, I agree.  Just ain't the same without a Jack Daniels bass on stage.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2012, 08:13:17 AM »
Is it true that they don't play any Hagar-era songs? I don't think I would go without that.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2012, 08:24:02 AM »
Is it true that they don't play any Hagar-era songs? I don't think I would go without that.

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Nothing at all. I don't think Sammy Hagar liked to do all that many Roth era songs either, aside from a few of the really common ones. DLR wouldn't be capable of any of the Hagar era songs anyway, so I'd rather him not even try.
As a huge fan of all VH, personally I'd love to see both lineups of VH live, although I'm still hanging out to see them with DLR, since the last time they toured here at all was with Cherone.
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2012, 08:59:19 AM »
I truly believe DLR could not handle the Hagar stuff.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2012, 09:14:45 AM »
I truly believe DLR could not handle the Hagar stuff.

does anyone think he could?



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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2012, 09:20:28 AM »
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2012, 09:21:07 AM »
I love classic DLR era VH. I am intrigued by a new release, but for some reason, I am not excited for it.
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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2012, 10:44:18 AM »
I love classic DLR era VH. I am intrigued by a new release, but for some reason, I am not excited for it.

Same here.  I'll get it but.....
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2012, 04:41:10 PM »
YES!! This is the disc I am looking forward to most in 2012.  Love the first six VH albums and from what limited reviews I've heard about this new one, it sounds killer.

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2012, 05:37:39 PM »
Got to see them on last tour and it was amazing.   Looking forward to album and tour

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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2012, 07:00:06 PM »
No Michael Anthony, no Van Halen.

I'll sit this one out.
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2012, 10:35:15 PM »
No Michael Anthony, no Van Halen.

I'll sit this one out.

3/4 of the original band. More than most bands can muster after 30 years. Hell, 3/4 of the members of the band are NAMED Van Halen. :lol
It's Van Halen.

Here's the full track list for the new album-
https://www.vhnd.com/2012/01/06/track-listing-for-van-halens-new-album/

Can't say any of the song titles excite me, but I'm still very excited to hear the album, or even the single. I just want some impression of what to expect.
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Re: Van Halen Thread--2012 Tour Dates and New Album
« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2012, 11:32:41 PM »
I'm sure I'll find a way to hear some or all of this :P, mostly because I have several cousins who are big VH fans, and I am sure the one will send some of it my way, but Eddie Van Halen will never get another penny from me. 

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« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2012, 04:35:52 AM »
30 second cut from Tattoo.  I don't like it.



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« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2012, 04:44:04 AM »
You can't properly judge a song from such a tiny snippet, especially when it doesn't even include a full chorus.
For the record, I have NEVER liked a song from 30 second snippets. Ever. I always hate snippets and think they sound bland, then often come to love the album. Happened with KISS - Sonic Boom and Whitesnake - Forevermore.

If I had to judge based only on that though, it sounded ok. Nothing at all wrong with it, but it didn't sound like a typical up tempo rocker VH song.
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« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2012, 04:48:17 AM »
I agree.  I'm just saying I don't like this little sample.  It's still an automatic buy for me.  I'm one of those guys that hates when a band doesn't put out a new album for years but still tours.  I'm not against them making money at all, I just think a band has a little extra Jump (Pun intended) when they touring for a new album.  Kiss is a good example with Sonic Boom.
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« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2012, 04:52:47 AM »
I only meant "you" as a general statement for snippets, not specifically referring to you. :tup
Nothing wrong with judging a snippet, you just gotta take it for what it is. I find that snippets often don't work for me out of the context of the whole song. I'm indifferent to the snippet. Didn't dislike it, didn't excite me either. Still an automatic buy from me though. Thanks for posting it. I've been trying to keep up to date with everything about it, but the sources are all over the place.
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« Reply #25 on: January 07, 2012, 05:01:47 AM »
NP!!  We'll all get to hear the tune in full on the 9th!
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« Reply #26 on: January 07, 2012, 09:34:54 AM »
I didn't like anything about that 30-second clip either.

And checking out one of the live clips from the other night, what is with DLR's overalls and that hat? :lol :lol :lol

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« Reply #27 on: January 07, 2012, 09:36:56 AM »
Eddie Van Halen will never get another penny from me.
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« Reply #28 on: January 07, 2012, 10:29:34 AM »
I got to see VH back when they did the reunion tour with Hagar. Besides Mikes bass solo, the concert was amazing. The whole band seemed on, they played a few DLR songs and they sounded good. After they let mike go and toured again with DLR, I was interested, but I think my anger for what they did to mike made me not want to spend the ridiculous price of the ticket. Now that a lot of time has passed, I think I can get over with what happened, but I'm not really anticipating a good album. Well see.

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« Reply #29 on: January 07, 2012, 01:10:05 PM »
I got to see VH back when they did the reunion tour with Hagar. Besides Mikes bass solo, the concert was amazing. The whole band seemed on, they played a few DLR songs and they sounded good. After they let mike go and toured again with DLR, I was interested, but I think my anger for what they did to mike made me not want to spend the ridiculous price of the ticket. Now that a lot of time has passed, I think I can get over with what happened, but I'm not really anticipating a good album. Well see.

Man I felt the opposite.  I was bored out of my mind and was pissed I spent the money I did.  I felt the Balance and F.U.C.K tours were much better.
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« Reply #30 on: January 07, 2012, 01:17:43 PM »
About what I expected.   Just some good time rock n roll

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« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2012, 01:38:37 PM »
I got to see VH back when they did the reunion tour with Hagar. Besides Mikes bass solo, the concert was amazing. The whole band seemed on, they played a few DLR songs and they sounded good. After they let mike go and toured again with DLR, I was interested, but I think my anger for what they did to mike made me not want to spend the ridiculous price of the ticket. Now that a lot of time has passed, I think I can get over with what happened, but I'm not really anticipating a good album. Well see.

Man I felt the opposite.  I was bored out of my mind and was pissed I spent the money I did.  I felt the Balance and F.U.C.K tours were much better.

That was my one and only time seeing them, maybe had I seen them earlier I would agree with you.

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« Reply #32 on: January 07, 2012, 02:06:00 PM »
I knew it wouldn't be long before the complaints about Mike (or any number of other classic VH arguments started). I completely understand most people's feeling on the issue. I HATED not seeing Mike in the band but shit happens... especially in bands. Hell bands today can't keep a line-up together past a couple albums if that.

This particular situation boils down to a rift in the band (both sides to blame for that) and then Ed wanting to play with his son (hard to complain much about that).  Again, I hated they ALL created a situation where Mike wasn't in the band any more but I'd imagine Mike is happy with Chickenfoot and would be happy for the kid....Wolf has certainly developed his natural genetic talents and has his chops down quite well.

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« Reply #33 on: January 07, 2012, 02:10:15 PM »
I didn't like anything about that 30-second clip either.

And checking out one of the live clips from the other night, what is with DLR's overalls and that hat? :lol :lol :lol


The idea I think has to do with the new album cover having the big train on it etc. Dave is dressed like a train conductor?

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« Reply #34 on: January 07, 2012, 02:10:58 PM »
I knew it wouldn't be long before the complaints about Mike (or any number of other classic VH arguments started). I completely understand most people's feeling on the issue. I HATED not seeing Mike in the band but shit happens... especially in bands. Hell bands today can't keep a line-up together past a couple albums if that.

This particular situation boils down to a rift in the band (both sides to blame for that) and then Ed wanting to play with his son (hard to complain much about that).  Again, I hated they ALL created a situation where Mike wasn't in the band any more but I'd imagine Mike is happy with Chickenfoot and would be happy for the kid....Wolf has certainly developed his natural genetic talents and has his chops down quite well.

https://youtu.be/GzNNg9ALr8w

Actually, ED for years has had a problem with Mike and his royalties.  His world were, "Mike doesn't write the songs".  In  the 2004 reunion tour Mike was paid way less than he normally would.  Sammy and the manager took a smaller % to give to Mike. 

If we go by Ed assertion of writing.  His brother Alex should get less because he doesn't write music either. Yet He got a full cut.  This is why Ed was wrong over the years.
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