Author Topic: Van Halen Thread v. Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Read 60806 times)

Vivace · « **Reply #280 on:** February 06, 2012, 03:11:12 AM »

Blood and Fire
As Is
The Trouble with Never
Stay Frosty
Beats Workin'

and obviously Tattoo.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #281 on:** February 06, 2012, 04:46:20 AM »

Well that's a decent mix of the songs to judge the album overall. The only one of those I actually dislike is Beats Workin'. The Trouble With Never, Stay Frosty and Blood and Fire are among my favourites on the album.

Zydar · « **Reply #282 on:** February 06, 2012, 05:34:58 AM »

Blood And Fire still kicks my ass. I also enjoy Bullethead, She's The Woman, Tattoo, and China Town.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #283 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:14:10 PM »

Got it in the mail today. I really enjoy it. Compared to other big name rock reunions, this one doesn't falter. Eddie is still on fire and Alex as well. Wolfie does better than I expected him to. As Is is the only one that doesn't click with me

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #284 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:46:52 PM »

So far I have listened to ADKOT 3 times today and I have to say that I am pretty blown away. I went into this not really expecting much, but have been pleasantly surprised. This album kicks ass.

So far the songs I love the most are:

1. Chinatown
2. She's the woman
3. Stay Frosty
4. Beats Workin
5. Big river

SystematicThought · « **Reply #285 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:48:16 PM »

I love the dog bark at 3:18 on Honeybabiesweetiedoll. It marks the beginning of what is probably in the Top 3 for heaviest moments on the album

TAC · « **Reply #286 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:26:18 PM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on February 07, 2012, 02:48:16 PM

I love the dog bark at 3:18 on Honeybabiesweetiedoll.

Yeah I caught that too perfect.

Quote from: SystematicThought on February 07, 2012, 02:14:10 PM

Eddie is still on fire and Alex as well. Wolfie does better than I expected him to.

I agree. The bass playing is very good on this album.

This album is way better than I expected. It's very heavy, fun, and exciting. I'm not sure WTF DLR is singing about half the time, but that's the beauty of DLR! Really happy with this.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #287 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:32:38 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 07, 2012, 04:26:18 PM

This album is way better than I expected. It's very heavy, fun, and exciting. I'm not sure WTF DLR is singing about half the time, but that's the beauty of DLR! Really happy with this.

This is what I was thinking all day long, but then I smiled and remembered that's our Dave.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #288 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:33:04 PM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on February 07, 2012, 02:48:16 PM

I love the dog bark at 3:18 on Honeybabiesweetiedoll. It marks the beginning of what is probably in the Top 3 for heaviest moments on the album

Another one of my favourite heavy moments is 3:16 of Stay Frosty. It's heavy and detuned, but it's not metal. It's just heavy bluesy hard rock with that double kicker swung groove. I love the instrumental section of that song. So much EVH tastiness.

TAC · « **Reply #289 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:02:44 AM »

When I saw the title Honeybabysweetiedoll I was like

But it turns out to be one of the most bad ass pieces of music this band has ever done!

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #290 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:46:29 AM »

currently half way through my first listen, love it. Nice blend of heavy+chunky with bright+cheesy. Love it, so energetic and still got that fresh-from-the-jam vibe going on with all the songs.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #291 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:12:09 AM »

I guess I should probably get off my ass and go get this.

I should probably get ADTOE while I'm at it.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #292 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:14:48 AM »

Quote from: Sir GuitarCozmo on February 08, 2012, 09:12:09 AM

I guess I should probably get off my ass and go get this.

Yes, yes you should!

WebRaider · « **Reply #293 on:** February 08, 2012, 10:36:38 AM »

Quote from: TAC on February 08, 2012, 06:02:44 AM

When I saw the title Honeybabysweetiedoll I was like
But it turns out to be one of the most bad ass pieces of music this band has ever done!

LOL, I was thinking the same thing. I was like that song just can't be good with that title... but then....

lonestar · « **Reply #294 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:46:42 AM »

Just started giving some of the songs a listen, and I am pleasantly suprised and impressed, especially after listening to Tattoo first, which seems to be my least favorite so far. Honeybabyblahblah is a fucking beast, digging Ice Cream Man pt2 also.

TAC · « **Reply #295 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:56:48 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 11:46:42 AM

Honeybabyblahblah

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #296 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:07:21 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 11:46:42 AM

Ice Cream Man pt2

I guess this is the new official name, because I called it the exact same thing today.

TAC · « **Reply #297 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:10:02 PM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 08, 2012, 12:07:21 PM

Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 11:46:42 AM
Ice Cream Man pt2

I guess this is the new official name, because I called it the exact same thing today.

Yeah, but Stay Frosty stands just fine all by itself. I was a little worried about it actually being an Ice Cream Man Pt2, but it kicks some serious ass! I also feel that it should have closed the album. The last two songs never really regain the energy of Stay Frosty, so it feels like the album just peters out.

lonestar · « **Reply #298 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:14:33 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 08, 2012, 12:10:02 PM

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 08, 2012, 12:07:21 PM
Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 11:46:42 AM
Ice Cream Man pt2

I guess this is the new official name, because I called it the exact same thing today.
Yeah, but Stay Frosty stands just fine all by itself. I was a little worried about it actually being an Ice Cream Man Pt2, but it kicks some serious ass! I also feel that it should have closed the album. The last two songs never really regain the energy of Stay Frosty, so it feels like the album just peters out.

I agree that it does, I just love how in this song, along with others I have heard, that they return to the playfullness that I love in VH. Just good, fun, kickass rock and roll.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #299 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:19:30 PM »

Awesome album. There is no way any old school VH fan can complain or not enjoy this disc.

lonestar · « **Reply #300 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:20:39 PM »

Crap, Youtube has them blocked now.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #301 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:24:40 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 12:20:39 PM

Crap, Youtube has them blocked now.

You can listen to it on Spotify though

lonestar · « **Reply #302 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:50:41 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on February 08, 2012, 12:24:40 PM

Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 12:20:39 PM
Crap, Youtube has them blocked now.
You can listen to it on Spotify though

OK.

Bill Carson · « **Reply #303 on:** February 09, 2012, 04:11:55 AM »

Oh i'm absolutely loving this album !!!! So good to hear Diamond Dave back where he belongs.
Even now there is so much for any guitarist to learn from the legend that is Eddie. Especially in this day and age where precision and speed are put ahead of any sense of musicality. Here he demonstrates with tone, power & passion what it really takes to be a rock god.
The whole band sounds fantastic - still feel for Mr Anthony but I have to say, old Wolfgang has done his pops proud.
This is rock n'roll at its finest.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #304 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:24:15 AM »

I can't stop listening to this one; all other discs are on the backburner for now. I know its only Feb, but I can't see any other album topping this for me personally for album of the year.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #305 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:31:32 AM »

I don't think I've really listened to any other album since I got this either. I pretty much had "She's the Woman" on repeat yesterday.

njdtfan · « **Reply #306 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:39:29 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me61Qlgqj5o&feature=youtu.be

EVH solo from last nights family and friends concert

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #307 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:44:09 AM »

Just got it and if fucking ROCKS!!

cramx3 · « **Reply #308 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:37:07 AM »

I had my first full listen last night and I found the album very enjoyable. I use that word because I only had one full listen and I enjoyed it, but I dont have much more to say at this point. Sounds very much like old school VH, which I expected. But this album is waaayyy better than the single and samples we got earlier.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #309 on:** February 10, 2012, 02:41:26 PM »

When I first heard Tattoo, I was pretty underwhelmed. However, after listening to it dozens and dozens of times, it has really grown on me. The song is just straight up catchy and gets stuck in your head. In retrospect, this makes sense to release it as the first single because it is so catchy and pretty radio friendly. It's still the weakest track on the disc; which goes to show you how good this album is.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #310 on:** February 10, 2012, 03:56:04 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on February 10, 2012, 02:41:26 PM

When I first heard Tattoo, I was pretty underwhelmed. However, after listening to it dozens and dozens of times, it has really grown on me. The song is just straight up catchy and gets stuck in your head. In retrospect, this makes sense to release it as the first single because it is so catchy and pretty radio friendly. It's still the weakest track on the disc; which goes to show you how good this album is.

You just read my mind. When I first heard Tattoo, I was like "oh well" and then stopped anticipating the album's release. Then just for the hell of it, bought the album and was blown away. Tattoo has since really grown on me and now its constantly stuck in my head.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #311 on:** February 10, 2012, 04:21:32 PM »

Very cool interview between the boys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb4jIyoOGtk&feature=youtu.be

Kotowboy · « **Reply #312 on:** February 11, 2012, 03:49:07 PM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 08, 2012, 12:07:21 PM

Quote from: lonestar on February 08, 2012, 11:46:42 AM
Ice Cream Man pt2

I guess this is the new official name, because I called it the exact same thing today.

*listens to Stay Frosty *

* listens to Ice Cream Man *

Cannot be unheard !

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #313 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:55:12 PM »

https://www.vhnd.com/2012/02/15/van-halen-debuts-at-no-2/

A Different Kind of Truth debuts at #2. Apparently it's also VH's 14th consecutive top 10 album. So every album but their debut. Crazy.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #314 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:23:45 AM »

I just can't get enough of this album and I can just tell that it will go down as one of my favorites ever. When I look at some of my recent favorite comeback albums, Heaven and Hell, Accept, and Ratt come to mind; however, this one is topping them all.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: Van Halen Thread v. Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Read 60806 times)