Author Topic: Van Halen Thread v. Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Read 60794 times)

Jaq · « **Reply #385 on:** August 15, 2012, 11:19:41 AM »

I saw them on the OU812 tour and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. I agree that on the 5150 tour they didn't really seem to know what to do with themselves and felt more like Sammy Hagar singing with Van Halen. By the next tour, they were Van Halen.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #386 on:** August 30, 2012, 10:26:02 AM »

Van Halen postpones the Fall Japanese tour after Eddie has emergency surgery.

https://www.van-halen.com

SystematicThought · « **Reply #387 on:** February 06, 2013, 12:05:48 PM »

Well, this is kind of a rip-off. No extras----just the CDs repackaged....

The 40 bucks isn't worth it

https://www.vhnd.com/2013/02/06/van-halen-the-studio-albums-1978-1984/

https://www.vanhalenstore.com/page/VH/PROD/CDBOX

TAC · « **Reply #388 on:** February 06, 2013, 12:21:17 PM »

No extras? Wow? Figured they'd finally release the US festival on DVD.

wkiml · « **Reply #389 on:** February 06, 2013, 12:56:03 PM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on February 06, 2013, 12:05:48 PM

Well, this is kind of a rip-off. No extras----just the CDs repackaged.... The 40 bucks isn't worth it

https://www.vhnd.com/2013/02/06/van-halen-the-studio-albums-1978-1984/

https://www.vanhalenstore.com/page/VH/PROD/CDBOX

For someone who doesn't own these on disc ( I have vinyls and cassettes) $39.45 doesnt seem all that bad

KevShmev · « **Reply #390 on:** February 06, 2013, 01:13:35 PM »

I'd say the odds are really good that they remastered these to sound modern (see: compressed to death).

SystematicThought · « **Reply #391 on:** February 06, 2013, 01:55:35 PM »

I actually would like to know if they are the Warner Brothers Remasters released 13 years ago or a new one.

wkiml: In retrospect, I do agree with that. Plus mine are all scratched. I might ask for it for my birthday

cramx3 · « **Reply #392 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:35:00 PM »

Quote from: wkiml on February 06, 2013, 12:56:03 PM

Quote from: SystematicThought on February 06, 2013, 12:05:48 PM
Well, this is kind of a rip-off. No extras----just the CDs repackaged.... The 40 bucks isn't worth it

https://www.vhnd.com/2013/02/06/van-halen-the-studio-albums-1978-1984/

https://www.vanhalenstore.com/page/VH/PROD/CDBOX

For someone who doesn't own these on disc ( I have vinyls and cassettes) $39.45 doesnt seem all that bad

As a commented on that site said, you can buy all six for 35 on amazon so this is definitely a cash grab by VH. Plus it would be better to get semesters of the other VH albums since they haven't done that yet.

Nel · « **Reply #393 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:19:16 PM »

That's exactly like the release they did for Green Day. Similar cover art and everything. Shame that I already own some of those albums though.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #394 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:45:12 PM »

I'm still waiting for a dang remaster of the Hagar era stuff, but I see that as highly unlikely right now. The remasters of the Roth era stuff (from around 2000, I think?) sound perfect as is, so no further releases are even necessary imo, but the original CD releases of 5150 and especially OU812 sound flat and not mastered for CD at all. The Best of Both Worlds versions of those songs sound a lot better, although I'd like a release with just a touch less compression and bass boosting.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #395 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:04:08 PM »

As Michael Anthony stated about OU812: "I could not have played on that album and nobody would have noticed."

Although Black and Blue would not have been the same without Mikey

SystematicThought · « **Reply #396 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:50:39 PM »

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/q-a-david-lee-roth-vents-about-van-halens-future-20130212

Very interesting interview in The Rolling Stone with Diamond Dave.

Interesting points:

DLR hopes that one day Michael Anthony will rejoin
Alex and Dave talk regularly
Dave wants to tour more places, play festivals
Ed, as usual, is dragging them down

cramx3 · « **Reply #397 on:** February 13, 2013, 03:41:02 PM »

Seems like Mr Roth is taking some shots on Eddie... no planned future of writing music or touring.... wants michael Anthony back... man I do wish Eddie would wake up and realize the potential.

KevShmev · « **Reply #398 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:02:24 PM »

Roth said what most of us knew already: without Michael Anthony's voice, the VH harmonies simply are not the same.

And to repeat what I have said before, Eddie doesn't give two shits what the fans want. He only released an album full of songs that weren't good enough to make their first album and toured so his son could rake in some money and be set for life. I guess that makes him a good dad in a way $:\$ , but shame on the fans for eating it up. I am glad I did not spend a penny on that album or tour.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #399 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:06:42 PM »

I thought you did buy the album?

KevShmev · « **Reply #400 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:08:31 PM »

No, a friend burned me a copy, and I am pretty sure he burned his copy of it from checking the CD out from the local library.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #401 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:13:42 PM »

I've just been back on my Van Halen kick recently. Been watching Live Without A Net a lot recently too

SystematicThought · « **Reply #402 on:** August 13, 2013, 12:44:11 PM »

Sorry to bump this, but I've been listening to the FUCK album recently and the live album and I really love songs like Pleasure Dome (very different sound and vibe) and Man on a Mission. These are just great songs.
Anyone else like those later Sammy Era albums?

Mosh · « **Reply #403 on:** August 13, 2013, 12:46:42 PM »

5150 is in my top 3 for Van Halen, I think it's awesome. FUCK is pretty consistent but I rarely go back to it for some reason. Poundcake is by far the best Hagar era song though, with Right Now as a close second. So it has that going for it.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #404 on:** August 13, 2013, 12:51:02 PM »

I quite like F.U.C.K. Easily the second best Hagar era album (behind 5150). Great rockers like Poundcake, Runaround, In n Out, and Man on a Mission.

FreezingPoint · « **Reply #405 on:** August 13, 2013, 12:53:40 PM »

I really enjoy The Dream is Over on that album.

KevShmev · « **Reply #406 on:** August 13, 2013, 02:45:00 PM »

Yep, damn good record, although I was never a big fan of Runaround. But Pleasure Dome might be my favorite VH song of any era, and most of the rest is really good.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #407 on:** August 14, 2013, 12:04:24 AM »

It's too bad things went south after For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Balance was also a great album, and I felt like they were really progressing, never really staying in one direction.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #408 on:** August 14, 2013, 02:05:27 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on August 13, 2013, 02:45:00 PM

Yep, damn good record, although I was never a big fan of Runaround. But Pleasure Dome might be my favorite VH song of any era, and most of the rest is really good.

The one thing that bugs me with Runaround is that is has this big melodic pre-chorus build-up, then the basic chorus feels like a bit of a letdown after that. Anything like that for you?
I'm used to it now though, and now I love it. Easily their best music video since the Roth era too.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #409 on:** August 14, 2013, 06:25:05 AM »

I'd actually probably rank FUCK as my personal favorite VH album, period. Very consistent album that went back to the band's musical roots, and while Sammy was never as great as Dave was lyrically, he did a great job on that album. On top of that, I think it's probably the best EVH tone ever... It's either on this album or on Balance, IMO. Loved those old Music Man EVH guitars~

I might also agree with Kev on Pleasure Dome. It's hard for me to pick a definite favorite, but PD is definitely up there.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #410 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:46:35 AM »

Judgement Day is a badass tune.

KevShmev · « **Reply #411 on:** August 14, 2013, 08:50:09 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on August 14, 2013, 02:05:27 AM

Quote from: KevShmev on August 13, 2013, 02:45:00 PM
Yep, damn good record, although I was never a big fan of Runaround. But Pleasure Dome might be my favorite VH song of any era, and most of the rest is really good.

The one thing that bugs me with Runaround is that is has this big melodic pre-chorus build-up, then the basic chorus feels like a bit of a letdown after that. Anything like that for you?
I'm used to it now though, and now I love it. Easily their best music video since the Roth era too.

Yep, that is pretty much it. The chorus is just very vanilla and boring.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #412 on:** February 06, 2015, 12:16:26 PM »

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/van-halen-releasing-first-live-album-with-david-lee-roth-20150206

Finally something new from the Van Halen camp. March 31st sees the release of their 2013 concert at Tokyo Dome and then remastering (yet again) the DLR era. I'll probably check them out and see if they sound better. The live album is hit or miss. DLR barely sang anything, but the band was on fire during the tour, so that could be interesting.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #413 on:** February 06, 2015, 12:37:32 PM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on February 06, 2015, 12:16:26 PM

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/van-halen-releasing-first-live-album-with-david-lee-roth-20150206

Finally something new from the Van Halen camp. March 31st sees the release of their 2013 concert at Tokyo Dome and then remastering (yet again) the DLR era. I'll probably check them out and see if they sound better. The live album is hit or miss. DLR barely sang anything, but the band was on fire during the tour, so that could be interesting.

Yeah, if I end up picking up the live album, it'll be to hear Wolfgang and Eddie tear it up. As for remasters, I'm really hoping we get some remasters for the Hagar era at some point. There's some amazing stuff in that era.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #414 on:** February 06, 2015, 12:59:49 PM »

Sounds interesting, but I will continue my VH boycott.

bosk1 · « **Reply #415 on:** February 06, 2015, 01:40:09 PM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 06, 2015, 12:59:49 PM

Sounds interesting, but I will continue my VH boycott.

You took the words right out my mou--

cramx3 · « **Reply #416 on:** February 06, 2015, 02:42:23 PM »

No video? Not interested. If they released a nice Blu Ray then id probably pick it up just because I love concert videos. A live album with DLR probably sounding like crap doesn't interest me too much.

At the end of the day I'll probably check the songs out on youtube and get the album if I find it enjoyable, but this doesn't excite me.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #417 on:** February 06, 2015, 02:59:40 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on February 06, 2015, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 06, 2015, 12:59:49 PM
Sounds interesting, but I will continue my VH boycott.

You took the words right out my mou--

It's what I'm here for. It's my job. It's what I do.

For me, no Michael Anthony = no Van Halen. Fuck Wolfgang. Start your own band, fucker.

Anguyen92 · « **Reply #418 on:** February 06, 2015, 03:48:59 PM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 06, 2015, 02:59:40 PM

Quote from: bosk1 on February 06, 2015, 01:40:09 PM
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on February 06, 2015, 12:59:49 PM
Sounds interesting, but I will continue my VH boycott.

You took the words right out my mou--
It's what I'm here for. It's my job. It's what I do.

For me, no Michael Anthony = no Van Halen. Fuck Wolfgang. Start your own band, fucker.

Easy on the tone, dude. And he has a band outside of Van Halen. He's in Mark Tremonti's solo band.

TAC · « **Reply #419 on:** February 06, 2015, 03:57:46 PM »

Quote from: Jaq on August 15, 2012, 11:19:41 AM

I saw them on the OU812 tour .... I agree that on the 5150 tour they didn't really seem to know what to do with themselves and felt more like Sammy Hagar singing with Van Halen. By the next tour, they were Van Halen.

I agree with this.

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

Author Topic: Van Halen Thread v. Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Read 60794 times)