Just listened to the new VH song, "Tattoo" again. I can only hope the rest of the new album is better. This song sounds to me like a leftover from the Gary Cherone days (day? :-)). I'm not saying I want a repeat of WACF or 1984, as I think bands should evolve their sound (lest you end up with AC/DC). However, this song definitely has the sound of a band that's been out of the music biz for a while.
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haven't heard it yet, but anxious to. I've seen what the prices are for their concerts this year and it looks like I'll be staying home for these. Crazy prices.
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I am. :-)

I haven't heard the single yet, but I can already tell you the background vocals are lacking. :-)
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The only thing worse than this song, is watching the video.

This isn't Van Halen. It's the Van Halen brothers, a fat kid and Steve Martin on vocals.


I am disappoint.
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I wouldn't be surprised if it's not even the fat kid; Ed's been doing the studio bass parts for a while now.
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I haven't heard it yet and based on the reviews I am not missing anything, they are coming here on 2/22, waiting on the ticket prices to see if going or not, the last time they rolled through here it was retarded expensive.
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I just heard Tattoo. While I wouldn't call it horrible, it's a far cry from their heyday.
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:-) I'd put it square in the "passable b-side" category.
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I'm wondering if the absence of Michael Anthony played a part in how the lyrics where composed, to play around DLR's range. I sorely miss it, as it was a big part of the VH sound.
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This song sucks a$$. :-) :-)

But at least their old stuff will sound right with DLR in concert.
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Man, I am out of touch....didn't even know they had new stuff....
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A HUGE part of the sound, absolutely, Bob.

I saw them twice in the DLR era, on their debut tour (backing Black Sabbath), and in 1984. I fear that seeing them now will be nothing but a disappointment in comparison.
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I heard that Sammy Hagar is trying to get Michael Anthony to sue the VH brothers because they are using Mike's voice sample recording as backups, there is NO WAY Wolfgang can hit those notes. I hope Mike does sue, he is owed.

Tom I was in the 2nd row for the 84' tour right in front of Mike, truly an experience.
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Not Impressed
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Never was a big fan, but that new song is pure garbage. WTF? D they owe the label money or something?
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Wow!
WTF! :-)

I'm holding out hope the rest of the album isn't so bad!
I'm praying this song is the product of some Record exec saying "We need something with a hook"

Some observations on the Video:
Fully supports the stereotype white guys can't dance.
Lil' Woofie aint so Lil' anymore, I think he ate Michael Anthony.
I swear I saw the Grim Reaper looming over Alex! :-)
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Bands need to know when to stop trying to make new music and that happened to VH a long long time ago. Be happy with what you have and tour on that. People don't want to spend money on your concert and hear your new crappy attempt at music, we want to hear the great music that made us love your band in the first place.
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Word. I saw Soundgarden on their first tour in almost 14 years this summer. Chris Cornell told the audience that they would have a new CD coming out in a few months...and then said "we will be playing nothing off that CD tonight, nothing post 1997". The show rocked, and I heard every SG song I wanted to hear.
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The last time I saw Maiden, they played the "A matter of life and death" album cover to cover.
Came out for an encore, played Hallowed be thy name, and then left!
Since then I have refused to give them another cent of my money!

I did happen to catch VH when they reunited with Dave, would absolutely spend the coin to see them again! (as long as they don't play this new crap :-))
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VH's tattoo = :-)


Chris.....
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