I'm not a hardcore fan, but I do like a bit of Van Halen.

Thought the new single was almost cringeworthy, personally. If that's the best thing they can find to showcase the album with, I don't think I'll be buying.

As for the video, well. I laughed, but not for the right reasons.

I can say this. From this new single I like the music. The guitar drums and bass lines are there soild VH. The words and Diamond Daves worn out voice? No. Which is a shame really. I wanted to like this. It's not me missing the old VH with Dave. I'm only 32. I grew up with Sammy out front. What I'm putting this up against is guys older the Dave who still put out better vocals, and write better lyrics. I mean this song feels like that Venture Brother's song Jacket.

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Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self. Therefore, trust the physician and drink his remedy in silence and tranquility.-Khalil Gibran

I just listened to it. I've always preferred Dave over Sammy (Sammy's great too). I liked the music but the lyrics were a little weak IMO. IDK, maybe I was expecting a little more of the original sound to come back. Drop Dead Legs, Spanish Guitars, Unchained, etc. You know, raw rock & roll. I could see it growing on me though. Still better than what I can put out.

I haven't heard it yet but the lead guitarist in my band was saying that he really liked it... which is suprising since he doesn't like the old Van Halen stuff.

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Tune Low, Play Hard & Floor it!

Mama told me if you have nothing good to say don,t say anything. I got nothing to say.

I am a strong neutral on Tattoo, I really wanted to like it since I grew up with Dave fronting this group. Now I will say I like it better then any Chickenfoot song I've heard, wish Mike was still in VH, hate that Wolfie is in there. Eddie's eccentricities of the last couple years have clouded my judgement of the group as well.

Now that's not to say there might be better songs on the full release, some of my favorite VH tracks were not the ones that everyone knows. Sinner's Swing from Fair Warning, Cathedral from Diver Down, Feel Your Love Tonight from their debut for example.

I'll probably get it to check the rest of it out.

i think the more people talk bad about it the better the album will do. people are always ready to pass judgement before all the facts are in. music is no different. i don't like things because the Jonses do. eddie and co. are alright by me. eccept V.H. 3. i've been a fan sence the first album(i was 8yrs old).4 years later eddie's playing introduced me to clapton and others and i took up the guitar.

That old saying, "The chase is better than the catch" immediately comes to mind.

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You dig?

Nothing new or original, but then there's nothing
unusual in show biz with being realistic about where
the money is as a nostalgia act.

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

Ditto...

+1

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+1
Thanks Nevin, Alex can still slam.

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

Can't say I'm overly excited by the new single, but I am excited about the tour. Just got tix today for the March 9th show in Buffalo. I loved Van Halen growing up but never got a chance to see them with Roth -- should be a blast!

the only song i've heard is the "tattoo" song. i also had the pleasure of watching the video. i laughed. i guess i expected something a bit edgier. this reminded me of poison or warrant or something. i think the song is terrible and the video is even worse. i really hope the rest of the cd is instrumental. then i "might" listen to it.
i like van halen. mainly the older stuff. i thought they had it figured out with hagar in the band. those were some great live shows.
egos.