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Delta Blues · February 6th, 2012, 09:01 PM

Loving this new record!! It's definitely got that vintage VH vibe going on and it also has some newer school sounds. Some of which are monster tones. This will def be in the player for awhile. I just ordered my tickets for the concert too! W00t!

I'm so stoked!

/gush

Skully · February 6th, 2012, 10:48 PM

I'm really enjoying it, too. I think it's the heaviest album they've ever made. And it's nice to have some interesting lyrics with unique style and wit, instead of ol' half-wit. (I really enjoyed Sammy's autobio, but his lyrics... no.)

spauldingrules · February 6th, 2012, 10:58 PM

I think it's killer, and will stay in the car for awhile. It seems to me Tattoo is probably the weakest song - odd choice for the first single and track. Although it seems like a double album for VH - their (DLR) albums are normally like 30 minutes long!

Dirty Al · February 6th, 2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spauldingrules

I think it's killer, and will stay in the car for awhile. It seems to me Tattoo is probably the weakest song - odd choice for the first single and track.

So there is hope? I was really let down when I heard Tattoo. Well, it looks like tomorrow will be NCDD! You guys talked me into it.

Skully · February 6th, 2012, 11:07 PM

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I think it's killer, and will stay in the car for awhile. It seems to me Tattoo is probably the weakest song - odd choice for the first single and track.

It's got the most direct, catchy chorus and conventional song structure and listeners can relate to the lyric. So I'd say, to the contrary, it's the most obvious choice for a single.

Fred Garvin · February 7th, 2012, 12:23 AM

It's pretty awful from start to finish. IMHO -YMMV and all that internet stuff.

Delta Blues · February 7th, 2012, 12:25 AM

The solo on Big River is my favorite so far. It's so VH classic.

spauldingrules · February 7th, 2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Skully

It's got the most direct, catchy chorus and conventional song structure and listeners can relate to the lyric. So I'd say, to the contrary, it's the most obvious choice for a single.

I guess, but old school VH is always about "weird" to me - their best stuff, at least. What do you think of Tattoo compared with the rest of the album?

badform · February 7th, 2012, 09:57 AM

I wasn't really feeling it from the song previews, but once I got the CD on Saturday, I haven't been able to stop listening to this. It's 1978, 1986, 1998, and 2012 all at the same time.

Tattoo is the most pop radio friendly song on the album. The rest is decidedly heavier, more interesting, and a huge kick in the pants. It's made me pick up my guitars more than usual - if I'm not listening, I'm playing! Anything that inspires me to do that is a good thing.

Skully · February 7th, 2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spauldingrules

I guess, but old school VH is always about "weird" to me - their best stuff, at least. What do you think of Tattoo compared with the rest of the album?

I really like "Tattoo." It is more accessible than the rest of the album, which I really like, but I think it would've been even better with just a touch more of the pop aesthetic of "Tattoo." But I'm still in settling in with the album, so my feelings could change.

blowtorch · February 7th, 2012, 01:33 PM

I'm looking forward to hearing it!

Panheadless · February 7th, 2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta Blues

The solo on Big River is my favorite so far. It's so VH classic.

They cover the "Big River"? JC's?
Impressive.

Delta Blues · February 7th, 2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Panheadless

They cover the "Big River"? JC's?
Impressive.

It's not a cover to my knowledge.

badform · February 7th, 2012, 01:58 PM

Big River is a re-worked VH tune that was called Big Trouble on their initial demos in the 70s.

Panheadless · February 7th, 2012, 02:04 PM

Oh. Gotcha.

Big Burly · February 7th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Heavy? Like Mean Streets heavy?

I have not liked what I have heard of this new album yet, but if it compares to the heaviness of Mean Streets, it may be worth a purchase.

Skully · February 7th, 2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Burly

Heavy? Like Mean Streets heavy?

I have not liked what I have heard of this new album yet, but if it compares to the heaviness of Mean Streets, it may be worth a purchase.

Musically, it's heavier than "Mean Street." The lyrics aren't as let's-act-tough juvenile, but they're more witty and interesting.

badform · February 8th, 2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Burly

Heavy? Like Mean Streets heavy?

If you dig VH tunes like Atomic Punk, On Fire, You're No Good, Loss of Control, House of Pain, or even some of the heavier Hagar stuff like Get Up, Don't Tell Me, and Humans Being, then the new album should go down pretty smooth for you. It is both heavier and darker than those tracks, but at the same time, they wouldn't feel out of place on a set list with the new stuff.

Skully · February 8th, 2012, 03:47 PM

I just found out that friends of mine are seeing them tonight at the Forum in L.A. at what I assume to be a surprise semi-private warm-up show.

smsuryan · February 8th, 2012, 04:07 PM

Since eddie's tongue issue (didnt he have cancer and surgery?) does he do any backing vocals like he used to do...i don't know all the details...

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spauldingrules Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City Age: 38 Posts: 743	I think it's killer, and will stay in the car for awhile. It seems to me Tattoo is probably the weakest song - odd choice for the first single and track. Although it seems like a double album for VH - their (DLR) albums are normally like 30 minutes long!

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badform Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: B'more Posts: 148	I wasn't really feeling it from the song previews, but once I got the CD on Saturday, I haven't been able to stop listening to this. It's 1978, 1986, 1998, and 2012 all at the same time. Tattoo is the most pop radio friendly song on the album. The rest is decidedly heavier, more interesting, and a huge kick in the pants. It's made me pick up my guitars more than usual - if I'm not listening, I'm playing! Anything that inspires me to do that is a good thing.

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blowtorch Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisco Posts: 4,293	I'm looking forward to hearing it!

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badform Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: B'more Posts: 148	Big River is a re-worked VH tune that was called Big Trouble on their initial demos in the 70s.

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