"Soap On A Roap" and "Down The Drain" now available for playing/listening on their Myspace page:

Chickenfoot's facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chickenfoot/44512487307)

Also, one new LIVE photo from a secret gig:

VHND (http://www.vhnd.com/2009/03/20/chickenfoot-play-surprise-gig)

It's really good....

Me likey......lots. Satch is a badass...

OH MAN!!!

Just started listening to Soap on a Rope now.

WOW! When this shit hits the radio people are going to go, "WHAT?!?!?!?". :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

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This album is going to be REALLY SPECIAL! Satch just rips. Wow.

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Just starting Down The Drain now. Yeah

Wow pretty fucking good. Sam's voice still sounds good. Satch sounds awesome too, and I'm not a big Satch fan.

I can't wait to hear the rest now! :thumb:

Wow pretty fucking good. Sam's voice still sounds good. Satch sounds awesome too, and I'm not a big Satch fan.

It sure dose...best Sammy songs since Balance..no question

O.K. How do I play the songs?

Wow! That shows some definate promise!! It sounds great, the guys are playing great and Sammy's singing is as good as ever. If you close your eyes you can almost imagine this as a Van Halen album!

I'm excited, I can't wait for this thing to hit the stores! :)

Cool stuff!

I definitely like the "Down the Drain" song better than "Soap on a Rope," but they are both solid efforts, and I really like Satch's playing on these.

The mix is excellent by the way.

It is very Van Halen-ish. Not that there is anything wrong with that at all.

Not better than ZEP though:sssh:

:thumb: keep it coming!! :headbang:

O.K. How do I play the songs?

Coulda, bottom left where it says "Music Player," make sure you're on the "Wall" tab.

They are both on the longer side (over 5 and 6 minutes each).

Fuck!!

These tracks are awesome, bring this album on. :headbang: :headbang:

Well...the fire has been lit........now it's time to see if Van Halen:devil: feels the heat. :devil:

And it's nice to hear Mike's voice.

The link I gave to Chickenfoot's secret gig photo isn't good anymore. I moved it here (http://www.vhnd.com/2009/03/20/chickenfoot-debuts-two-songs).

O.K. How do I play the songs?

Look on the left side below "Friends" for music player.

I've felt all along that I was going to like what this group put out and so far so good. Freaking love Satch's playing and tone!

Damn! The opening riff of "Soap on a Rope" is huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Satch is laying on some massive riffage - I've never heard him play a riff this "thick." Chad Smith is also a monster on this tune and I heard some cool Mike bass licks as well.

The ending solo by Satch, fuckkkkkkk!!! WOW!!!

NOW I get it, when Sam was talking Led Zep comparisons...

The link I gave to Chickenfoot's secret gig photo isn't good anymore. I moved it here (http://www.vhnd.com/2009/03/20/chickenfoot-debuts-two-songs).

What do you think of the tracks Jeff?

Amazing. Sam (still) sounds great as does Chad. Satch has a nice, tasty tone, and not only can Mikey sing, but he can play

Whoodathunkit????

Way to go, boys!

Look on the left side below "Friends" for music player.

Got it. Thanks!

Damn! The opening riff of "Soap on a Rope" is huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Satch is laying on some massive riffage - I've never heard him play a riff this "thick."

I was thinking the same exact thing. Not that I've disliked any of his stuff, this just sounds more...dare I say...brown?

Well this is Satch playing in a true band situation which he's never done. His tone is the best I've ever heard from him, really mean and yes VERY brown.

Like I said, it's got a ton of VH qualities to it.

That opening riff to Soap On Rope is like a sledgehammer. It's cool.

Best part of "Soap On A Rope" is Michael's background vocals. Gonna miss Mike's harmonies on the first VH cd without him. The tune "Down The Drain" could've used Mike's vocals in some spots too.

Satriani sounds great as usual in both tunes and certainly the highlight. Although, I can do without Hagar's raspy screeching vocals even the studio can't help with.

Well this is Satch playing in a true band situation which he's never done. His tone is the best I've ever heard from him, really mean and yes VERY brown.

Like I said, it's got a ton of VH qualities to it.

That opening riff to Soap On Rope is like a sledgehammer. It's cool.

Nice to get a little excited about something music-related again, no?

Nice to get a little excited about something music-related again, no?

Totally I really haven't looked forward to new music in a long time. I'm definitely buying this CD.

Well this is Satch playing in a true band situation which he's never done. His tone is the best I've ever heard from him, really mean and yes VERY brown.

Like I said, it's got a ton of VH qualities to it.

That opening riff to Soap On Rope is like a sledgehammer. It's cool.

It's pretty easy to play, too! Very heavy and catchy riff!

It's pretty easy to play, too! Very heavy and catchy riff!

As the old saying goes...

Keep it simple stupid. :)

As the old saying goes...

Keep it simple stupid. :)

Sometimes less is more!

wow, it's pretty damn good, I'm excited!! I like both the tunes, probably favor Soap on a Rope. I'll agree, the intro to Soap is some of the best new music in a looooong time.

so those older clips were just demos, damn as if they had guts to do that. :eek:

awesome tracks :D :bounce:

What song will go to radio first?? I vote "Down the Drain"...chorus is very catchy.

very nice....man, this is some awsome shit right here.

wow, it's pretty damn good, I'm excited!! I like both the tunes, probably favor Soap on a Rope.

I agree! I like "Soap On A Rope" better than "Down The Drain".

I hope this whole album is nails and kicks King Edward in this ass and inspires him to release a CD where he and Dave both bring their respective "A" games!

"Down the Drain" sounds EXACTLY like "Runnin' with the Devil!"

I kid, I kid.

Very nice sound. I like both tunes a lot. Satch is killer on the outro to "Soap." I agree, it's great to be excited about music again. This is good.

I hope this whole album is nails and kicks King Edward in this ass and inspires him to release a CD where he and Dave both bring their respective "A" games!

If the rest of the album is as good as the few glimpses, Ed and Dave will have to. But the VH album would sell just because of the name on it.

Wow. Very impressed. For whatever reason I thought this was gonna be lame since I've never dug Satriani's stuff but he sounds a lot like Ed here. Sammy sounds ridiculously good for his age. There is no rock singer his age with this good of a voice. The guy is doing something right.

I think both tracks are killer, can't stop listening to them. Great stuff, I want more!!

man...mike and sam sound f'n awsome together on this stuff (soap on a rope)....wow...satch can play his ass off.

I watched the evh interview he did a few months ago and I was shocked at how bad his voice sounds....if VH releases anything they'll be missing mike's vocals so bad.

I'm REALLY liking this stuff.

I hope this whole album is nails and kicks King Edward in this ass and inspires him to release a CD where he and Dave both bring their respective "A" games!

You got that right, maybe this is the start of a few things to look forward too!

Chickenfoot vs. VH. Finally, the fans win!

VH can probably mask Mike's loss with Lukather or someone else in the studio as they have used him before. But yeah VH's recorded music without Mike in the backing vocals will be lacking, it just will. You forget with Dave how so many of those choruses were carried by Mike's harmonies.

The link I gave to Chickenfoot's secret gig photo isn't good anymore. I moved it here (http://www.vhnd.com/2009/03/20/chickenfoot-debuts-two-songs).

alright spill it.....if they did a "secret gig" why don't you give us the "secret gig setlist"?

don't make me hunt you down.

:bounce:

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that ending solo on soap on a rope with the "get your buzz on....right here" is awsome.

nothing I've ever heard has "felt" as good as VH when they were at thier best but this is pretty damn close.

why they stopped working with andy johns is beyond me, this sounds f'n incredible.

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but I think these two songs are incredibily awful and should, in no way, be compared to Van Halen. The guitars are decent but the vocals totally kill it for me.

And no, I'm not trying to start any singer vs singer arguments!!

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but I think these two songs are incredibily awful and should, in no way, be compared to Van Halen. The guitars are decent but the vocals totally kill it for me.

And no, I'm not trying to start any singer vs singer arguments!!

ROFL! I was waiting for the first post like this.

Too funny.

Man, Chad is kickin ASS on these tracks! So nice to hear Mikey singing!

Bring on this tour, man! Cannot wait!!! ROCK!

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but I think these two songs are incredibily awful and should, in no way, be compared to Van Halen. The guitars are decent but the vocals totally kill it for me.

And no, I'm not trying to start any singer vs singer arguments!!

For real? The guitar is "decent" but the "vocals totally kill it"?

Um.....Ok.


And big thanks to 47 for fucking up the size of the page.

I think VH's biggest problem is that Dave hasn't written a half decent vocal melody since 1996 and the 2 bonus VH song. I donno who's gonna write the vocal melodies for the "hypothetical" new VH albums.

Also I do think the bad "karma" or "vibe" these guys have cultivated for the last 10 years would show in the mood of the music. Before when you listened to VH you were listening to 4 cool guys making music (at least it was perceived this way), I don't think it'll be the case next time around.

Back to The Foot. I hope Sam also sings in a lower register on some of the songs. I'd say this is the best thing since "Balance" from the VH dysfunctional "family" - but Balance had many clunkers. It could surpass it, let's wait and see for the rest of the songs. :D

ROFL! I was waiting for the first post like this.

Too funny.

Besides the shame of my peers, what else do I win?

Well this is Satch playing in a true band situation which he's never done. His tone is the best I've ever heard from him, really mean and yes VERY brown.

He is playing like a guy with nothing to prove.

Besides the shame of my peers, what else do I win?

A new set of ears? ;)

For real? The guitar is "decent" but the "vocals totally kill it"?

Um.....Ok.


And big thanks to 47 for fucking up the size of the page.

I literally LOL'ed when Sam started singing on one of the songs.

All right, the coda to "Soap" BURNS.

And how nice is it to hear what Mikey does when he's allowed to play something other than steady eighth notes?!

This tour is gonna ROCK!!!

Man, Chad is kickin ASS on these tracks!

Sounds like he has been wanting to rock out like that his whole life. Some of the fills he pulls off are awesome. His playing on this and his sound remind me of Ian Paice

I literally LOL'ed when Sam started singing on one of the songs.

So you pretty much made up your mind the minute you heard of this project that you weren't going to like it. :sssh:

That's cool....to each his own. :)

I literally LOL'ed when Sam started singing on one of the songs.

You must have laughed at a lot of VH songs then, since he sounds IDENTICAL to how he did on those songs.

So you pretty much made up your mind the minute you heard of this project that you weren't going to like it. :sssh:

That's cool....to each his own. :)

At least we agree on something DD, it's been a while. :)

Sounds good, not better than Zepp, or 10 X Van Halen, but it's good.

At least we agree on something DD, it's been a while. :)

We were due. :D

Sounds good....Satch in particular. I agree that the mix is superb. Sammy still sounds good, as does the rest. I'll also say that this isnt in the same universe as VH's songs by a long shot. Still, those 2 tunes are a solid outing. I think it's just good enough to maybe get Eddie in the mood to perhaps up his ante' a bit with new tunes. I'll see this unit live....and if VH does record and tour, we all win with these 2 bands.

Chickenfoot vs. VH. Finally, the fans win!

You said it, brotha!

Good stuff. Really digging Down the Drain.

And that's a fair review Rocky. You listened to it an you formed and opinion of it. The way it should be. After the album drops you may give these songs as well as the album a few spins and you may find it growing on you. Or not. Either way, your opinion is just that. Yours. :thumb:

Comparisons to VH are pretty ridiculous because you have to mention WHICH VH you're talking about. If it's "Heat About It Later" or "Mean Street" then of course it's not at that level.

But VHIII, the Best of Tunes? It's BETTER than that VH. And better than any performance i've heard form the 07/08 shows.

So it's all GOOD!!!!! :D

His playing on this and his sound remind me of Ian Paice

Great comparison.

People forget that Satch has played in a band situation before, albeit briefly. In 1993 he replaced Richie Blackmore in Deep Purple for a spell during the "Battle Rages On" tour, although he never recorded with them.

Steve Morse came on board for their next album, Purpendicular in 1996.

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but I think these two songs are incredibily awful and should, in no way, be compared to Van Halen. The guitars are decent but the vocals totally kill it for me.

And no, I'm not trying to start any singer vs singer arguments!!

I agree.

That's exactly what I said with regards to the vocals. The magic of a studio can "compress" anyone's vocals, I've been to school for recording engineering and there are many tricks of the trade. This is no way the Sam of old who never forced or screeched on a VH studio cd cause he never had to. It's how you sing live and I'll leave it at that. Hey, time catches up to all of us especially vocalists.

The guitar sounds great, drums, Mike's harmonies are always special.

People forget that Satch has played in a band situation before, albeit briefly. In 1993 he replaced Richie Blackmore in Deep Purple for a spell during the "Battle Rages On" tour, although he never recorded with them.

Steve Morse came on board for their next album, Purpendicular in 1996.

Right but he's never recorded an album as part of a band.

Comparisons to VH are pretty ridiculous because you have to mention WHICH VH you're talking about. If it's "Heat About It Later" or "Mean Street" then of course it's not at that level.

But VHIII, the Best of Tunes? It's BETTER than that VH. And better than any performance i've heard form the 07/08 shows.

So it's all GOOD!!!!! :D

It doesn't sound like VH, but it definitely has a Van Halen quality to it as it should considering 50% of the band was part of Van Halen.

Right but he's never recorded an album as part of a band.
Yeah, that's what I said. :)

Bottom line, what makes this so good besides the fact it is bad ass, is it is NOT van halen, It is NOT hagar, It is NOT satch, It is not chad and the chili peppers. It is and sounds like a whole new band. So far I give it a 10 !!!! period. The effort, the sound......it is all there. They will tear it up live !!!:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

And big thanks to 47 for fucking up the size of the page.

You are welcome.

I like the clean, hard drum sound.

Good stuff from the foster children. :thumb:

Get your soap up... Get your Buzz on! :rolleyes: It's not just for breakfast anymore.

I think everyone sounds great, but I don't care for the lyrics

Sounds good and l look forward to hearing the entire CD. I love Satch, I love EVH and I don't think they sound the same at all. Joe is too smart to try to copy Ed, though technically he could. The tone sounds like Joe's "The Extremist" to me, which was also produced by Andy Johns. Joe's also using pedals for his distortion here, rather than an overdriven tube amp like Ed. Comparisons to Van Halen will be made - Sam will make sure of that -but I vote to judge it for what it is - great music by a group of great musicians. The same will be said if and when Van Halen ever comes out with a new CD with Roth on vocals. That will be special.

CHICKENFOOT, the "supergroup" featuring members of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and VAN HALEN, played a private concert on March 18, 2009 in Southern California for employees of Best Buy.

Wow, I'm happy with these. Soap is my fav. The live show should be very fun. Sam still has it regardless of what the haters think.

Sam's voice sounds like he always has, I have no idea what people who don't like it are complaining about. If you didn't like it before, you won't now, but his voice sounds great and the same as it always has. How many 60+ guys out there can still belt it out like Sam can? Answer? None.

Nice,Very Nice,

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Vid summary of the best buy concert

2.46-3.08

SOAP ON A ROPE LIVE :headbang: :headbang:

I think Joe Walsh should open for Chuckanut.

Just got home. Good god, Soap on a Rope is fucking dope. Hearing Mike's backing vox brought a tear to these old eyes, I gotta tell ya. Joe sounds fantastic. Kinda different to hear that Satch tone in an ensemble, isn't it?

Fuckin' bitchin'.

Now I'm gonna listen to Down the Drain.

The band sounds great.

Down The Drain is really cool, great intro

The drumming is spectacular

I don't like what Sammy did with Soap on a Rope...he's much better on Down The Drain.

I'll be buying this when it comes out and I'll be going to the show if they come to Toronto...Satriani sounds much better in a traditional band format.

super group :headbang:

Mmm...tasty riffage. I can't decide which track I like better. Drain was definitely crunchy tasty. Either way, just like I figured, so far this is the best stuff Sam's done since Balance.

I'll be at the store at 10am for this CD. And I'll be in the pit for the tour.

Nicely done, Cannonmouth. :thumb: ;)

"You are our core first fans, and we will continue to treat you to these goodies, always letting you know first!"

Janie and Ed, please take note.

Hey,
As I said before, you ain't heard nothin yet. Wait till the big songs come out!

Sounds good, not better than Zepp, or 10 X Van Halen, but it's good.

:headbang:

D-Sobo is right on, wait to hear the meat on this baby, you aint heard nothin yet friends.

These fuckers have come to save us all. Dont worry about the current VH set -up, they will carry on and do whatever, but strap up and get on board for what IS happening now.

As I said, the knock out punches are being loaded and they wont miss......

Is it just me, or does anyone else here notice distinct shades of Montrose' "Good Rockin Tonight" starting at (roughly) the 4:11 mark of "Soap On A Rope"? If you are familiar with the track, it really is kinda neat to hear.

I love the nod to "killing in the name of" on sope around the 2.50 mark, you got it....

sounds like VH circa 1988. Sam sounds very good. Hopefully they tour. I've been a Satch guy but the stuff sounds quite good. Nice to have some new music.

Sounds good....Satch in particular. I agree that the mix is superb. Sammy still sounds good, as does the rest. I'll also say that this isnt in the same universe as VH's songs by a long shot. Still, those 2 tunes are a solid outing. I think it's just good enough to maybe get Eddie in the mood to perhaps up his ante' a bit with new tunes. I'll see this unit live....and if VH does record and tour, we all win with these 2 bands.

This isn't about Eddie! :D ...is it?

How about a a forum for the 'foot' B ?

Sounds good....Satch in particular. I agree that the mix is superb. Sammy still sounds good, as does the rest. I'll also say that this isnt in the same universe as VH's songs by a long shot. Still, those 2 tunes are a solid outing. I think it's just good enough to maybe get Eddie in the mood to perhaps up his ante' a bit with new tunes. I'll see this unit live....and if VH does record and tour, we all win with these 2 bands.

Throw Extreme in the mix and have Irv book a festival event.

D_Sobo, are you talking about "Avenida Revolution"? Is it one of the best tunes on the CD?

Uhh...

...

WOW!

:headbang:

I had no doubts in "Soap on a Rope." People were apprehensive because of Sam's lyrical, uhh, "struggles" sometimes ala' "Up For Breakfast," but I don't know. Just seems like a badass, ol' school rock song title!

I've got a few favs. That's definately one of them. There's a slow tune that I really like too, I'm thinking it's called "when I fall" but the name kind of escapes me at this time.

another half from the other mother

Throw Extreme in the mix and have Irv book a festival event.

In all seriousness, that would be killer.

This isn't about Eddie! :D ...is it?

Always bro! lol I make no apologies for diggin' Ed's music...never will. After all, it's the music that matters.

Everything sung well, everything played well, everything mixed well. It's "good music". But to me it just doesn't have the cool melodies Eddie Van Halen always comes up with, which is what put Van Halen above the rest and up there with the legends. This missing creative piece is very evident to me. Like I said, it's good music though! I'm very excited to hear the rest of the album, perhaps there will be a few songs with those catchy I can't stop listening to it melodies.

You just gotta love Satch on these songs. Superb!

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Vid summary of the best buy concert

2.46-3.08

SOAP ON A ROPE LIVE :headbang: :headbang:

YES YES YES!!!!

Bottom line, what makes this so good besides the fact it is bad ass, is it is NOT van halen, It is NOT hagar, It is NOT satch, It is not chad and the chili peppers. It is and sounds like a whole new band. So far I give it a 10 !!!! period. The effort, the sound......it is all there. They will tear it up live !!!:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

It's all Hagar.

It is very Van Halen-ish. Not that there is anything wrong with that at all.

that's almost an understatement...

its sounds great...I was a bit surprised at the actual sound being very VH esque...with Joe on guitar.

but then again..1/2 of the former lineup IS VH

It's all Hagar.

You sure about that man?;) He's playing all the instruments? I had no idea!

Everything sung well, everything played well, everything mixed well. It's "good music". But to me it just doesn't have the cool melodies Eddie Van Halen always comes up with, which is what put Van Halen above the rest and up there with the legends. This missing creative piece is very evident to me. Like I said, it's good music though! I'm very excited to hear the rest of the album, perhaps there will be a few songs with those catchy I can't stop listening to it melodies.

Well, while i'm the first to say it isnt in VH's league, i'll make a point here to say that it shouldnt be compared to VH. It's Chickenfoot, and obviously with Sammy and Mike on board there will be a flavor that reminds of VH circa-Sammy. With Satch blazin' on guitar it also gives that ol' feel of supersonic playing alongside Sammy and Mike. But, the 2 tunes previewed sound like what it is....a project with the respective members.

Well, while i'm the first to say it isnt in VH's league, i'll make a point here to say that it shouldnt be compared to VH. It's Chickenfoot, and obviously with Sammy and Mike on board there will be a flavor that reminds of VH circa-Sammy. With Satch blazin' on guitar it also gives that ol' feel of supersonic playing alongside Sammy and Mike. But, the 2 tunes previewed sound like what it is....a project with the respective members.

Sorry to say but VH doesn't have a league anymore. They are out of the league. They haven't played a game at home in 10 years now. They hve re-located to Phoenix and they are playing Golf every day. Who knows? Maybe they will come out of retirement. I hope they do.

I don't mind comparing the two. I honestly don't think anything VH will do in the future will match what I will hear on this upcoming CD from the Foot.

There I said. I hope I'm wrong. But I know 50% of it is right because at the VERY LEAST this Chickenfoot album will KICK ASS!!!

Sam's voice sounds like he always has, I have no idea what people who don't like it are complaining about. If you didn't like it before, you won't now, but his voice sounds great and the same as it always has. How many 60+ guys out there can still belt it out like Sam can? Answer? None.

Ronnie James Dio, but technically, I think he is 70!

Sorry to say but VH doesn't have a league anymore. They are out of the league. They haven't played a game at home in 10 years now. They hve re-located to Phoenix and they are playing Golf every day. Who knows? Maybe they will come out of retirement. I hope they do.

I don't mind comparing the two. I honestly don't think anything VH will do in the future will match what I will hear on this upcoming CD from the Foot.

There I said. I hope I'm wrong. But I know 50% of it is right because at the VERY LEAST this Chickenfoot album will KICK ASS!!!

Silly sports lingo notwithstanding, i certainly disagree. To take all that from 2 tunes is quite a stretch....not the kick ass part as much as the assurance that new music from Ed & Co. wouldnt measure up. Time will tell.

I eat my words....I predicted it would suck and I was wrong. Very wrong! :eek:

It sounds good and since I am a big fan of Satch...I think he sounds fantastic. His tone is thick, juicy and really on fire. The other guys sound good too. It does have VH qualities and I expected it would with 50% of the one time group.

I will buy the album. I will probably really like it,,,if the rest sounds like this. I prefer the Soap song better.

We can only hope Eddie is listening to this shit right now and he's saying to Dave...OK, THE WAR IS ON! I think this is going to be the one thing that forces Ed to stand up and answer with new music. This is the time...there will be no other time to really make a statement as a new VH group as to stand up and come out with something that beats this. If VH doesnt come back with an answer to this...then I'll be pissed and sad that they went away with a whimper...

You hear this Ed? Wolfgang? Get busy on the new tunes that we all want to hear...

Until then, I'll be jammin this new Chickenfoot music over here...(I have to say that I hate their freakin name though!)
:thumb:

Gotta have me some Chickenfoot!!! Awesome!!!!

I eat my words....I predicted it would suck and I was wrong. Very wrong! :eek:

It sounds good and since I am a big fan of Satch...I think he sounds fantastic. His tone is thick, juicy and really on fire. The other guys sound good too. It does have VH qualities and I expected it would with 50% of the one time group.

I will buy the album. I will probably really like it,,,if the rest sounds like this. I prefer the Soap song better.

We can only hope Eddie is listening to this shit right now and he's saying to Dave...OK, THE WAR IS ON! I think this is going to be the one thing that forces Ed to stand up and answer with new music. This is the time...there will be no other time to really make a statement as a new VH group as to stand up and come out with something that beats this. If VH doesnt come back with an answer to this...then I'll be pissed and sad that they went away with a whimper...

You hear this Ed? Wolfgang? Get busy on the new tunes that we all want to hear...

Until then, I'll be jammin this new Chickenfoot music over here...(I have to say that I hate their freakin name though!)
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I'm with ya! I'm certainly of the optimistic outlook that VH will release new tunes....and having said that it's for sure that Chickenfoot will at least get them in the mood to come out in fighting shape.

Just finished listening to both of them.

Love it. Nice to actually be able to hear the bass in a rock song for once.

Joe's sound is huge, and I think you can really hear Andy Johns is the guy turning the dials.

Good stuff. Love that Joe is using simple hooks for most of the songs and letting his solos and outros do the heavy lifting.

Can't wait for the album and this tour is on the summer to do list!

Just got home. Good god, Soap on a Rope is fucking dope. Hearing Mike's backing vox brought a tear to these old eyes, I gotta tell ya. Joe sounds fantastic. Kinda different to hear that Satch tone in an ensemble, isn't it?

Fuckin' bitchin'.

Now I'm gonna listen to Down the Drain.


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And it's nice to hear Mike's voice.

First thought I had too. :headbang: :bounce: :thumb:

In all seriousness, that would be killer.

Why so serious?

Why so serious?

LOL....good one. really put a smile on my face ;)

"Down The Drain" is like a fucking tsunami!!!


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You sure about that man?;) He's playing all the instruments? I had no idea!

I'm sure.

Sorry to say but VH doesn't have a league anymore. They are out of the league. They haven't played a game at home in 10 years now. They hve re-located to Phoenix and they are playing Golf every day. Who knows? Maybe they will come out of retirement. I hope they do.

I don't mind comparing the two. I honestly don't think anything VH will do in the future will match what I will hear on this upcoming CD from the Foot.

There I said. I hope I'm wrong. But I know 50% of it is right because at the VERY LEAST this Chickenfoot album will KICK ASS!!!

Is this about Van Halen?

I'm sure.

I just found this new chickenfoot tune, sammy looks good for being 63
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Ronnie James Dio, but technically, I think he is 70!

He sounds like he did 30 years ago?

Sam sounds pretty damn good here kfukIofEDzE

Great to hear Sammy and Mike again. :)

The 2 songs.....ehhh they're ok I guess.

First impression:

Soap on a rope- I dunno, nothing special. Cool groove but it kinda goes nowhere. It sounds like a solo Hagar tune with a great guitarist.

Down the Drain- See soap on a rope

They all sound amazing, especially Satriani and Hagar, but I'm just not all that excited about these 2 tracks right now. These seem like really good filler tunes. Hopefully there's some faster songs on the record, that's what I was kinda hoping for. Something that'll let Satriani loose to unleash the shredding :headbang:


I'll need to give these a few more listens on a real system once I have the cd and not these little computer speakers. I'm sure they'll grow on me.

I'm still excited about the new album, no doubt. These are a nice taste for now, hopefully the main course will blow us away :cool:

It is very Van Halen-ish. Not that there is anything wrong with that at all.

CFLINKS anyone? ;-)

I, I

I am positively addicted to these songs!! The vast majority of here are loving these tracks, I may need some advice. How does one quit listening to them??

I am positively addicted to these songs!! The vast majority of here are loving these tracks, I may need some advice. How does one quit listening to them??


Go to the strip club, pick up a stripper, take her home, then tip her a dollar in the morning ! that should help :thumb:

Chickenfoot will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 2, 2009.
The concert will be with Our Lady Peace, Finger 11 and Cheap Trick.

I am positively addicted to these songs!! The vast majority of here are loving these tracks, I may need some advice. How does one quit listening to them??

I've already transfered them to my iPod and looking forward to jamming them in my car tomorrow!:bounce:

I eat my words....I predicted it would suck and I was wrong. Very wrong! :eek:




Why were you so convinced they'd suck?

I felt just the opposite. Something about this particular mix of guys made me think I was going to like what they put out.

I like them, and it makes sense. The main reason I like VH is because of the brown sound; it's only natural that I like a band with a similar sound. I have to say that the crunchy guitar is my favorite part of what I'm hearing; of course it is nice to hear Mike again. Does Satch sound like Ed? It's similar, but it's not Ed. Should it be? No. And I'm glad. I don't want to spend my time listening to the Foot and comparing them to VH. I just want to enjoy good music from talented musicians.

I'm not a huge fan of the lyrics, but then I didn't have real high hopes in that department. And they're not awful by any means; they're just not anything special. I think I'll buy the CD when it hits the stores, though. It'll be nice highway driving tunes. :)

I tell you what, of all these old-school musician that have been putting out tunes lately, Chickenfoot takes the cake. Def Leppard's new album got a thumbs down from me. AC/DC was nothing new. We all know about Chinese Democracy. I'm not into U2 at all. Unless Aerosmith comes up with some killer tunes, the Chickenfoot album will be number one for the summer.

Chickenfoot will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 2, 2009.
The concert will be with Our Lady Peace, Finger 11 and Cheap Trick.

Any reports to back this up?

OH, MAN!!!!! GREAT TUNES!!! I think each member of the band sounds really good here, fellas.

It's so good to have new music and, if this is just the tip o' the iceberg, I can't wait until this CD drops... it's been a loooong time since I felt that way! lol!!!

CFLINKS anyone? ;-)

In name only?

Turn over the soil and spread some lye?

Wash the hands.


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I've already transfered them to my iPod and looking forward to jamming them in my car tomorrow!:bounce:

Yep, gonna burn them to a cd and give them a listen in the car. I like what I hear so far.

Is it just me, or does anyone else here notice distinct shades of Montrose' "Good Rockin Tonight" starting at (roughly) the 4:11 mark of "Soap On A Rope"? If you are familiar with the track, it really is kinda neat to hear.

OK. I found a studio track of the Montrose version of "Good Rockin' Tonight" at Youtube. The vibe is really cool with comparison to the segment I mentioned above in SOAR. Just check out the opening chords, and enjoy. :thumb:

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He sounds like he did 30 years ago?

Ronnie James sounds awesome on the Heaven and Hell live album they just released.

Don't know actually "live" it is, but yeah, he sounds incredible no matter what his age.

Can anybody PM me quality mp3's of the tracks? Yeah, I'm not savvy.

Everything I hoped for. Great fucking rock songs.

Chickenfoot will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 2, 2009.
The concert will be with Our Lady Peace, Finger 11 and Cheap Trick.

HOLY FUCK, I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO THERE.

this is not van halen.

Umm, yeah, how are you guys downloading these suckers?

From Facebook, MySpace, or their site. All three?

Their page asks you to login to download.

Why were you so convinced they'd suck?

I felt just the opposite. Something about this particular mix of guys made me think I was going to like what they put out.

I was just thinking that it wouldn't be a good mix of musicians...chad seemed a bit of a s strange choice and I just felt Satriani could do better than sammy who hasnt had a good song since VH...so I was skeptical.

This new stuff has a new breath of life...seems energized and fresh,,,you can tell there is excitement in the playing.

That is something great to hear. I heard it on the recent Metallica record and now this...it's good to be hearing good solid rock.

Now, I just want to go on the record as saying...I hope there is better on the album...these songs are good tasters but the goods better be in the details. :sssh:

Sorry to say but VH doesn't have a league anymore. They are out of the league. They haven't played a game at home in 10 years now. They hve re-located to Phoenix and they are playing Golf every day. Who knows? Maybe they will come out of retirement. I hope they do.

I don't mind comparing the two. I honestly don't think anything VH will do in the future will match what I will hear on this upcoming CD from the Foot.

There I said. I hope I'm wrong. But I know 50% of it is right because at the VERY LEAST this Chickenfoot album will KICK ASS!!!

C'mon man, you can't get too overly excited about these two tracks and say VH with Dave won't "match" what might be heard on an upcomming CF cd? :eek: The two songs are ok but not great. I certainly wouldn't pay money to see this band. This is not Sammy at this peak and you can get even Bob Dylan to sing good in a studio, if you want to call it that. Give him credit for the effort but no comparison to what Sammy was like say, first 3 VH cd's he did. That was the best Hagar. Mike sounds like he did with Van Halen and Joe sounds great.

As for what Van Halen plans to do. Sure Ed says the new Van Halen will continue on after he takes care of a few priorities outside of music. I think after all these years he's entitled to that. I have no complaints because I was there worshiping this band every step of the way in the early days. Them days, when it was natural for VH to release an album every year or two. That's what it was like for most bands during that era when they're hungry to make it. So when Van Halen was making a name for themselves and before different genre of music starting ruining rock and roll, we came to expect greatness from VH and we got it.

Times change and I'm sure making music is a major priority for Edward Van Halen but so are other things in life. That's the reality of it these days and it'll never be the band of old but it'll be something special I'm sure.

But if you want to compare what artistic ability Eddie Van Halen has against the writing team of Hagar and anyone else involved, I'll take Edward at the top of his game.

I expect that to happen since Dave will be involved. I'm all for it as I'm sure many are.

Patience, and I have plenty of it considering what Van Halen provided me as a kid and for a lifetime.

Umm, yeah, how are you guys downloading these suckers?

From Facebook, MySpace, or their site. All three?

Their page asks you to login to download.

There's free download?

Where?

this is not van halen.

Couldnt agree more...perhaps this thread should go in another forum? Mikey? :confused:

Seriously, we know...who cares? We can discuss new music with the other half? That will be how their publicity is going to be and that is the way the public will see it.

1/2 of van halen with the younger guitar whiz kid satriani! I can see it now...

It's cool...it doesnt have to be VH...just enjoy it if you like it.. If not, that's cool too...:smokin:

Cool songs. I'm hoping there's some more uptempo stuff on here so we can get some "bigger" choruses and backing vocals.

There's free download?

Where?

When using the player on their site, if you click the "add" button it says you must login first, then if you click on the Login it takes you to their MySpace page.

I am not going to join MySpace, and I don't know if they are for download there or not, but previous posts were mentioning putting them on their iPods already.

There's free download?

Where?

No free downloads...some software is out there where you can record the music to mp3 format to your computer...otherwise you can just hear it on the facebook page...you wont be able to access it unless you belong to facebook.

Not sure of their my space account though.

C'mon man, you can't get too overly excited about these two tracks and say VH with Dave won't "match" what might be heard on an upcomming CF cd? :eek: The two songs are ok but not great. I certainly wouldn't pay money to see this band. This is not Sammy at this peak and you can get even Bob Dylan to sing good in a studio, if you want to call it that. Give him credit for the effort but no comparison to what Sammy was like say, first 3 VH cd's he did. That was the best Hagar. Mike sounds like he did with Van Halen and Joe sounds great.

As for what Van Halen plans to do. Sure Ed says the new Van Halen will continue on after he takes care of a few priorities outside of music. I think after all these years he's entitled to that. I have no complaints because I was there worshiping this band every step of the way in the early days. Them days, when it was natural for VH to release an album every year or two. That's what it was like for most bands during that era when they're hungry to make it. So when Van Halen was making a name for themselves and before different genre of music starting ruining rock and roll, we came to expect greatness from VH and we got it.

Times change and I'm sure making music is a major priority for Edward Van Halen but so are other things in life. That's the reality of it these days and it'll never be the band of old but it'll be something special I'm sure.

But if you want to compare what artistic ability Eddie Van Halen has against the writing team of Hagar and anyone else involved, I'll take Edward at the top of his game.

I expect that to happen since Dave will be involved. I'm all for it as I'm sure many are.

Patience, and I have plenty of it considering what Van Halen provided me as a kid and for a lifetime.


Agreed 100%:headbang:

Maybe it is on iTunes as a single since they dropped it, I will go check.

I like both songs and I can't wait to hear more. BTW, a lot of people don't realize Satch is only 6 months younger than Eddie. It pays to take care of yourself!!!! Rock on Chickenfoot!!!

C'mon man, you can't get too overly excited about these two tracks and say VH with Dave won't "match" what might be heard on an upcomming CF cd? :eek: The two songs are ok but not great. I certainly wouldn't pay money to see this band. This is not Sammy at this peak and you can get even Bob Dylan to sing good in a studio, if you want to call it that. Give him credit for the effort but no comparison to what Sammy was like say, first 3 VH cd's he did. That was the best Hagar. Mike sounds like he did with Van Halen and Joe sounds great.

As for what Van Halen plans to do. Sure Ed says the new Van Halen will continue on after he takes care of a few priorities outside of music. I think after all these years he's entitled to that. I have no complaints because I was there worshiping this band every step of the way in the early days. Them days, when it was natural for VH to release an album every year or two. That's what it was like for most bands during that era when they're hungry to make it. So when Van Halen was making a name for themselves and before different genre of music starting ruining rock and roll, we came to expect greatness from VH and we got it.

Times change and I'm sure making music is a major priority for Edward Van Halen but so are other things in life. That's the reality of it these days and it'll never be the band of old but it'll be something special I'm sure.

But if you want to compare what artistic ability Eddie Van Halen has against the writing team of Hagar and anyone else involved, I'll take Edward at the top of his game.

I expect that to happen since Dave will be involved. I'm all for it as I'm sure many are.

Patience, and I have plenty of it considering what Van Halen provided me as a kid and for a lifetime.

Really nice post Bono...I happen to like the songs but I dont think they compare of VH peak songs with Sammy...however...these are hopefully some teasers and the money making songs are coming soon. Either way...i'm glad to have some cool new music I can relate to.

I will remain optimisitc that Eddie and Dave will return with something kick ass.

Only thing on iTunes is the little video snippets from their website with the teaser tune.

Oh well.

Damn I was hoping I could get an .mp3 of those suckers.

Two thumbs up for The 'Foot! (Get it? The irony is.....chickens don't have thumbs)

But seriously, these songs are like a breath of fresh air. Familiar air, but air that is much needed right about now. Take that American fucking Idol chicken shit and turn it into chicken feed for The 'Foot!

I agree with a lot of what people are saying about Satch's playing and tone on these song. It freakin' WORKS and works well.

And......Andy Fucking Johns! Thank YOU!

Oh, and for the haters....this new music from the non-VH half of the full half, not counting the quarter taking Dave into consideration, plus Wolfie, minus Cherone.....?!?!?!?!.......if THIS doesn't get the brothers motivated, then all hope is truly lost for new VH brothers music.

Not a bad ratio really, I only see three nays and the rest of us are loving them, and according to sources these two songs are not the "big songs" either. Kind of scary actually because these two are very very good.

Is it just me, or does anyone else here notice distinct shades of Montrose' "Good Rockin Tonight" starting at (roughly) the 4:11 mark of "Soap On A Rope"? If you are familiar with the track, it really is kinda neat to hear.

I agree...it also reminds me of DLR's Drop In the Bucket. :)

The haters are the usual suspects. It could've been solid gold Zeppelin caliber and they already had their response typed up months ago. :)

I agree...it also reminds me of DLR's Drop In the Bucket. :)

Good to see you, man. :thumb:

The haters are the usual suspects. It could've been solid gold Zeppelin caliber and they already had their response typed up months ago. :)They'll buy the CD though and go see the show and scream like little girls watching the Beatles for the first time.....LOL!!!

Good to see you too!!:thumb:

Very nice! I really dig these tunes. I'm SO happy about this band and really looking forward to getting this CD and having it apart of my summer soundtrack. :) Always nice to have a new CD that hits on so many of your sweet spots. *makes a face like a dog who's scratched behind his ear* lol

Joe is the man. I'm telling you all, if you think he sounds hot and his tone sounds good in the studio just wait till you hear him live. This band is going to put on a hot show. You diehard VanHagar era fans are going to cream yourselves when they play a few of those classics. I may enjoy them too!


Love the guitar in these tunes. Love hearing Mike in there and I agree that Sam's voice sounds strong. A tad raspier than I last recall it but that's not a bad thing. Sounds great!!! Joe never intended to be a insturmental solo guy it just worked out that way for him. Very cool to finally hear him in a real band. I've wondered what that would be like since I first heard him in the 80's. It's hot. GOOD FOR THEM. Happy as hell for Mike and all of them. Looking forward to what gems and adventures these guys take us on with the rest of the tunes and the show!! Really looking forward to hearing what else Joe laid down on the CD!:bounce:

Peace

It's kind of funny that the protectors of CVH are so quick to tell us how average these songs are. All that's happened is that Sam, Mike, and the others got their shit together and have actually put out new music, something Ed hasn't done successfully since Humans Being. And if you want to take it a step further he hasn't done an album full of noteworthy music since Balance......like 16 years ago?

Who really cares what Ed could do or has done "at his peak"? When we actually have new VH music to compare to Chickenfoot then it'll make for a good debate. But for now it's pretty irrelevant and makes for a weak argument.

Very nice! I really dig these tunes. I'm SO happy about this band and really looking forward to getting this CD and having it apart of my summer soundtrack. :) Always nice to have a new CD that hits on so many of your sweet spots. *makes a face like a dog who's scratched behind his ear* lol

Joe is the man. I'm telling you all, if you think he sounds hot and his tone sounds good in the studio just wait till you hear him live. This band is going to put on a hot show. You diehard VanHagar era fans are going to cream yourselves when they play a few of those classics. I may enjoy them too!


Love the guitar in these tunes. Love hearing Mike in there and I agree that Sam's voice sounds strong. A tad raspier than I last recall it but that's not a bad thing. Sounds great!!! Joe never intended to be a insturmental solo guy it just worked out that way for him. Very cool to finally hear him in a real band. I've wondered what that would be like since I first heard him in the 80's. It's hot. GOOD FOR THEM. Happy as hell for Mike and all of them. Looking forward to what gems and adventures these guys take us on with the rest of the tunes and the show!! Really looking forward to hearing what else Joe laid down on the CD!:bounce:

PeaceThat right there pretty much sums up my thoughts....especially the live tone Joe has...there is nothing like the tone he gets live. Fucking incredible every time I see him play.:thumb:

The band sounds GREAT on these tunes. I've never been a huge fan of Satch, and was curious as to how he'd fit in a band setting like this. He sounds fantastic. Sammy sounds good, but there is a little something not quite jivin' with me about the vocals. I'm sure I'll get over it. Either way, I'm pumped for some new music!

Good songs but I remember everybody getting excited when they heard It's About Time, Up For Breakfast and Learning to See.

Its not better than Led Zeppelin nor is it better than anything on 5150 outside for Inside or maybe Get Up. Not trying to be a downer but this does not compare to the first time I have listened to VH albums outside of VH3. Don't get me wrong, it sounds good but give me Van Halen or Van Hagar any day of the week.

I will buy it though when it comes out.

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This is exactly what I was wanting to hear from these 4! These are great teaser songs for the "big ones". This cd is gonna kick some major ass!!!!

Those of you that haven't seen Chad before are in for a treat. He's gonna have that Pearl Ref one up/two down a rockin'.

I hope they borrow from the Peppers and start the concert off with a jam from Chad, Mike and Joe. Not too long mind you, but just long enough to light the fuse.

OLD SCHOOL


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Man, I get home after a tough, tough week, I pop in to see the latest titties in the Ah Hell Yeah thread and maybe catch the tail end of a classic VS brew-haha, and I'll be damned if I didn't mess around and get my ass kicked by none other than Mr. Michael Anthony himself, and his badass bass guitar!

This shit is the real deal, and I approve!:headbang:

It is indeed SO GOOD to hear the Cannonmouth, and by all means, I hope this finally will put to rest the notion that Mikey ain't no great shakes on the bass, because THAT my friends, is Michael Anthony, and he is playing the absolute hell out of that 4-string bass guitar.

Long Live The Foot!:thumb:

Now that's what Im talking about!!!! Can't wait for the CD|!!!

The haters are the usual suspects. It could've been solid gold Zeppelin caliber and they already had their response typed up months ago. :)

These individual postings are coming in high and fats...err, fast, so I stumbled in trying to find your question about actually downloading the tunes themselves. Look, I attempted several times (using my usual semi-legal maneuvers) to log the songs in order to capture 'em (if you will), to no avail.

Rather painfully, I wound up getting a multi-cycled repeat of the "Chickenfoot...Chuckenfoot...Chickenfoot, ect" refrain in my eardrums. I am certain that someone will have a surefire method of grabbing these tracks, and will thusly present them on Youtube within the next eighteen hours. For me, fuck it. http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-ashamed-smileys-721.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/Free-Sexy-Adult-Smileys/)

The thing is, ultimately the sound quality will be utterly and undeniably dismal. There are already cell-phone recordings floating about the web regarding the "secret gig" recently played. Let me remind you (as well as everyone else) of the ghastly sounding recordings of the 2007 "Ersatz VH" rehearsals, and the subsequent ill-recorded first few shows from that period.

The album will indeed be available soon. I can dig the desperation for new music, yet come on....hearing it well represented and in technicolor beats the living shit out of hearing it first via two cans and a string, or at least it does to me.

And to be high-handed (and somewhat old-fashioned) for a moment, I realize that this record merely fills in a date on a calendar full of myriad musical choices for some. For those that find music or artists as interchangeable as choices on the TV clicker, please allow those that think otherwise with anticipation towards this release the time to enjoy it. Perhaps you'll dismiss or enjoy it, yet some out there will relish it for years to come.

Be fair. That ain't too much to ask, is it?

They'll buy the CD though and go see the show and scream like little girls watching the Beatles for the first time.....LOL!!!

Good to see you too!!:thumb:

Oh yeah, they'll buy it, play it backwards and forwards, memorize it....but it'll suck 'cause it's not Ed.

No agenda allowed. ;)

I'm just gonna shorten that to NAA in further responses over the next quarter, since it's inevitable it'll come in handy. :)

It's kind of funny that the protectors of CVH are so quick to tell us how average these songs are. All that's happened is that Sam, Mike, and the others got their shit together and have actually put out new music, something Ed hasn't done successfully since Humans Being. And if you want to take it a step further he hasn't done an album full of noteworthy music since Balance......like 16 years ago?

Who really cares what Ed could do or has done "at his peak"? When we actually have new VH music to compare to Chickenfoot then it'll make for a good debate. But for now it's pretty irrelevant and makes for a weak argument.

Point. :thumb:

Man, I get home after a tough, tough week, I pop in to see the latest titties in the Ah Hell Yeah thread and maybe catch the tail end of a classic VS brew-haha, and I'll be damned if I didn't mess around and get my ass kicked by none other than Mr. Michael Anthony himself, and his badass bass guitar!

This shit is the real deal, and I approve!:headbang:

It is indeed SO GOOD to hear the Cannonmouth, and by all means, I hope this finally will put to rest the notion that Mikey ain't no great shakes on the bass, because THAT my friends, is Michael Anthony, and he is playing the absolute hell out of that 4-string bass guitar.

Long Live The Foot!:thumb:

Fuckin A, bra! :bounce: :cool:

C'mon man, you can't get too overly excited about these two tracks and say VH with Dave won't "match" what might be heard on an upcomming CF cd? :eek: The two songs are ok but not great. I certainly wouldn't pay money to see this band. This is not Sammy at this peak and you can get even Bob Dylan to sing good in a studio, if you want to call it that. Give him credit for the effort but no comparison to what Sammy was like say, first 3 VH cd's he did. That was the best Hagar. Mike sounds like he did with Van Halen and Joe sounds great.

As for what Van Halen plans to do. Sure Ed says the new Van Halen will continue on after he takes care of a few priorities outside of music. I think after all these years he's entitled to that. I have no complaints because I was there worshiping this band every step of the way in the early days. Them days, when it was natural for VH to release an album every year or two. That's what it was like for most bands during that era when they're hungry to make it. So when Van Halen was making a name for themselves and before different genre of music starting ruining rock and roll, we came to expect greatness from VH and we got it.

Times change and I'm sure making music is a major priority for Edward Van Halen but so are other things in life. That's the reality of it these days and it'll never be the band of old but it'll be something special I'm sure.

But if you want to compare what artistic ability Eddie Van Halen has against the writing team of Hagar and anyone else involved, I'll take Edward at the top of his game.

I expect that to happen since Dave will be involved. I'm all for it as I'm sure many are.

Patience, and I have plenty of it considering what Van Halen provided me as a kid and for a lifetime.


ALL I meant was...how can one say that these two tracks are not in VH's LEAGUE?

VH hasn't made an album since 1998. What league are we talking about?

1984? 5150? VHI?

You can't compare MANY albums to those. But they are 30 years old.

Until VH comes up with something fresh and NEW. They got nothing on these 2 new tracks.

Be fair. That ain't too much to ask, is it?

You do realize to whom you are requesting such fine etiquette? ;)

Hmmm... not bad! I didn't have high expectations for this project, but I'm certainly curious now. Definitely looking forward to some healthy rivalry between the 'Foot and Van Halen - if Eddie and Dave are up to it, that is; we'll see.

It's pretty funny how certain people want to view this project as some kind of motivation for Edward, rather than the product itself. Funny, and predictable. I coulda laid money on who, when, where, and why. :)

Those of you who think that's gonna happen, are gonna wait a long time.

It's kind of funny that the protectors of CVH are so quick to tell us how average these songs are. All that's happened is that Sam, Mike, and the others got their shit together and have actually put out new music, something Ed hasn't done successfully since Humans Being. And if you want to take it a step further he hasn't done an album full of noteworthy music since Balance......like 16 years ago?

Who really cares what Ed could do or has done "at his peak"? When we actually have new VH music to compare to Chickenfoot then it'll make for a good debate. But for now it's pretty irrelevant and makes for a weak argument.

Bravo :thumb: Until VH releases something substantial, there's nothing the CVH defenders can really say. Sam's aged just like Ed and Dave, and if Ed and Dave were to release a new album (IF), chances are it wouldn't stand up to old school Van Halen either. Only difference is, Van Halen would be trying to be Van Halen, while Chickenfoot is trying to be, well...Chickenfoot.

It's a ridiculous comparison.

You know why this sounds like Van Halen? Andy Johns, Sammy Hagar, Mike Anthony, and Satch's beyond powerful tone. These four have great chemistry together, and it shows in these two songs, which to me are absolutely excellent. Great atmosphere, in-your-face production, everything's mixed evenly, decent lyrics considering the outfit. If this is a sign as to how the album's going to be, you bet your ass the rest of this thing is gonna be good.

Soap On A Rope has a nice hook to it, catchy chorus, and damnit if Mike's voice isn't a perfect compliment to Sam's. Down The Drain is also a great track, though so far SOAR has stuck with me more.

Now let's get some tour dates out there and a date to drop this baby :bounce:

ALL I meant was...how can one say that these two tracks are not in VH's LEAGUE?

VH hasn't made an album since 1998. What league are we talking about?

1984? 5150? VHI?

You can't compare MANY albums to those. But they are 30 years old.

Until VH comes up with something fresh and NEW. They got nothing on these 2 new tracks.

100% dead on.

Isn't it funny how you and I were just talking in depth about The Foot earlier this evening, and suddenly an hour after we're done talking, they drop two songs on us?

We should talk about The Foot more often! :D

It's pretty funny how certain people want to view this project as some kind of motivation for Edward, rather than the product itself. .

Well I can see why they say that. Look how motivated he was by Red Voodoo, Ten 13, and Livin' It Up.

Oh, wait. :sssh:

You do realize to whom you are requesting such fine etiquette? ;)

Yet a feather in the wind, ya know? ;)

Fuckin A, bra! :bounce: :cool:
He said brew and VS in the same sentence....could that be dangerous??? NAA.;)

You are thinking too much or reading too much into people's excitement. No one thought Chicken foot would overshadow Led Zeppelin. Even if Chicken Foot lasts 15 years with massively popular albums they will not overshadow the VH we all know and love or erase Led Zeppelin from "the histories".lol

Just because people are loving what they hear and excited doesn't mean anything has changed regarding their admiration of VH's music.. What HAS changed is there is a smoking project about to be revealed. People who are fans here like many of the dudes(and their talents) in the band and this style of music. In the very least it's a killer new addition to our music collection and a exciting journey we are about to experience.

Also unrelated to your post but I am VERY happy for Mike! I have a feeling he is going to feel the fans love on this tour and be moved by it. They all will but this is sweet, especially for Mike. I'm sure the last few years had to in some way break his heart even though it built up over time. Let's forget about VH for a moment and whats better and one upping each other..this looks like it's turning out to be a great collaboration and it's wonderful that Mike has the opportunity to rock at this level again. This is coming from the biggest CVH fan you'll meet who loved the last VH tour.

Thank You Chicken Foot for giving us something to sink our teeth into! Finger lickin' good! lol :)




Good songs but I remember everybody getting excited when they heard It's About Time, Up For Breakfast and Learning to See.

Its not better than Led Zeppelin nor is it better than anything on 5150 outside for Inside or maybe Get Up. Not trying to be a downer but this does not compare to the first time I have listened to VH albums outside of VH3. Don't get me wrong, it sounds good but give me Van Halen or Van Hagar any day of the week.

I will buy it though when it comes out.

Well I can see why they say that. Look how motivated he was by Red Voodoo, Ten 13, and Livin' It Up.

Oh, wait. :sssh:

:spit: :p

See, the real threat here is Satch. The whiners KNOW they can't rip on him like they could Vic Johnson...so they're going to reach for other far fetched rationale because there's no denying Satriani's skill.

Yet a feather in the wind, ya know? ;)

Indeed. :cool:

It's pretty funny how certain people want to view this project as some kind of motivation for Edward, rather than the product itself. Funny, and predictable. I coulda laid money on who, when, where, and why. :)

Those of you who think that's gonna happen, are gonna wait a long time.

I forgot you were into Eds thoughts and feelings...or...is this Eddie? Cmon you can tell us...:yell:

:spit: :p

See, the real threat here is Satch. The whiners KNOW they can't rip on him like they could Vic Johnson...so they're going to reach for other far fetched rationale because there's no denying Satriani's skill.


No one should feel threatened or hate on this cause of their loyalties or favorites. You either like it or you don't. It either does something for you or it doesn't. Should be simple.

I'm not directly responding to the point you are making and the people you're trying to talk around but the point with this band imo is the music. As we learned in the 80's mad skills on guitar doesn't = great riffs, great songs, or great music. Satch writes great riffs, tunes, and music. Teaming him up with veterans of this level is turning out to be something special.

I personally haven't heard anything from Vic Johnson that ever made me feel like picking my guitar up. I can't say the same about the ending of SOAR though. On first listen I got hard.

100% dead on.

Isn't it funny how you and I were just talking in depth about The Foot earlier this evening, and suddenly an hour after we're done talking, they drop two songs on us?

We should talk about The Foot more often! :D

Fuckin' A bro! :headbang:

Fuckin' A!!!

It's pretty funny how certain people want to view this project as some kind of motivation for Edward, rather than the product itself. Funny, and predictable. I coulda laid money on who, when, where, and why. :)

Those of you who think that's gonna happen, are gonna wait a long time.

Like I said earlier....the fire has been lit....let's see if Ed feels the heat.

But to view this Chickenfoot project as positive ONLY for THAT reason is freakin' ridiculous.

Odds are Ed won't care.

I'm not a huge fan of the lyrics, but then I didn't have real high hopes in that department. And they're not awful by any means; they're just not anything special.

There's lyrics?

Didn't notice. I just sat there like a fly before a wall of sound slackjawed. :bounce:

I forgot you were into Eds thoughts and feelings...or...is this Eddie? Cmon you can tell us...:yell:

Looks like you were wrong, Lefty. Surprise.

Moreover, I wasn't talking about Eddie. I was talking about fanboys who think he'd get motivated to cut new music simply because of this album.

ALL I meant was...how can one say that these two tracks are not in VH's LEAGUE?

VH hasn't made an album since 1998. What league are we talking about?

1984? 5150? VHI?

You can't compare MANY albums to those. But they are 30 years old.

Until VH comes up with something fresh and NEW. They got nothing on these 2 new tracks.

VH doesnt have to prove anything actually. They could never do anything for the rest of their lives and have done more for music than most rock artists ever do. These 2 tunes are cool...but to even think of them in the same vein as VH is silly. I hope Ed & the guys do record more songs and tour...but if not that's the way it goes. Saying i hope that this new project gets Eddie fired up is a compliment to the tunes....i mean a fired up Eddie smokes this stuff.

Just to clarify but I am not hating on the songs. I just know how this place was when the BOBW tracks were released. The vast majority (outside of Roth lovers) liked the songs. I think we all agree that they don't stand the test of time.

When I heard these two songs, I don't get as jazzed about them as when I heard Good Enough, Mine All Mine, Poundcake or Seventh Seal. Humans Being or Me Wise Magic made me more excited the first listen. Sorry if I am pissing on anybody's parade. I still think its good music, just not as good as some of you do.

Odds are Ed won't care.

Precisely.

I forgot you were into Eds thoughts and feelings...or...is this Eddie? Cmon you can tell us...:yell:

LOL...dont waste your time Lefty. I'm with you on keeping optimistic on new VH tunes. And you know what....new VH tunes could rip the face off the wall and certain haters here would find something to bitch about. Life at the Links wouldnt be the same if there wasnt a fair amount of people ridin' the cotton pony, lol.

Just to clarify but I am not hating on the songs. I just know how this place was when the BOBW tracks were released. The vast majority (outside of Roth lovers) liked the songs. I think we all agree that they don't stand the test of time.

When I heard these two songs, I don't get as jazzed about them as when I heard Good Enough, Mine All Mine, Poundcake or Seventh Seal. Humans Being or Me Wise Magic made me more excited the first listen. Sorry if I am pissing on anybody's parade. I still think its good music, just not as good as some of you do.

You're entitled to your opinion...and i happen to agree with it. The tunes are cool...but the first time i heard Unchained, Good Enough, Pleasure Dome, or any number of tunes i was floored like being hit by a tidal wave.. These tunes, for me, are more akin to being shot by a water-shooter rifle.....fun, cool, but not overpowering. :)

Like I said earlier....the fire has been lit....let's see if Ed feels the heat.

But to view this Chickenfoot project as positive ONLY for THAT reason is freakin' ridiculous.

Odds are Ed won't care.

I think Ed would not be human if this doesn't give him at least .0001% extra inspiration with any new VH recordings. I doubt it's much extra inspiration though.He's already kinda been through this in a more intense way with Dave and Vai. I doubt at this stage of the game after all he has accomplished and been through that he has a burning desire to outdo anyone. I think if anything, if he puts new music out just wants it to be good and well received.

If Ed was that competitive and effected musically by outside influence he likely would have got all Grungy during grunge and bent more to trends over the years. You have to admit and admire..Ed has always just been Ed and done what he does. His playing has changed but not with trends, fashion or whatever. So people need to stop talking about that aspect of Chicken Foot and just enjoy the project for what it is.

You're entitled to your opinion...and i happen to agree with it. The tunes are cool...but the first time i heard Unchained, Good Enough, Pleasure Dome, or any number of tunes i was floored like being hit by a tidal wave.. These tunes, for me, are more akin to being shot by a water-shooter rifle.....fun, cool, but not overpowering. :)

The difference is, the guys who are diggin' it, aren't comparing it to VH.

The guys who aren't, ARE comparing it to VH.

Now I wonder why that is. :)

...NAA... :)


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I think Ed would not be human if this doesn't give him at least .0001% extra inspiration with any new VH recordings. I doubt it's much extra inspiration though.He's already kinda been through this in a more intense way with Dave and Vai. I doubt at this stage of the game after all he has accomplished and been through that he has a burning desire to outdo anyone. I think if anything, if he puts new music out just wants it to be good and well received.

If Ed was that competitive and effected musically by outside influence he likely would have got all Grungy during grunge and bent more to trends over the years. You have to admit and admire..Ed has always just been Ed and done what he does. His playing has changed but not with trends, fashion or whatever. So people need to stop talking about that aspect of Chicken Foot and just enjoy the project for what it is.

Good points bro. I'm thinking that with Eddie apparantly feeling good these days & just being happy that the inspiration he'll get will stem from that more than trying to outdo CF. IMO his son inspires him more than anything CF could ever do. And that's why i think there will be more VH music in the future finally. But these tunes are decent....as a fan of Satch it's a no-brainer that i'd enjoy the playing at least.

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:D Here it comes...

The difference is, the guys who are diggin' it, aren't comparing it to VH.

The guys who aren't, ARE comparing it to VH.

Now I wonder why that is. :)

Well, as i stated already, i do like the tunes....i'm just not blowing a load in my jeans over them, lol.

Looks like you were wrong, Lefty. Surprise.

Moreover, I wasn't talking about Eddie. I was talking about fanboys who think he'd get motivated to cut new music simply because of this album.

Ed will cut new music for his reasons... I don't know what those will be but we can guess...

Record with his son
Leave a final postive legacy
Kick Sammy and Michael's ass in sales
Buy another race car...


Who knows. Nothing is black or white or as simple as one thing....there are many factors that drive decision making...

I don't claim to know any of Ed's gnoughts but you seem to think you do when you claim it won't be a motivator and say "you willbe waiting a long time". ;)

Regardless, I think this will add some additional fuel to Ed's fire to get something new made...

Well, as i stated already, i do like the tunes....i'm just not blowing a load in my jeans over them, lol.

Naa....:)

Naa....:)

lol...none here. I'm not a hater on CF...i think the tunes are decent. Just 'cause i'm not going bonkers over them doesnt cry agenda, lol.

Ed will cut new music for his reasons... I don't know what those will be but we can guess...

Record with his son
Leave a final postive legacy
Kick Sammy and Michael's ass in sales
Buy another race car...


Who knows. Nothing is black or white or as simple as one thing....there are many factors that drive decision making...

I don't claim to know any of Ed's gnoughts but you seem to think you do when you claim it won't be a motivator and say "you willbe waiting a long time". ;)

Regardless, I think this will add some additional fuel to Ed's fire to get something new made...

I know that Ed isn't going to cut a new record simply because of THIS record. He may be insecure, but he ain't THAT insecure. All you are saying is that he will somehow feel threatened by this project enough to produce product as if it's some kind of contest.

Probabilities are, he just doesn't care, dude. An assumption, yes, but a pretty favorable one.

I know that Ed isn't cut a new record simply because of THIS record. He may be insecure, but he ain't THAT insecure. All you are saying is that he will somehow feel threatened by this project enough to produce product as if it's some kind of contest.

Probabilities are, he just doesn't care, dude. An assumption, yes, but a pretty favorable one.

Like i said, i think that if Eddie does some new tunes it'll be more because of his frame of mind/health/happiness, and alot to do with his son. I dont think he'll even pay much attention to CF.

lol...none here. I'm not a hater on CF...i think the tunes are decent. Just 'cause i'm not going bonkers over them doesnt cry agenda, lol.

Naa....:):)

Naa....:):)

Oh man....Romper Room at the 'Links, LOL

I know that Ed isn't cut a new record simply because of THIS record. He may be insecure, but he ain't THAT insecure. All you are saying is that he will somehow feel threatened by this project enough to produce product as if it's some kind of contest.

Probabilities are, he just doesn't care, dude. An assumption, yes, but a pretty favorable one.

I'm saying it is plausable that (in addition to other factors)...this will add fuel to his new music fire. If not, then he's lost his competitive fire...

I know he can smoke this music and guitar playing...he invented it. He just needs something to inspire the creative juices...and if this can add even 1% to the list...i'm all for it and I hope it happens.

Like i said, i think that if Eddie does some new tunes it'll be more because of his frame of mind/health/happiness, and alot to do with his son. I dont think he'll even pay much attention to CF.

If Ed cuts any new tunes, it'll have nothing to do with this project, yes.

I'm saying it is plausable that (in addition to other factors)...this will add fuel to his new music fire. If not, then he's lost his competitive fire...

I know he can smoke this music and guitar playing...he invented it. He just needs something to inspire the creative juices...and if this can add even 1% to the list...i'm all for it and I hope it happens.

If Eddie gets competitive i think it'll be with himself before it would be with anyone else. That's just 2 cents, but who knows?

I got the same feeling I had when I first heard Balance, or the tracks from 1996.

The 2004 tracks were ok, but I didn't get the same buzz from those that I do from these new Chickenfoot songs.

I'm saying it is plausable that (in addition to other factors)...this will add fuel to his new music fire. If not, then he's lost his competitive fire...

I know he can smoke this music and guitar playing...he invented it. He just needs something to inspire the creative juices...and if this can add even 1% to the list...i'm all for it and I hope it happens.

Now who knows the thoughts and wiles of Eddie? ;)

Funny how that works ain't it.

However, one of us is taking the more plausible route, and one of us is taking the longshot route.

:)

Moreover, Eddie never cut any music to compete with other bands.

I think I came a little during SOAR. lol:drunk: Joe hits it pretty sweet around 4:25-5:25ish imo. They all sound great.

Now who knows the thoughts and wiles of Eddie? ;)

Funny how that works ain't it.

However, one of us is taking the more plausible route, and one of us is taking the longshot route.

:)

I say both are plausible. But hey, none of us really know anything truly. I say be optimistic....while we're at it, let's enjoy this new outing with CF. I'm not saying it's a replacement for new VH...nor should it be. But like back when Dave did the solo thing, i always felt that we got 2 great bands out of the deal. This should be no different.

I am digging it. I like these songs better than the Sammy VH songs like "Right here" and similiar commercial fluff. But I always prefered Sammy's solo stuff over his work with Van Halen. I will probably buy this based on these 2 songs.

No one should feel threatened or hate on this cause of their loyalties or favorites. You either like it or you don't. It either does something for you or it doesn't. Should be simple.

:thumb: well said.


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I think I came a little during SOAR. lol:drunk: Joe hits it pretty sweet around 4:25-5:25ish imo. They all sound great.

It is cool to hear Sammy singing with a kickass player riding shotgun again. Sorry, but the years with Vic were horrid to my ears, lol. Satch is def in my top 10, well...if i had to make a top 10, lol.

It is cool to hear Sammy singing with a kickass player riding shotgun again. Sorry, but the years with Vic were horrid to my ears, lol. Satch is def in my top 10, well...if i had to make a top 10, lol.

And therein lies the problem. And it explains a lot. You find it very hard to accept anybody else other than Ed unless they are UNARGUABLY a better or equal skilled player.

Please explain what you felt was wrong with Vic's playing?

Wow, Im hooked! Im diggin both songs about equally right now but I want to listen to the whole album now! The groove on down the drain is so tight! Satch and Mike compliment each other so well and sam sounds awesome!

And therein lies the problem. And it explains a lot. You find it very hard to accept anybody else other than Ed unless they are UNARGUABLY a better or equal skilled player.

Please explain what you felt was wrong with Vic's playing?

Vic was mediocre at best when doing the tunes he actually played on. Nothing special, just by the numbers stuff. When covering VH live, not that i would've expected him to do it at the same level, NOR would i have wanted a cloned copy, he just really played weak. His tones were forgetable on record, worse live. I like some of Sammy's solo tunes with Vic on them....but not because of Vic....not at all. There were legions of players that Sammy could've hired for the Wabos that would've done a better job...and not because of technique alone. Vic didnt need to be Paul Gilbert, but if he couldnt even play a respectful cover of Vh then he shouldnt have been there doing it.

And therein lies the problem. And it explains a lot. You find it very hard to accept anybody else other than Ed unless they are UNARGUABLY a better or equal skilled player.

Please explain what you felt was wrong with Vic's playing?

Another thing, being happy that Sammy is fronting a band of killer musicians again isnt a bad thing. The Wabos as a whole were solid players...but this is another level. I expect to be very much impressed when i go see CF live. As a unit, not just due to Satch. Mike's no Billy Sheehan, he's Mike Anthony....and we all know he and Sammy sound great together. Plus, he lays a solid foundation for the guitarist to shine over....and Satch can do so. Sounds as if the drumming is also very much high caliber. Other than fronting VH, this is the most excited i've been to see a Hagar fronted band in a while.

Vic was mediocre at best when doing the tunes he actually played on. Nothing special, just by the numbers stuff. When covering VH live, not that i would've expected him to do it at the same level, NOR would i have wanted a cloned copy, he just really played weak. His tones were forgetable on record, worse live. I like some of Sammy's solo tunes with Vic on them....but not because of Vic....not at all. There were legions of players that Sammy could've hired for the Wabos that would've done a better job...and not because of technique alone. Vic didnt need to be Paul Gilbert, but if he couldnt even play a respectful cover of Vh then he shouldnt have been there doing it.

I don't think it's anything your saying man. I just think they see your sig and are trying to scratch your eyes out with chicken feet. lol

Hey all, this is a VH forum..Satch's playing is in the realm of a EVH and Sam and Mike were in VH so it's not a stretch for people to compare I suppose. This after all is a VH site, not CF so just because some of us are all fired up doesn't mean everyone else is. Some people may be lukewarm to it and wish this was more about new VH music than anything else. So it's time for everyone to go to Kumbaya camp again lol :P and chill.:drunk:

I don't think it's anything your saying man. I just think they see your sig and are trying to scratch your eyes out with chicken feet. lol

Hey all, this is a VH forum..Satch's playing is in the realm of a EVH and Sam and Mike were in VH so it's not a stretch for people to compare I suppose. This after all is a VH site, not CF so just because some of us are all fired up doesn't mean everyone else is. Some people may be lukewarm to it and wish this was more about new VH music than anything else. So it's time for everyone to go to Kumbaya camp again lol :P and chill.:drunk:

LOL...so true! Hey, i use my sig with pride! I'm looking forward to seeing CF live...and i'm feeling good about the prospects of new VH in the future. I say we all have fun and enjoy what may come.

I hear exactly what Sammy was saying about this project. It is balls to the wall, kind of jammy in a good way. I understand his zepplin comment completely. Man, I"m psyched!

I really liked both songs.....I cant remember Satch sounding this good since Surfing......the opening of Soap on a Rope had a cool little Montrose thing goin on, then Joe just tears it up......good stuff......really good stuff.

I have to admit......when the chorus kicks in, with MA's backing vocals......I got chills.....

I have to admit......when the chorus kicks in, with MA's backing vocals......I got chills.....

Yeah, me too. I've really missed that sound!

It is very Van Halen-ish. Not that there is anything wrong with that at all.


Except it's played by Joe Satriani!!! PLUS CHAD SMITH!!! CELLO?!??

wow...24 hours and we're already at 18 pages!

The songs are GREAT!!

It is definitely reminiscent of VH but how could it not be.

Even through crappy laptop speakers playing on myspace, the songs SOUND awesome and hearing mikey's vocals again is pretty damn cool.

looking forward to hearing more. Looks like my one question has been answered, at least on these two songs: Sam brought his a game!

I hoped I would like this and I do. Satch sounds just fantastic especially, but the thing I like most about it is the sense of unity in the sound. They play together really well, tight but loose, and the two songs have a really live feel, just like a rock track should.

My only criticism would be the lyrics but, hey, this is rock music, not rocket science, and that perhaps the songs are a little longer than the compositions merit. I think "down the drain" is the better composition of the two, good strong melody, but I love the main riff in "soap on a rope" and the interplay as the song develops. Satch knows exactly when a riff has run it's course and when it needs to be mixed up a bit - surely a benefit from all those years of instrumental work.

I haven't listened to a lot of rock in the last fifteen years, my tastes have changed etc, but this could well be only the second rock cd I have bought since the mid nineties.

I'm really quite happy that this isn't a complete bag of shit. Sammy and Mike have, without question, moved onto pastures greener. If this does well, which I hope it does, I think Chickenfoot could be more than a one album project. Shame they are not all a bit younger with more years ahead of them.

Edit: Forgot to add, without going down that comparison road too much, this has a lot more "groove" than anything VH has ever done. Not saying that is better or worse, but you could seriously dance to this stuff and that is very rare in rock music. One can only think that Chad has a lot to do with that, but also the fact that these guys play so well TOGETHER.

I've already transfered them to my iPod and looking forward to jamming them in my car tomorrow!:bounce:

how bout helping a brother out...I have no idea how to do this.....anyone?

I second that - how to burn these puppies?

And yes I am buying the album, so it isn't stealing, just taking a test drive.

'Soap on a Rope' has everything you would like from these 4.

Sammy and Mike's vocals mesh so well.
Satch has some great riffs and little diddy's in the tune.
Chad with his rock/funk beats.

I think if someone heard this on the radio, they would think it would be new Van Halen or Sammy solo.

I tell ya, I really dig this song.

'Down the Drain'

Very cool intro!
Nice groove to it.

These guys have certainly brought the Rock back into the Roll.

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I say both are plausible. But hey, none of us really know anything truly. I say be optimistic....while we're at it, let's enjoy this new outing with CF. I'm not saying it's a replacement for new VH...nor should it be. But like back when Dave did the solo thing, i always felt that we got 2 great bands out of the deal. This should be no different.

LOL, it's totally different. It's not 1986. It's 2009. The situations aren't comparable. Sam and Mike aren't doing this project because they 'left' Van Halen. :rolleyes:

And no, both are not equally plausible. One circumstance has ACTUALLY occurred. The other has not, and is at this time only rumored to possibly be in the works at best. Again....Dave and the Van Halen family cutting a new album is a long shot. Chickenfoot is a reality. Until VH 4 puts something out in hand, its product plausibility is suspect. For obvious reasons.

To wit: this summer, I'll be seeing CF live in concert, whose members happen to include former components of the entity once known as Van Halen. This summer, VH 4 fans will be seeing jack shit from VH 4. Optimism is fine and dandy, but has nothing whatsoever to do with CF.

It's only a one-sided coin as of now. If VH 4 puts out some tunes, then fans like you can compare all you like. Until then, perhaps you should consider enjoying this for what it is, as opposed to something that will provoke motivation from Eddie Van Halen. :rolleyes:

LOL, it's totally different. It's not 1986. It's 2009. The situations aren't comparable. Sam and Mike aren't doing this project because they 'left' Van Halen. :rolleyes:

And no, both are not equally plausible. One circumstance has ACTUALLY occurred. The other has not, and is at this time only rumored to possibly be in the works at best. Again....Dave and the Van Halen family cutting a new album is a long shot. Chickenfoot is a reality. Until VH 4 puts something out in hand, its product plausibility is suspect. For obvious reasons.

To wit: this summer, I'll be seeing CF live in concert, whose members happen to include former components of the entity once known as Van Halen. This summer, VH 4 fans will be seeing jack shit from VH 4. Optimism is fine and dandy, but has nothing whatsoever to do with CF.

It's only a one-sided coin as of now. If VH 4 puts out some tunes, then fans like you can compare all you like. Until then, perhaps you should consider enjoying this for what it is, as opposed to something that will provoke motivation from Eddie Van Halen. :rolleyes:

You said alot, but didnt really say anything. As i said before, i doubt CF will incite Eddie any more than base curiousity. I do happen to like the 2 tunes, not as much as some around here, but i like them nonetheless. And being optimistic about new things from VH's future in a VH Forum is quite appropriate.

Get your soap up? get your buzz on?:rolleyes: A little disappointed in these two songs. I cant see myself listening to these songs 30 years later like I do Led Zep's.................:p

These songs are fantastic.

As Brett had mentioned - there is a distinct VH sound - as there should be. 50% of the band is from VH. And hey - if Van Halen isn't going to release anything...

Back to the Foot.

I think Down the Drain is my favorite....a bit darker then soap on a rope. Plus - I can hear Mikes bass a bit more.

I wish these things were in iTunes....I can't wait to hear the 'real' (non-streamed) version of these songs....

I have three words to express my excitement on this "Bring it the fuck on" :)

Meh....It doesn't make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up like a killer new Van Halen song would. I like it but it's not spectacular.