Presto-digitation Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 ...I love this band: http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394565_2223101110252_1629469039_1689303_1218506272_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 ^ you must be talking about recent history (in which case, your judgment is profoundly questionable) but for eight years there ('78-'86) they were absolutely perfect - an unstoppable pinnacle of rock and roll excess that no one could deny (nor have any legitimate reason 'not to' love) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Dec 21 2011, 03:11 PM) but for eight years there ('78-'86) they were absolutely perfect - an unstoppable pinnacle of rock and roll excess that no one could deny (nor have any legitimate reason 'not to' love) 100 % True. Great Pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I'm so glad I "rediscovered" Van Halen. For some reason, I had a chip on my shoulder regarding them. A wonderfully energetic rock and roll band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 03:07 PM) ...I love this band: http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394565_2223101110252_1629469039_1689303_1218506272_n.jpg Sure, this version in the pic, absolutely. One of the greatest lineups of all time. Kick ass rock band who had it all...songs, looks, showmanship, chops..killer. But now?..sorry. Can't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Dec 21 2011, 03:11 PM) ^ you must be talking about recent history (in which case, your judgment is profoundly questionable) but for eight years there ('78-'86) they were absolutely perfect - an unstoppable pinnacle of rock and roll excess that no one could deny (nor have any legitimate reason 'not to' love) Yes, I mean recent history. Meaning, I didn't want to litter the thread with commentary about the band over the past 20-ish years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 04:04 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Dec 21 2011, 03:11 PM) ^ you must be talking about recent history (in which case, your judgment is profoundly questionable) but for eight years there ('78-'86) they were absolutely perfect - an unstoppable pinnacle of rock and roll excess that no one could deny (nor have any legitimate reason 'not to' love) Yes, I mean recent history. Meaning, I didn't want to litter the thread with commentary about the band over the past 20-ish years. Oh good. In that case...how bout we start with underated tunes?... Dirty Movies In a simple rhyme ( how did this song not become radio staple?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 Any of the lesser-played songs from the first album: Little Dreamer, Feel Your Love Tonight, Atomic Punk, On Fire, I'm The One, etc. I'm also an unapologetically huge fan of Diver Down. I think it's a great record, despite the lumps it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 04:20 PM) I'm also an unapologetically huge fan of Diver Down. I think it's a great record, despite the lumps it takes. It takes its lumps because of all the cover songs. But, the original material is majestic. "Hang 'Em High", "Secrets", and "Little Guitars" are all fantastic. And "Cathedral" is sublime. Personally, I think Fair Warning is their masterpiece. It's the darkest party record ever recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 04:20 PM) Any of the lesser-played songs from the first album: Little Dreamer, Feel Your Love Tonight, Atomic Punk, On Fire, I'm The One, etc. I'm also an unapologetically huge fan of Diver Down. I think it's a great record, despite the lumps it takes. Little Guitars is one of their best tunes, period. Also, Push Comes To Shove. Unique little tune for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Dec 21 2011, 04:26 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 04:20 PM) I'm also an unapologetically huge fan of Diver Down. I think it's a great record, despite the lumps it takes. It takes its lumps because of all the cover songs. But, the original material is majestic. "Hang 'Em High", "Secrets", and "Little Guitars" are all fantastic. And "Cathedral" is sublime. Personally, I think Fair Warning is their masterpiece. It's the darkest party record ever recorded. Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 FW is definitely their best. Grew up on VH thanks to my dad. Like father, like son. VH forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 those first 3 or 4 years of VH are some of my favorite years by any band. I'm a huge Eddie VH fan, especially the early years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Me too. Absolutely awesome pic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Dec 21 2011, 04:26 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 04:20 PM) I'm also an unapologetically huge fan of Diver Down. I think it's a great record, despite the lumps it takes. It takes its lumps because of all the cover songs. But, the original material is majestic. "Hang 'Em High", "Secrets", and "Little Guitars" are all fantastic. And "Cathedral" is sublime. Personally, I think Fair Warning is their masterpiece. It's the darkest party record ever recorded. Agree with you on both albums. FW is the best for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotRush Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I was a huge fan during the Roth era - bought all the albums - went to see them live. Once Roth left i've only heard what was played on the radio. I'm looking forward to hearing their new material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 QUOTE (metaldad @ Dec 21 2011, 04:23 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Dec 21 2011, 03:11 PM) but for eight years there ('78-'86) they were absolutely perfect - an unstoppable pinnacle of rock and roll excess that no one could deny (nor have any legitimate reason 'not to' love) 100 % True. Great Pic X2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucsteve667 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Women and Children First has always been my fave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Love all the Roth era albums, except for Diver Down (which is just ok)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scars Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I'm going to come in here, say that 5150 is their best album... ...and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 QUOTE (Scars @ Dec 21 2011, 11:08 PM) I'm going to come in here, say that 5150 is their best album... ...and then Best album with Hagar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 One of my favorite clips... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P1d8BVvY-I...be_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 QUOTE (Xanadoood @ Dec 21 2011, 04:13 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Dec 21 2011, 04:04 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Dec 21 2011, 03:11 PM) ^ you must be talking about recent history (in which case, your judgment is profoundly questionable) but for eight years there ('78-'86) they were absolutely perfect - an unstoppable pinnacle of rock and roll excess that no one could deny (nor have any legitimate reason 'not to' love) Yes, I mean recent history. Meaning, I didn't want to litter the thread with commentary about the band over the past 20-ish years. Oh good. In that case...how bout we start with underated tunes?... Dirty Movies Great song, with excleent guitar layering. Presto-Dig, you left this tune out of your classic (bump-worthy) review of Fair Warning. Care to comment on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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