supersnake94 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Just released a couple of days ago. What do you guys think? He sounds like old Brucie in this one, and it's becoming such a popular song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebecke1 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I like the song. The video -- not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Don't really care for it, but it's been a while since he's put out anything I've liked and with Clarence gone it will never be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Really did nothing for me. I am not a huge fan of his music though. I only liked the Born in the USA album back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Really did nothing for me. I am not a huge fan of his music though. I only liked the Born in the USA album back in the day. "Back in the day" for me would have been the Born to Run album in 1973-1974. I think the last thing I own of his is "The River" from around 1980. We're talking 8-track tapes and vinyl, damn I'm getting old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Song is cool, video does not work with the lyrics IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 "Back in the day" for me would have been the Born to Run album in 1973-1974. I think the last thing I own of his is "The River" from around 1980. We're talking 8-track tapes and vinyl, damn I'm getting old! I hear you...Sounds like I'm about 10 years younger than you...but I did have 8-tracks and records too! I can't believe all my favorite albums are 30 years old now. As many times as I say that...it just doesn't register with me. Can't believe it. Good gosh....better start doing some "fun" living now..before it's too late. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Being an old Springsteen fan, I'll pass on this one. Didn't do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Not a big Fan of Bruce. Ever since I saw an interview of him and they talked about the Song "Born In The USA". The song backfired on him. The Song was a Bash on the USA. After that, I stopped being a Fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I hear you...Sounds like I'm about 10 years younger than you...but I did have 8-tracks and records too! I can't believe all my favorite albums are 30 years old now. As many times as I say that...it just doesn't register with me. Can't believe it. Good gosh....better start doing some "fun" living now..before it's too late. lol. Yeah, it was a nice slap in the face the first time I tuned in the oldies station and a song was on that I remembered as a new release.........What's that saying from the Shawshank Redemption? "get busy living or get busy dying" it all goes by so fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Not a big Fan of Bruce. Ever since I saw an interview of him and they talked about the Song "Born In The USA". The song backfired on him. The Song was a Bash on the USA. After that, I stopped being a Fan. That really bothered me too. I had no idea about the meaning when it first came out...as I wasn't really aware of the big picture at that young of age. They played that song so much and almost side by side with the national anthem. UGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah, it was a nice slap in the face the first time I tuned in the oldies station and a song was on that I remembered as a new release.........What's that saying from the Shawshank Redemption? "get busy living or get busy dying" it all goes by so fast I am constantly thinking about that stuff! HA! Yeah, our oldies station plays "my" music now. LOL! and hearing all the songs that I love played on "musak" now - wow. Never thought that was going to happen. Still great music though. I will never outgrow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Since we're talking about some old performers...what about the new Van Halen song? I personally like it alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The Van Halen video and song was okay. Not really a big fan of it. I'm more into his older stuff. As of the Bruce Springsteen song, the video was posted mostly for the song and not the video itself. But I still understand not liking the video itself otherwise. I like the new song, but at that same time kind of has sort of a blandness like Born in the USA. I like Bruce's songs where it psyches you up before the chorus. Sort of like a rollercoaster feeling to it. Songs like Rosalita, Thunder Road, The Promised Land, and Trapped. Like that rollercoaster feeling before the chorus if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Holmes Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Wow - I like that new Springsteen song and the new Van Halen too! They both just 'sound' like what I fondly remember of each artist AND the songs make me feel good. I am 48 myself and still have my DENON turntable that I bought in the U.S. Navy back in 1985 hooked up to my sound system in my main living room. Love my vinyl! I have heard 5 tracks (or pieces of anyhow) of the new Van Halen and they have that old swagger back. The only thing missing is Michael Anthony on bass AND backing vocals. The Springsteen is solo and not E-Street band material so it has guest drummers such as Matt Chamberlain. Myself being a drummer I tend to love a band with their 'original' drummer as that is genuinely the heartbeat of the music. But, Matt is a damn fine drummer himself having actually been a member of Pearl Jam for a brief period as well as a phenomenal session drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 They both just 'sound' like what I fondly remember of each artist AND the songs make me feel good. I have heard 5 tracks (or pieces of anyhow) of the new Van Halen and they have that old swagger back. The only thing missing is Michael Anthony on bass AND backing vocals. The more I listen to the van halen song...the more it grows on me. I heard few clips of the other songs too. I think I'll probably pick up a ticket and see them again on tour. Michael Anthonys backing vocals are missed big time..but only because you KNOW of them...They always took the song to another notch. The song is great on it's own, as is...but could be even better with Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Holmes Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 The more I listen to the van halen song...the more it grows on me. I heard few clips of the other songs too. I think I'll probably pick up a ticket and see them again on tour. Michael Anthonys backing vocals are missed big time..but only because you KNOW of them...They always took the song to another notch. The song is great on it's own, as is...but could be even better with Michael. I hear ya' BurningBlue! For those in the know Anthony's backing vocals are trademark Van Halen. I am definitely picking up the new release when it hits the streets next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 like the music...........lyrics and vocals not so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Holmes Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 New Van Halen - out today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 like the music...........lyrics and vocals not so much shoot yourself in the leg and dont shower for a week, you too can look and sound just like Bruce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 New Van Halen - out today! Sounds fantastic! Did you pick it up? Heard previews of all the songs...Excellent. I'm totally surprised at what they put together. Going to buy it later. Pretty much all of the songs are great. Eddie's playing is really top notch and interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Holmes Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hey there! No, I haven't picked it up yet. Couldn't decide if I should do the iTunes download or just buy the CD outright! I have heard a snippet of every track and I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I was thinking about that too..but I just ended up buying the CD. It's only $9.99 from Amazon. They also have a deluxe version..but it just has an extra DVD with three acoustic perfomances...and it wasn't worth the extra $5 for me. Dave really got some of the vintage phrasing down on this album with his vocals - much different than his solo work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Holmes Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 $9.99 sounds way more than fair so I think I will head over to Amazon and pick it up! Also, I think you and I are the only ones still even reading this thread! If we lived closer I'd invite you over for a new Van Halen listening party and a cold one!! Oh, and you are so right - Diamond Dave does have that old-school VH phrasing down! "Have you seen Junior's grades?!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 HA! I was thinking the same thing...been a while since I ran into someone truly excited about an album and music in general. Would be cool to just relax and crank up the music. I used to hang out with local musicians "back in the day" and I remember how much positive energy was around a new release of an artist. I guess I don't talk much about music to any of the people that I know now - maybe an age difference thing...or that a lot of the music just isn't very intriguing. Don't get me wrong...there is still good stuff out there...you just need to know where to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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