MCChris

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This is true. I liked "Danger Us" even more!

No, it's more motivated by an ability to turn off my 18-year-old self, who did indeed consider everything Van Halen put out to be unassailable, and think about the new song objectively. But that too is neither here nor there. I'm pointing out that it's the same lyrical approach, and thus "Tattoo" is classic Van Halen in every way. Without, of course, Michael Anthony's backing vocals (they fired him), the energy (they're pushing 60), and the attitude (they're rich, sober and comfortable). We could argue about quality until the cows come home or the reunion crashes and burns, whichever comes first.

That's neither here nor there. Would you agree it's the same lyrical approach (that being, DLR's nonsensical, stream-of-consciousness rambling around a cursory theme)?

"Drop Dead Legs" came up on shuffle this morning and lyrically, I think "Tattoo" is in the same ballpark. That being, DLR's nonsensical, stream-of-consciousness rambling around a cursory theme. Nobody bashes DDL because it came out in VH's prime (or close to it).

One thing the song and video make clear is that this is the Dave show. I for one love that, but Eddie's not demonstrated an ability to be cool with that for a prolonged length of time since 1984, if not earlier. So it'll be interesting to see how long they can hold it together.

Wasn't expecting to like it, but I do!

Anything by D'Angelo. But first, consult your physician to see if you're healthy enough for sex.

The free consulting you're getting from resident Jimi expert Kiznaki should not be ignored. Go with his recommendations on this one.

Keep telling yourself that and maybe it'll come true!

Yeah, does that count, or was it technically purchased past year? All I know is, every time I consider selling mine, I play it, and then I don't feel like selling it anymore.

On the Frampton tip: Peter Frampton’s long lost Les Paul found in Caribbean http://www.burnsilver.com/?p=906

Yeah, jeez, The GC pics didn't do that one justice at all!

Whaddya gonna do next, Kiznaki? Sell your $1K SuperPro?

I go back and forth on that. But catch me at the right time and who knows?

Fixed that for ya. Orton orchestrated a win over the damn Packers last week. But yeah, a buddy of mine worked on the "line" for UPS during college. The tales he would tell were akin to being privy to what goes on in the back of the house at a restaurant. Some things you just don't want to know.

Which apparently can be played by someone with a wrist injury.

I thought it was a French thing. Something to do with being below the equator and all that.

I'd guess it was a colossal misfire by Jol. Hey, if one Vaughan brother likes it that way, the other one must like it that way too! A misfire not unlike his presenting Prince with a purple guitar with EMGs. I can picture The Artist Formerly Known As An Unpronounceable Symbol muttering "too obvious" under his breath as he cast it aside onto the reject pile.

The powers that be probably are way ahead of me on this, but I wouldn't be quick to make adjustments to the visuals. Remember we're largely a bunch of old farts here, who are resistant to change. As long as the functionality is there, everything else is a bonus. The ability to embed YouTube videos alone is an encouraging indication that the HFC has finally arrived in 2011!

There's a pair to draw to,

I'll be at both events. I'll be with Kizanski.

As long as your drummer has it down we'll be fine. The Night Ranger tune was easier than I thought, on bass at least. You have your hands full on guitar!

I was gonna work up a Cult tune or two with Matthes but it doesn't look like he's coming. Maybe next time. They are great jam fodder, though. The Cult is like AC/DC in that their songs all revolve around the same chords. Anywho I got "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "Train Kept A Rollin'," "Cowboy Song" and "Paranoid" all set to go on bass.