luther910":1sdhglhr said:
This forum is about "music gear discussions and more.." With that in mind one would think that the concept of tone and sound should be valid discussion points. But, quite a few here seems to imply that any critisism of the VH album is only expression of negativity, hate etc. I am an old VH fan. Personally I've stated that the album has some really good songs, but I have issues with the guitar tone and sound of the album. Isn't it possible to hold both views?
Definitely. I feel the same way. As a matter of fact, with the exception of a few parts, and I mean a few, I am not even inspired very much by EVH's playing at all on this disc. I like the songs, but just like they are from old tracks, his licks are very old as well (with the exception of a few of them.) I mean I am not listening to it at the moment, but he directly quotes Hot for Teacher, and something off of 5150, just out of memory. Of course, there was the Eruption quote as well. Then there are the phrases he has be recycling forever, but who cares? They rule. Don't get me wrong, there are a couple of tracks that I dig EVH on, but we all know you run out to buy a VH disc for EVH. For a Dave era VH disc, this was the first one which I wasn't inspired by EVH. The overall songs are great, and I really dig Dave's performance on the album. That's why earlier I said it seems more like a Dave solo album, almost like the band could be any quality backing band. I mean, EVH doesn't have his tone, and there are tons dudes that can play like EVH. Hell he is even rocking a Whammy pedal.
As for anyone that has a problem with your criticism...what do you care? I bought this disc as soon as it came out. I buy tons of music. Buy is the key word. I go to shows. I support these artists. A lot of people on forums don't. They steal the shit and then talk. As if your opinion doesn't matter because you aren't a sheep, but theirs is more relevant. Guess what? The artist doesn't give a shit what they think. I don't give a rats ass what they say either. How many times have people said, "this is the first time I bought a cd in x years." Really? Sucks for you.
There is great music out there and it is cheap. A full music download is a whopping $9 or so these days. Sometimes as much a $6. I believe that is what the new Warren Haynes was. I mean, I know when I share my opinion, I am labeled a hater. I have been a VH fan for about 30 yrs. and have been fascinated by them. I am a Dave era fanatic, but also like Sammy. That said, I am not a sheep and won't just accept something because EVH put it out. I hate Balance, III and a lot of shit he did. I will say it if I believe it. So next time they say something, remember to ignore them.
I swear I though his best playing days were over - but this release has laid to rest that assumption. I don't know if Ed or Wolf is actually playing the bass on these recordings? I will say that at least now I can actually hear the bass. He's a young guy, and has improved since he first joined VH. At least by the "secret concert" clips I've heard...
