Van Halen, baby

Tom,
The lyrics are simple and juvenile. Really? Did you ever listen to this band? That is what they were/are. An adolescent Friday night party. Now they're suppose to be what? Shelly? Keats? Poe? They're just doing what they always did. What's really changed is you. If you don't like it go play Patricia Barber.

Dave's not a doctor, no. But he did work as an EMT for a while. Imagine, from mega rock star to EMT. Nothing at all against EMTs but he obviously didn't do that for the big money. To see him back with the old band in good form warms my heart. This new album is not bad at all. In fact, Tatoo may be the only misstep on the whole thing. Don't be looking for culture or anything meaningful here. That's never been VH. But if you liked the old sound you'll see what an important piece of that puzzle DLR and his attitude were.