Since I recently wrote about listening to Van Halen when I need help shaking out of winter depression, it seems fitting to gather up all the new bits from the new album so you can sample them here.
Personally, I like what I’m hearing.
You’ve likely heard “Tattoo” by now. In case you haven’t, here it is:
A lot of people don’t like it, but I’m a lot more into it after hearing David Lee Roth break down the lyrics:
Here’s another new song in its entirety called “Blood and Fire” –
Here’s a preview of “Stay Frosty,” which sounds like a sequel to “Ice Cream Man” from the first album:
Next is “She’s the Woman,” from a live performance Van Halen did in NYC recently. This song has been around since the beginning but was never properly recorded until now. This live performance gives me an appreciation for Wolfgang Van Halen’s bass playing:
This one is the heaviest sounding to me, a song called “Chinatown” –
The deluxe edition of the new album will include a DVD with this acoustic performance of “You Really Got Me” –
Will this album put some extra sunshine in my brain and help me stay afloat until the longer days arrive? I think so!
