First I want to start out saying that growing up I was a pretty big Van Halen fan until "1984". I was aslo a huge Sammy Hagar (solo) fan up until "...55". And when the two join forces in 86 I had my doubts. I wasn't a fan. I thought they sold themselves out. They did infact all the way to number one. I also grew up a huge Joe Satriani fan. Joe is my #1 with EVH a distant second....so when i first heard that Chickenfoot was coming about I once again had my doubts. Now I'm hear to say it took only one listen to every song from start to finish and thought this is what Van "Hagar" should have sounded like. Heavy riffs, no keys, Michael Anthony's backing and decent vocals...infact the vocals on this album were much more impressive than I anticipated. Sammy's like what 72? But sounds better now than when he first started with VH. I understand that Edward has not listened to the album nor does he have a desire to. Eddie if you are listening, listen carefully: Listen to the album one time and go back to Dave, Wolfie, and Alex and say we must top this. Your band is "the one band" that HAS to get back to the sound that defined your career...forget about getting to #1 or pleasing the casual fan. Do it for Rock! Now back to Chickenfoot. The first two songs starts with a what I will call a "Joe" songs Avenida Revolution and Soap on a Roap. Heavy riffs that are reminicant of recent Joe albums. The third song, Sexy Little Thing starts a string of "VH songs" until "Get it Up" which has the vintage "Joe" sound as well as a heavy "Down the Drain". Following are a couple of ballad-esque songs. This album is definately a 5 out of 5 star album to my surprise. Great job gents and Eddie... the ball is in your court now to kick up a notch.
5 Great ones:
1. Down the Drain
2. Get it Up
3. Soap on a Roap
4. Turnin Left
5. Avenida Revolution
The next 5 Great ones part II:
1. Bitten by the Wolf (Bonus Track available on iTunes)
2. My Kinda Girl
3. Runnin Out
4. Oh Yeah
5. Sexy Little Thing
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