OT: New Chickenfoot release

by **JrnyScarab** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:01 am

Rip Rokken wrote:Just got my copy last night, for free on top of that since it was on sale for $9.99 and I had a $10 Reward Zone coupon. They should team up with these guys for a tour -- that would be enough chicken to last all year.

They could team up with RUSH and get some chicken from Geddy's onstage rotisserie!

by **JrnySuxBalls** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:10 pm

I like their first video, kind of funny...I like the band BBQ in the middle of it.
Cameo from Capt Sully in there too

http://www.chickenfoot.us

by **JH'sTXfan** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:23 pm

JrnySuxBalls wrote:I like their first video, kind of funny...I like the band BBQ in the middle of it.
Cameo from Capt Sully in there too

http://www.chickenfoot.us

Did you see that jump!?!? I just don't believe he's 62. No way. He sounds amazing!!

The lyrics do suck a little lol

by **Rip Rokken** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:38 pm

verslibre wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:Just got my copy last night, for free on top of that since it was on sale for $9.99 and I had a $10 Reward Zone coupon. They should team up with these guys for a tour -- that would be enough chicken to last all year.

Buckethead can open for them!

Or Paul McCartney & WINGS!

by **DerriD** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:55 am

Just got my tickets, can't wait to see 'em!

by **NoMoreTails** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:29 pm

This really make me miss what PlanetUS could have been. Like TNC said the songwriting would have been stronger with Neal involved and Neal & Satch would have been unbelievable together, I imagine the music might have been more progressive. The lyrics could have been stronger here and there. The need love thing doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the Down the Drain lyrics. I think Sexy Little Thing and My Kinda Girl sound like they're from a Hagar solo album and would have been fine there. But there's hardly a hint that a guitarist of Satriani's caliber played on those two, I could do without them here. Otherwise, Satriani is great throughout.

by **Luvsaugeri** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:53 pm

JH'sTXfan wrote:
JrnySuxBalls wrote:I like their first video, kind of funny...I like the band BBQ in the middle of it.
Cameo from Capt Sully in there too

http://www.chickenfoot.us

Did you see that jump!?!? I just don't believe he's 62. No way. He sounds amazing!!

The lyrics do suck a little lol

Sammy is the Man!!!! I just love him!!

by **Eric** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:37 am

7/10

Unique yet familiar. Some real strong moments, after a poor start. I get the feeling that the follow-up album will be very good...trying to find their groove and sound here.

Avenida Revolucion - Kinda drags into a 90's vibe, which isn't what I want, especially from these guys and especially as an opener. Couldn't even get through it a second time.

Soap on a Rope - More Sammyesque, but it gets a little boring

Sexy little thing - WOW....MUCH better...had that guitar sound I NEEEED. This is what I heard in my head when I read this band was being created.

Oh Yeah - Your typical fun Sammy party fanfare. It gets better on subsequent listens too...so it actually may transcend party rock.

Runnin' Out - Could fit on OU812. Some more melodic guitar in places.

Get it up - 80's meets 90's. Too 90's for my taste at the beginning...but then a cool guitar "bridge" changes the direction and it starts to really rock out

Down the Drain - Sounds like a moody VH tune......gets boring....then at about 3:00 Satchamo kicks this song in the balls

My Kinda Girl - How about....MY KIND OF SONG! Very Melodic...great harmonizing. My fave song on the album. Really can hear Anthony's backups and bass on this too.

Learning to Fall - Tremendous ballad.....very, very tasty. Sounds familiar? Vocals were top notch....sounds like the direction where music should have gone in the early 90's. Satch shows his awesome!

Turnin' Left - Not really my cup of tea...kinda all over the place, but Satch is worth listening to on it once or twice

Future in the past - Love the start..kinda reminded me of being younger. But not sure I dig how it changed into funk for a bit? Sounds like "Can't Find My Way Home". Satch is killer at the end again though.

by **ebake02** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:56 am

I went to Best Buy in Erie PA and they were sold out already. Heard Oh Yeah on the radio up there too.

by **epresley** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:03 am

I really, really like this cd!!!!!!!!!!! Satch has never sounded more accessible and this is the best thing Sam has done in YEARS. Reminds me a lot of Van Hagar circa 5150, which I loved.

by **StevePerryHair** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:47 am

ebake02 wrote:I went to Best Buy in Erie PA and they were sold out already. Heard Oh Yeah on the radio up there too.

I guess Erie radio stations have improved since I lived there :lol:

When I lived there all you got was top 40 music or oldies, but that was a lot of years ago. I think there were 2 or 3 major radio stations and none of them were great. I was jealous of bigger cities like Pittsburgh who had great rock radio stations!

by **portland** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:46 am

Goin to see them - Hampton Beach - August - can't wait loooove Sammy!

by **verslibre** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:40 pm

I was at FYE over the weekend and I figured I'd use the trade-in credit for some DVDs to get Chickenfoot...they were sold out!! Fuckin' FYE!!! :shock:

by **Voyager** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:24 pm

Some friends told me it was soldout in stores around where I live too. Either they didn't distribute enough copies, or the album is actually selling well. Personally I didn't think what I heard of it was all that great - at least nothing that would spawn a hit record IMO. I also would have a hard time going to see them in concert if they are not playing any classic Sammy Hagar or Van Halen songs.

by **verslibre** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:45 pm

Most of the Roxy show is on Youtube. They do play "Bad Motor Scooter" and Deep Purple's "Highway Star," but I'm not sure if they bust out anything like "Only One Way To Rock" or "Summer Nights" or anything.

by **JrnySuxBalls** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:57 pm

Voyager wrote:I also would have a hard time going to see them in concert if they are not playing any classic Sammy Hagar or Van Halen songs.

Actually, to me that's the coolest thing about them. I hate greatest hits tours, it takes
balls to go out and play a new album in it's entirety. I heard those old songs already.

by **kansas666** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:39 pm

I've given it a couple of spins.

Overall I give it a thumbs up. Great summer cruising album.

Sammy is rockin' harder than he has in the last few years. He still has the
pipes.

Joe is a great technician. Man can he play

Chad is a monster on the drums

And for the second time in his life - Michael is the luckiest bass player in the
world.

But where are the songs? This album sounds like a terrific jam. But Eddie had
emotion.

by **jrnyman28** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:35 am

JrnySuxBalls wrote:
Voyager wrote:I also would have a hard time going to see them in concert if they are not playing any classic Sammy Hagar or Van Halen songs.

Actually, to me that's the coolest thing about them. I hate greatest hits tours, it takes
balls to go out and play a new album in it's entirety. I heard those old songs already.

They said when they come back around for the next tour they hope to play longer and cover all the guys other projects.

by **Voyager** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:38 am

JrnySuxBalls wrote:I hate greatest hits tours, it takes balls to go out and play a new album in it's entirety.

Yeah, and it also helps if you don't need to make any money from the tour. Without playing their greatest hits, they will not pack out larger venues.

You may like this idea, but most people won't pay to see a concert of songs they don't know.

But then again, you think Journey sucks balls, so go figure.

:lol:

by **G.I.Jim** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:58 am

jrnyman28 wrote:
JrnySuxBalls wrote:
Voyager wrote:I also would have a hard time going to see them in concert if they are not playing any classic Sammy Hagar or Van Halen songs.

Actually, to me that's the coolest thing about them. I hate greatest hits tours, it takes
balls to go out and play a new album in it's entirety. I heard those old songs already.

They said when they come back around for the next tour they hope to play longer and cover all the guys other projects.

I can't concentrate when I see that damn picture!!! :shock:

I just find myself drawn to it like a moth to the light.

by **jrnyman28** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:25 am

G.I.Jim wrote:
jrnyman28 wrote:
JrnySuxBalls wrote:
Voyager wrote:I also would have a hard time going to see them in concert if they are not playing any classic Sammy Hagar or Van Halen songs.

Actually, to me that's the coolest thing about them. I hate greatest hits tours, it takes
balls to go out and play a new album in it's entirety. I heard those old songs already.

They said when they come back around for the next tour they hope to play longer and cover all the guys other projects.

I can't concentrate when I see that damn picture!!! I just find myself drawn to it like a moth to the light.

I've been thinking of posting more just so I can see her everywhere!!

by **JrnySuxBalls** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:18 am

Voyager wrote:
JrnySuxBalls wrote:I hate greatest hits tours, it takes balls to go out and play a new album in it's entirety.

Yeah, and it also helps if you don't need to make any money from the tour. Without playing their greatest hits, they will not pack out larger venues.

You may like this idea, but most people won't pay to see a concert of songs they don't know.

But then again, you think Journey sucks balls, so go figure.

Well, I personally think it's cool that Sammy had a good business head on him to allow
this kind of thing to happen. From your post, it seems like you're implying that
Journey deserves the name "Corporate Rock".

by **Deb** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:23 am

Eric wrote:Sexy little thing - WOW....MUCH better...had that guitar sound I NEEEED. This is what I heard in my head when I read this band was being created.

Agreed, definite favorite. Absolutely impossible to keep still while that one is cranked in the car.

by **S2M** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:25 pm

Ever the curmudgeon, I can't find anything catchy on it.....the CD kinda drags. Glad I downloaded it first. 1 star.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:17 pm

StocktontoMalone wrote:Ever the curmudgeon, I can't find anything catchy on it.....the CD kinda drags. Glad I downloaded it first. 1 star.

You are.

This should be your permanent avatar...

1 star? Can't be that bad. I'm listening to it today. I shall report back.

by **Melissa** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:56 am

I love "Learning to Fall". Overall pretty good album.

by **yulog** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:03 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:Ever the curmudgeon, I can't find anything catchy on it.....the CD kinda drags. Glad I downloaded it first. 1 star.

Same here , i didnt even get through the whole thing,it drags for me as well, just isn't catchy enough..small bit here or there thats okay but overall it didn't grab my interest at all, not really shocked after hearing some of the early clips.

by **Voyager** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:33 am

Here is a video of Chickenfoot from their Conan O'Brien appearance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TT19cB0NTM

Satch gave Conan the guitar he played on as a gift after the song.

What do you think of the clip? Personally I wasn't too impressed with it. It reminds me of the Cabo Wabo band which was never my cup of tea for some reason. Nothing like the Montrose/Hagar/Van Halen days for sure.

I guess they're having fun with it. It's all good.

by **Don** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:37 am

The album is hanging at #4, week 2 of being on the Billboard charts.

by **Voyager** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:04 am

I think the reputations of the artists on the album are affecting sales more than the actual content is.

Think about it... Satch has his crowd of fans from the Satriani projects... Sammy has his from the Montrose/Sammy Hagar/Van Halen projects.... Mike has his from the Van Halen projects... and Chad has his from the Chili Pepper's projects. It reminds me of the Damn Yankees... lots of star power but no real big hit songs.

MR

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