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03-05-2008, 07:47 PM
Artist: Van Halen
Title: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
Year: 1991
Label: Warner Bros
This disc will be re-released in April in remastered form, And since it is my personnel favorite Sammy effort with the band, Thought I'd do a run down. This is the third entry with Hagar (The very good 5150, The so so OU812), And they reach back a few years, And lay down some good ole bluesy Rock n" Roll, Which in this case means, Some of EVH's best guitar work since Fair Warning. Yes, there are keybords on this disc, But also some of the most complicated solos in Ed's library. Here's the tracks that will have you saying again, WTF, How'd he do that:
Poundcake - Awesome Intro to a great album. Starts off with Eddie using a power drill across the strings, Then proceeds to Sammy singing. This track grows on you after a while. The solo is ok compared to Eddies other solos.
Spanked - Starts off with a Eddie using the tremolo bar then the drums and bass kick in. Good guitar work by Eddie and excellent background vocals by Alex, Michael, and Eddie. Eddie kicks off another great but sadly short guitar solo.
Runaround - Kicks in with a catchy guitar riff, Eddie makes use of what seems vibratos or of the tremolo bar (hard to tell). This song has a catchy chorus which adds to this songs greatness of excellent percussion and to add to it the guitar solo is amazing done by the great EVH.
The Dream Is Over - Intro starts off with Sammy saying "C'mon Man, Wake Up". Then Eddies guitar comes in along with Alex’s drums and some use of the cowbell. Sammy sounds angry (lyric wise) in this song than other songs. One of the top five of EVH's efforts (I know, It's saying alot), Tone, Melody, Fret work, Great rhythm, It has it all.
Right Now - Van Hagars best known song. Eddie plays keyboard for this intro (which btw sounds awfully familiar but I cant get my hand on what it is). Mike's Bass comes at the intro followed by Alex’s drums. Eddie pre-recorded himself playing the keyboard and himself playing the guitar (just for those who are wondering "How can he play two instruments at once?). Alex uses a cowbell for the chorus which is extremely catchy. Sammy sounds really emotional in this song. Then comes a very fast moving solo (I would name it the best on the disc, but its too short). This is my second favorite song on the F.U.C.K (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge) album.
This disc was a #1 lp for a few weeks, And a Grammy winner, (Best rock song "Right Now" and Group) Besting new "Grunge" entry's of Nirvana, And Pearl Jam, Proving knock down, Guitar ripping Rock n" Roll still had a place in the early 90's. Give this disc a few listens, There is alot going on. Cheers!
Title: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
Year: 1991
Label: Warner Bros
This disc will be re-released in April in remastered form, And since it is my personnel favorite Sammy effort with the band, Thought I'd do a run down. This is the third entry with Hagar (The very good 5150, The so so OU812), And they reach back a few years, And lay down some good ole bluesy Rock n" Roll, Which in this case means, Some of EVH's best guitar work since Fair Warning. Yes, there are keybords on this disc, But also some of the most complicated solos in Ed's library. Here's the tracks that will have you saying again, WTF, How'd he do that:
Poundcake - Awesome Intro to a great album. Starts off with Eddie using a power drill across the strings, Then proceeds to Sammy singing. This track grows on you after a while. The solo is ok compared to Eddies other solos.
Spanked - Starts off with a Eddie using the tremolo bar then the drums and bass kick in. Good guitar work by Eddie and excellent background vocals by Alex, Michael, and Eddie. Eddie kicks off another great but sadly short guitar solo.
Runaround - Kicks in with a catchy guitar riff, Eddie makes use of what seems vibratos or of the tremolo bar (hard to tell). This song has a catchy chorus which adds to this songs greatness of excellent percussion and to add to it the guitar solo is amazing done by the great EVH.
The Dream Is Over - Intro starts off with Sammy saying "C'mon Man, Wake Up". Then Eddies guitar comes in along with Alex’s drums and some use of the cowbell. Sammy sounds angry (lyric wise) in this song than other songs. One of the top five of EVH's efforts (I know, It's saying alot), Tone, Melody, Fret work, Great rhythm, It has it all.
Right Now - Van Hagars best known song. Eddie plays keyboard for this intro (which btw sounds awfully familiar but I cant get my hand on what it is). Mike's Bass comes at the intro followed by Alex’s drums. Eddie pre-recorded himself playing the keyboard and himself playing the guitar (just for those who are wondering "How can he play two instruments at once?). Alex uses a cowbell for the chorus which is extremely catchy. Sammy sounds really emotional in this song. Then comes a very fast moving solo (I would name it the best on the disc, but its too short). This is my second favorite song on the F.U.C.K (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge) album.
This disc was a #1 lp for a few weeks, And a Grammy winner, (Best rock song "Right Now" and Group) Besting new "Grunge" entry's of Nirvana, And Pearl Jam, Proving knock down, Guitar ripping Rock n" Roll still had a place in the early 90's. Give this disc a few listens, There is alot going on. Cheers!