Chicago, IL-United Center
February 24, 2012
By Anthony Kuzminski
I was fortunate enough to go and review the Van Halen show last week in Chicago and my review is now running over at antiMUSIC. I must say, I'm receiving a significant amount of written feedback on the show. If you feel inclined, check the full 1700+ word review HERE.
I was fortunate enough to go and review the Van Halen show last week in Chicago and my review is now running over at antiMUSIC. I must say, I'm receiving a significant amount of written feedback on the show. If you feel inclined, check the full 1700+ word review HERE.
Here's a sample...
The 2012 edition of Van Halen is a surprisingly vital and relevant entity. The album and tour are unexpectedly great showcasing a band that is at the top of their game. I can’t say there’s an insatiable hunger which infused their days of youth, but there is an unbridled desire to prove to everyone wrong. After their performance in Chicago I can say without question they are not washed up and wholly worthy of their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their performance in Chicago, even with a few obstacles in their course, is evidence to their drive to leave an impression that will not soon be forgotten. Not only have Van Halen delivered an old school classic album worthy of comparison to their classics, but they’re taking the stage every night ready to leave a pint of blood on it. They’ve left the theatrics home and instead are delivering a thunderous take on garage rock highlighted by Eddie Van Halen’ piercing guitar strengths which are at the peak of their powers.
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