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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Warner Strat. Mkt.
Salesrank: 12740
Released: September 14, 2004 |
| Our Price: $9.65 |
| Used Price: $4.79 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Color DVD Enhanced Live NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 09/14/2004 Run time: 90 minutes
Van Halen - Live Without a Net Reviews:
Fun, Fun, Fun 
2009-09-19 - Having seen VH live several times, (with all three singers, no less,); I would have to say this captures them at what was probably the high point of the band's career. It was filmed during the 'Sammy Hagar' period and I actually was at a show during the tour which is presented. (was not at actual show filmed), but close enough.
Great concert, actually LIVE 
2009-08-12 - I recently read "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga" and was inspired to dust off this DVD and watch it for the first time in years. Several things make this a unique show. First off, the inclusion of 2 Hagar solo tunes (I don't even like Hagar's solo work much at all, but these 2 songs--especially "There's Only One Way to Rock" are sssssmokin') is at the very least interesting. Second, although he's nowhere near as good as Eddie, it's fun to hear Sammy play some lead guitar on 2 of the songs where Eddie plays keys. And third, this is early in the Van Hagar era, so they actually look like they're enjoying themselves.
Sammy's voice is as good live as it is on the record (I'm a Dave fan, but Sammy is a great singer). Michael Anthony's solo is ridiculous and embarrassing, but he redeems himself with some crazy high harmony vocals. Alex uses mostly electronic drums which leaves a bit to be desired, but he's perhaps one of the most underrated players in rock, totally overshadowed by the brilliance of his brother. And this is from '86, back when Eddie could really play.
Add my name to the long list of fans who now want a proper VH with Dave DVD.
Uh, Get Up and Make It Work 
2009-03-25 - Michael Anthony's hideous yellow outfit makes him look like a moldy banana on steroids. If you are 39 like me and think Anthony's bass solo is kick a$$, then you have serious issues. It's freakin' horrible and embarrasing. Not to totally bash Anthony, he makes up for his outfit and weenie solo with his castrato-like background vocals on "Get Up". And a little more on the positive side, I dig the opener and Eddie's perpetual grin. Drink up.
Greatest version ever of "Love Walks In"
2009-01-20 - Sammy on guitar for Love Walks In is the greatest version of the song ever. Puts Eddie to shame. Sammy pours his soul out through the guitar.
3elieve
2008-11-29 - Nobody wanted the 3eatles to break up ~ we can work it out ~ 'cause some romances are once in a lifetime and sometimes that's just evident on the spot. 3itter pills, bring 'em on, it's worth it. Just LAST WEEK Sammy said in an interview he'd rejoin if all hearts were willing and strong. Love that! You gotta have a strong heart! No matter what I say or do, you know! It lasts longer than 4 minutes and six seconds. I've gone 20 years on a lot less! Discouragements, obstacles, mishaps and misunderstandings only reroute fey pretenders. This ain't pretend. I'll blow a million opportunities, I'll suffer a million setbacks ~ willingly and honorably. I do it for you, and I do for me. I wanna be the person that stays steady and strong, I'll defy common sense for it, it's worth it, it's got what it takes, 'cause I believe to believe is to live. Bonded, broken, either way, my heart is true.
