Anyone remember Extreme?

[RichardNixon]

I thought they were good, esp "3 Sides." Got lumped in with Warrant and Posion etc, which wasn't really fair.

[Walk]

He Man Woman Hater has one of the best opening solos ever. They're a mixed bag overall, though. Some of their songs are good, but some are abyssmal. More Than Words is awful.

[Neemo]

"If you don't like.... what you see here.... get the Funk Out, getthefunkout, getthefunkout baby!!!!"

Gary Charone (sp?) the man who ruined Van Halen

[gilld1]

Unfortunately, I do.

[Lord Blackadder]

"If you don't like.... what you see here.... get the Funk Out, getthefunkout, getthefunkout baby!!!!"

Gary Charone (sp?) the man who ruined Van Halen

Na. Van Halen was ruined wayyyyyyy before Gary got there.

[Mr. Dick Purple]

Na. Van Halen was ruined wayyyyyyy before Gary got there.

Agree on that, but I do like VH with Sammy Hagar

on topic I only remember more than words, apart from that nothing, only the tribute to Freddie which Gary sang Hammer to fall and it was quite descent 

[Izzy]

They were just a Van Halen rip off really - when u listen to them its hard to get passed the obvious fact they are trying to be Van Halen and not doing it as well, though the guitarist is great

[RichardNixon]

They were just a Van Halen rip off really - when u listen to them its hard to get passed the obvious fact they are trying to be Van Halen and not doing it as well, though the guitarist is great

Extreme was NOT a Van Halen ripoff, Bon Jovi was.

I liked Van Halen 3. Not a fan favorite by any means, but a misunderstood album.

[Sterlingdog]

I thought they were good, esp "3 Sides." Got lumped in with Warrant and Posion etc, which wasn't really fair.

I think it wasn't fair to Warrant and Poison. 

I remember them and I really didn't like them.  Especially More than words.  I actually heard an instrumental version of that song in an elevator.  No joke.

[Eeebs]

I liked a few of their singles... back in the day, 1993, I believe

Whole Hearted and More than Words were really sweet, simple songs.  Brings back memories of early teenage crushes.

Those were the days

[Rob]

A friend bought me 3 Sides as a joke.  There are some pretty good songs on it, but there's some pretty crappy ones too.  I do agree that they are a Van Halen soundalike.  Personally I'd take Poison or Warrant over them any day.

[Sakib]

i hurd 1 song more than words. dats it

[Hammy]

Used to like them a fair bit actually.

3 Sides To Every Story was a fair decent effort, i love the track Warheads.

Pornograffiti was ok to as has been said, some good songs some awful, they were a very mixed bag.  There is a fine line between good cheesy rock and bad cheesy rock, they slipped into the bad a fair bit.

There not bad to listen to just for old times sake but there were so many bands that did what they did but BETTER so i'd only dig out an old record of theirs if i was REALLY stuck for something to listen to....

[jameslofton29]

The only song I liked from them is 'Rest In Peace'.

[ClintroN]

"here's a band called Extreme, some total shlock rock band"
Chris from Nirvana live tonight sold out!!

[RichardNixon]

"here's a band called Extreme, some total shlock rock band"
Chris from Nirvana live tonight sold out!!

Extreme were NOT cool when '92 came around.

[Skeba]

I'm a fan to some degree. Own Pornograffitti, 3 sides to every story, and waiting for the punchline. Oh and I have the best of too, which has a nice version of Cupid's Dead.

Nuno is one of my favorite guitarists. Unbelieveable stuff.

I really like almost all their songs. I have only heard Kid Ego and Play With Me from the first album. Nuno has unbelieveable riffs. The thing I really like about in his playing is that he's a really melodic player, and his riffs keep you busy through out the song if you're playing along. I haven't even touched his solos yet.

A special mention to Rise N' Shine as a whole.. It's just awesome from the beginning to the end.

[RichardNixon]

The first Extreme album sucks.

[mrlee]

they are reuniting.

only original member not there will be the drummer.

tour and new album. more nuno badass ness

[Fingers]

Good band, More than Words was a blessing/curse for them-so much more to the band

[GNRreunioneventually]

What the Hell?


where the fuck did Richard Nixon go?

HTGTH has lost one of its colorful posters.




he's probably sticking his face in some girls asshole right now


anyway back on topic: Extreme i thought were a decent band but for having the name "Extreme" they weren't really that Extreme. ya know?

[bazgnr]

It's kind of funny that they're reuniting, since Nuno refused to be involved in any way with VH1's "Bands Reunited" show. ? They tracked down all the members - even original drummer Paul Geary, now a manager for mostly nu-metal acts - and they all essentially said, "There's no way Nuno will do it." ?And he didn't.

Then he shows up in Perry Farrell's Satellite Party (wtf?!?!), which turns out to be fairly short-lived, and he quits/was fired/whatever.

Now, Extreme announce a reunion tour and new album. ?Me, I was a big fan in the day, most due to Nuno's guitar work. ?I stopped after "3 Sides," as I thought "Waiting for the Punchline" was a horrible album, at least what I heard. ?I'll be curious to see what they do from here on out, although I wonder why Geary isn't a part of it...

[The Dog]

compared to other bands during the same time period extreme was one of the better acts out there.  nuno rules and cherones vocals were pretty good.  their first album is really good and the next two had some great tunes as well.  i do think they unfairly got lumped in with all the hair metal bands. 

one of the worst band names ever though.  is there any product that hasn't been called "extreme" something? 

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

What the Hell?


where the fuck did Richard Nixon go?

HTGTH has lost one of its colorful posters.




he's probably sticking his face in some girls asshole right now


anyway back on topic: Extreme i thought were a decent band but for having the name "Extreme" they weren't really that Extreme. ya know?

Relax brotherman, that was his old account. 

So, if I were to check out EXTREME, I should avoid the debut album?

[mrlee]

What the Hell?


where the fuck did Richard Nixon go?

HTGTH has lost one of its colorful posters.




he's probably sticking his face in some girls asshole right now


anyway back on topic: Extreme i thought were a decent band but for having the name "Extreme" they weren't really that Extreme. ya know?

Relax brotherman, that was his old account. 

So, if I were to check out EXTREME, I should avoid the debut album?

the debut didnt doo too much for me.

just for for pornograffitti, thats where its at.

III sides to every story....the first quarter of it is good. this is explained if you read up that it was intentionally a triple album but had to be cut. so the first disk would have been all rock, so when its cut you only get a few rock tracks.

the rest change, you get piano tracks n other shit after it which bores me.

[The Dog]

What the Hell?


where the fuck did Richard Nixon go?

HTGTH has lost one of its colorful posters.




he's probably sticking his face in some girls asshole right now


anyway back on topic: Extreme i thought were a decent band but for having the name "Extreme" they weren't really that Extreme. ya know?

Relax brotherman, that was his old account. 

So, if I were to check out EXTREME, I should avoid the debut album?

i would check it out.  definitely sound a little dated, but some great guitar work and good arena-rock type songs.  kid ego is a good tune.

[mrlee]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5V8wjATAG0U&feature=PlayList&p=9FE940953666D703&index=5

bootleg, of there return show, doing a new song, which sounds awesome!

[Killingmachine]

I do, I usually remember them when I heard Queen 's "Love of my life", due to their performance at the Freddie Mercury tribute, also I remember Gary Cherone and his baneful adventure in Van Halen III...

[GeraldFord]

Extreme has a new album out 8/12, it's called Saudades de Rock. If you go to http://www.myspace.com/extreme you can check out the new song "Star," and it's pretty good. Sounds kind of retro--kind of pop-metal-ish. It's pretty good, if not great.

Listening to "Hole Hearted" from their myspace page for the first time in AGES--still a great song.

[mrlee]

i liked star upon first listen, but hated the chorus.

other than the chorus is a cool song

[bazgnr]

Extreme has a new album out 8/12, it's called Saudades de Rock. If you go to http://www.myspace.com/extreme you can check out the new song "Star," and it's pretty good. Sounds kind of retro--kind of pop-metal-ish. It's pretty good, if not great.

Listening to "Hole Hearted" from their myspace page for the first time in AGES--still a great song.

I heard "Star" on the radio last night, and actually turned it off.  The chorus sounded *horrible.*  If that is the "single" from the album, then I don't have much interest in checking it out...

[GeraldFord]

The chorus and intro have kind of a Queen feel--no real surprise there.

[GeraldFord]

new song

http://artists.ultimate-guitar.com/extreme

"Comfortably Dumb"

Pretty cool. Sounds early 90s. I don't think this new album will top 3 sides, but it's not bad.

[bazgnr]

Wow.  Thanks for the link.  Unlike "Star," this one gives me hope...

[bazgnr]

Okay, the album is out.  I'm definitely on the fence as to buying it or not.   Anyone have any opinions to offer?

[GeraldFord]

I think it's good. If you liked their old stuff, I think you will dig this.

[bazgnr]

I think it's good. If you liked their old stuff, I think you will dig this.

I did like their old stuff, with the exception of the "Waiting for the Punchline" album, which I thought was awful.  If it's anywhere in the realm of "Pornograffitti" or "III Sides," that's a good thing...

[D]

WHOA WHOA

just looked through this thread.

in 2005 richard called Bon Jovi a Van Halen rip off?

Bon Jovi sound absolutely NOTHING like Van Halen........ and Bon Jovi destroy Van Halen also, how can u copy something u are better than?

[CheapJon]

how can u copy something u are better than?

gnr and hanoi rocks

[Jim]

WHOA WHOA

just looked through this thread.

in 2005 richard called Bon Jovi a Van Halen rip off?

Bon Jovi sound absolutely NOTHING like Van Halen........ and Bon Jovi destroy Van Halen also, how can u copy something u are better than?

What is it, your shift monitoring Jovi bashing for the Bon Brigade today?

I saw you over at Rolling Stone!

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

and Bon Jovi destroy Van Halen also, how can u copy something u are better than?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[D]

I'm the official internet Bon Jovi Bodyguard.

I had to post at Rolling Stone.

anybody who puts their name as "Another History Lesson" acting like they know it all have to be put in their place with ignorance.

Saying Bon Jovi "HID" during grunge. Please. they had one of their most successful albums to date at the height of grunge.


Also though, Van Halen........ Jon crushes Dave,Sammy and Cherone combined.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Also though, Van Halen........ Jon crushes Dave,Sammy and Cherone combined.

I just saw a magic trick!

TADAAAAAAA!

Good one, D.

[D]

Back on topic

I never really gave them a chance. I do like that More Than Words song though.


My avatar is the best avatar ever!

[GeraldFord]

WHOA WHOA

just looked through this thread.

in 2005 richard called Bon Jovi a Van Halen rip off?

Bon Jovi sound absolutely NOTHING like Van Halen........ and Bon Jovi destroy Van Halen also, how can u copy something u are better than?

How to make a Bon Jovi album (circa 1980s)

Take one cup of Van Halen (remove the balls beforehand)
Take one cup of Bruce Springsteen
Add four cups of suger
Add five cups of pussyness
add 12 cups of gayness
add a pound of shit
add a cup of pretension 

Bake for one hour at 7800? Fahrenheit

Remove from oven and cover with cheese, lots of cheese. Ideal for soccor moms, 12 year olds and Jersey girls with big, big hair.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

And that's how you get Van Springsteen!

[gnrlies247]

WHOA WHOA

just looked through this thread.

in 2005 richard called Bon Jovi a Van Halen rip off?

Bon Jovi sound absolutely NOTHING like Van Halen........ and Bon Jovi destroy Van Halen also, how can u copy something u are better than?

How to make a Bon Jovi album (circa 1980s)

Take one cup of Van Halen (remove the balls beforehand)
Take one cup of Bruce Springsteen
Add four cups of suger
Add five cups of pussyness
add 12 cups of gayness
add a pound of shit
add a cup of pretension 

Bake for one hour at 7800? Fahrenheit

Remove from oven and cover with cheese, lots of cheese. Ideal for soccor moms, 12 year olds and Jersey girls with big, big hair.

Good 1

[DeN]

I have to post this here, since it can resonate to some GNR fans 

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/extreme-guitarist-on-not-having-released-new-album-since-2008-were-disappointed-in-ourselves/


Nuno: "You should have already seen another album ? at least two by now, if not three. We're kind of disappointed in ourselves
that we haven't released something yet, because we have so much material, and we've been going back and forth... I'm happy
to say that we have a good actual vision right now of what we want to do. We have a good 20, 25 songs that we're almost
wrapped up with. My goal is that by the fall, we have a new album out."