Completely Conspicuous

Part 2 of my conversation with special guest Brian Salvatore as we discuss the new Van Halen album. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Hounds Below, Dinosaur Jr. and Black Mountain. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - Jay: An impressive outing for a band at this stage - Not many bands have taken such a long break and returned strong - Mission of Burma and the Feelies are better than ever - Where does this rank in VH pantheon? - Jay: Ranks 7th after first six DLR albums, ahead of Hagar - Brian: Michael Anthony's harmonies are missed - Brian: VH should do a tour with Dave and Sammy - What would you pay $90 to see live? - Brian: McCartney's current band is excellent - Arena shows are quickly getting priced out of reach of much of public - Brian: Bob Mould noted particularly egregious lyrics on new VH single - Brian: Aerosmith is long overdue for a good album - Jay: Last good Aerosmith album was more than 20 years ago - Good run of Aerosmith albums in the '70s - Steven Tyler has become the d