Back in "the day" it didn't matter (at least not to many) if Dave was drunk or sang the song all over the place.
They were the mighty Van Halen.
Roth was king of the world, and between his showmanship, looks, attitude and studliness, he had it all covered.
Fast forward to now, and most of those things are gone, some by time but some by Roths choosing.
He could still be cool tough up their, but he's chosen to go all shtick, scarfs and jazzhands on us.
He couples that with trying to sing the songs in higher keys than they were originally sung in - in many cases.
If Dave were to bring some more rock and roll attitude to the stage, and drop the vocals into his lower range in many spots - it would do wonders.
I know I sound like I'm bashing, and it's not my intention.
I'm just being honest.
I saw the band last year at MSG and love the show- and Roth - as I've posted before.
But Roths' live perforomance is only for the faithful right now.