Official "A Different Kind of Truth" Album Review Thread

[ALMOSTsaved]

Thanks so much! Walmart it is!

[Panamark]

Im going to have to dig through my storage and find
my goold old Studio Precision 8 speakers.
I have exhausted every AAA battery in the house
on my headphones
Even pinched some from a few toys Pana Jnr isnt
messing with at the moment...

This could be another divine moment with those suckers hooked up !

[ashstralia]

Just a quick question regarding the album for those who already own it. I'll be buying it on Tuesday morning but I don't want to wait for Best Buy to open so I'm going to hit a local Walmart. Is there any reason to think there will be a "clean edit" at Walmart? I can't stand how they carry censored albums and if there's a reason the new album would be edited, I'll wait for Best Buy....

on the front of the fold out mine says 'moderate impact coarse language and/or themes'...

but i don't hear any of that fucking shit!!!

[SNIPER]

I still need the the copy with the dvd. I will wait for Tuesday for that. Is Walmart the place thats giving a shirt with it?

[wiseguy]

Just a quick question regarding the album for those who already own it. I'll be buying it on Tuesday morning but I don't want to wait for Best Buy to open so I'm going to hit a local Walmart. Is there any reason to think there will be a "clean edit" at Walmart? I can't stand how they carry censored albums and if there's a reason the new album would be edited, I'll wait for Best Buy....

...."a fuck is still a fuck in Shanghai"....

Just sayin'

[Little Texan]

Local station here played " Outta Space " today....awesome....They are actually gonna play the thing front to back during lunch hour Tuesday,,Cool thing is this station only plays classic rock..sucks actually..Pink Floyd and Skynard ALL DAY..and they are gonna crank out ADKOT..in its entirety..at lunch..amazing..
This CD is gonna be the biggest thing this year and possibly this decade.

One of the local rock stations here that I listen to has been playing a new song from ADKOT at the top of every hour. I've only caught a few...You And Your Blues, Stay Frosty, and Honeybabysweetiedoll.

http://therockstation99x.com/playlist/

[Grant]

on the front of the fold out mine says 'moderate impact coarse language and/or themes'...

but i don't hear any of that fucking shit!!!

I heard nothing of the sorts either...

...unless it has something to do with the Deluxe dvd release? (Dave makes a subtle reference to his groupie days in Los Angeles) Other than that, it's all badass clean-skin.

Cheers!

[78/84 guy]

Maybe Beats Workin' is the weakest IMO.

This album is going to be huge. Trying to slap myself a bit and put the other eye back in. Yeah, it's gonna be a monster! Chicks'll love it when you duck in behind the treeline and park, then reach over and pop this in the 8-track.

I didn't love the first part of of it but the end kind of turns into a jam !!

[Antman]

You and Your Blues reminds me of A Little Ain't Enough.

[quinny]

Listened to this album about 10 times now and I am completely hooked. There is a lot of DLR solo stuff mixed into the 6 pack influences with fresh new twists. Eddie is tearing shit up, Dave's putting his trademark all over it.

They sound like they are having a ball-they would have really enjoyed making this together.

EGG ON LOTSA PPL"S FACES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! including the leader of chickenSHYTE!!!

Outta Space my fav...so far

Never thought I would see the day>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[ashstralia]

...."a fuck is still a fuck in Shanghai"....

Just sayin'

the lyric sheet says a 'buck'

[Julius]

For the guys and gals overseas with a physical copy of the CD........ is Shanks listed as the producer?

Any interesting info in the liner notes?

[SNIPER]

For the guys and gals overseas with a physical copy of the CD........ is Shanks listed as the producer?

Any interesting info in the liner notes?

Produced by Van Halen/John Shanks

[SNIPER]

Mixed by Van Halen/Ross Hogarth
Mixed at 5150
Recorded at Henson Studio

[SNIPER]

I found something kind of interesting. Cover art is from the Robert Y. Richie collection. Maybe related to Lionel Richie no doubt.

[Halen High]

Listened to this album about 10 times now and I am completely hooked. There is a lot of DLR solo stuff mixed into the 6 pack influences with fresh new twists. Eddie is tearing shit up, Dave's putting his trademark all over it.

They sound like they are having a ball-they would have really enjoyed making this together.

EGG ON LOTSA PPL"S FACES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! including the leader of chickenSHYTE!!!

Outta Space my fav...so far

Never thought I would see the day>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Good onya quinny.

Yeah Outta Space has done more than justice to Let's Get Rockin' - probably my favourite all-time unreleased demo. I love Dave's new lyrics and interesting vocal treatment. It's cool that now I have two versions of this amazing track. They could easily open with this or China Town.

[DLR Bridge]

Dammit. 1 slow day down, 3 more slow days ta go!!! This sucks!!!

[SNIPER]

Counter blast, interstellar facial full
Bumper sticker on my rockets ass
Go home, the earth is full

BAD ASS!!

[Sensible Shoes]

La la la la la la la - I can't hear all of you.

[wiseguy]

the lyric sheet says a 'buck'

tell that to the asian lady who is under me.

[So this is love]

tell that to the asian lady who is under me.

Please describe the lady

[twonabomber]

I found something kind of interesting. Cover art is from the Robert Y. Richie collection. Maybe related to Lionel Richie no doubt.

um...no.

http://digitalcollections.smu.edu/all/cul/ryr/

[SNIPER]

tell that to the asian bitch underneith me.

Sometimes a buck is all you earn
Still, a great night for all concerned

[wiseguy]

Go home, the earth is full

yes, was wondering about this particular lyric.....a shot at the big fat lying retard perhaps??? Hmmmm......

[So this is love]

[QUOTE=Sensible Shoes;1608355]La la la la la la la - I can't hear all oAf you.[/QUAE]

Please to meet you David. You're the best.

[SNIPER]

um...no.

http://digitalcollections.smu.edu/all/cul/ryr/

Well, thats where the cover art work comes from. Nevermind then.

[wiseguy]

Please describe the lady

my wife came home....she had to go back in the closet.

[twonabomber]

Well, thats where the cover art work comes from.

and if you looked at the page, you'd see that the pic of the guy next to the airplane is Robert Richie.

[So this is love]

my wife came home....she had to go back in the closet.

lol go oilers!

[SNIPER]

and if you looked at the page, you'd see that the pic of the guy next to the airplane is Robert Richie.

Yeah, I see that now.

[DLR Bridge]

um...no.

http://digitalcollections.smu.edu/all/cul/ryr/

Just checked that out. His print entitled "Air Express" would have been a suitable VH cover as well. It exhibits both beauty and humor. Next time.

[Sensible Shoes]

[QUOTE=So this is love;1608363]

La la la la la la la - I can't hear all oAf you.[/QUAE]

Please to meet you David. You're the best.

Um.........OK?

[riggodrill44]

I've listened to every song twice in a row with headphones on. Yes, this is how I spent my Friday evening. An initial thought is... if I had imagined the best they could produce after the layoff.. and I would have imagined a pretty high performance... I would have imagined a record far below the quality of this one.

I think musicians out there would make an argument that this record is a notch above anything done across a single album of the six pack (wall to wall... song #1 to the last song). The key is Wolf, in my opinion. He picks up on Ed's riffs and melodies... he shreds in spots with Ed... but he and Alex are riding in the pocket like a funk band... on speed. The bottom end is not just noticeably different... it's qualitatively not even in the same league. I'm not taking away from what has been done before... I'm just observing that his playing is tremendous. He is a great bass player with a distinctive sound, tone and style.

I think the record is not a just a reunion of two legends... but it is a coming out party for a new one. Wolfie is killing it on the bass.

I'm still blown away... but I'll write this thought... Ed's playing is similar in attack as on Fair Warning. This is all conjecture but I think he understood that his legacy was at stake and justified criticism that he had "lost it" made him play "angry" on this record. And you wind up with a performance like that. Similar to Fair Warning... the anger fueled this creative, frenetic spark that can't be replicated because other guitarists just don't organically express themselves like he does and can.

Which brings me to David Lee Roth. Any critics who react negatively to what they hear aren't really listening. I know this comes off similar to the tautology of a devout believer, but the attitude and personality of the artist (DLR) just cannot be replicated. Definitely taking away from those that stood in his place on the stage, to even infer that what they were doing was replacing David Lee Roth is ridiculous. They were singing words to music. David Lee Roth is creating a narrative in the air that is humorous, often ironic and sometimes, hard to understand at first. You have to think... reflect. He isn't singing... he is "being". It's like claiming that Vince Lombardi was "coaching". It's on a different plane and that is why some people miss it. They can't see or hear it. They aren't capable of receiving that frequency.

I could put it another way... which probably more properly reflects the truth... this album fucking rocks. Play it loud and play it often.

Roth On.

[DLR'sCock]

I have decided to not download the album, but i normally don't do that anyway.....I will go to the store on tuesday and buy it, and then crank it up!

[SNIPER]

I've listened to every song twice in a row with headphones on. Yes, this is how I spent my Friday evening. An initial thought is... if I had imagined the best they could produce after the layoff.. and I would have imagined a pretty high performance... I would have imagined a record far below the quality of this one.

I think musicians out there would make an argument that this record is a notch above anything done across a single album of the six pack (wall to wall... song #1 to the last song). The key is Wolf, in my opinion. He picks up on Ed's riffs and melodies... he shreds in spots with Ed... but he and Alex are riding in the pocket like a funk band... on speed. The bottom end is not just noticeably different... it's qualitatively not even in the same league. I'm not taking away from what has been done before... I'm just observing that his playing is tremendous. He is a great bass player with a distinctive sound, tone and style.

I think the record is not a just a reunion of two legends... but it is a coming out party for a new one. Wolfie is killing it on the bass.

I'm still blown away... but I'll write this thought... Ed's playing is similar in attack as on Fair Warning. This is all conjecture but I think he understood that his legacy was at stake and justified criticism that he had "lost it" made him play "angry" on this record. And you wind up with a performance like that. Similar to Fair Warning... the anger fueled this creative, frenetic spark that can't be replicated because other guitarists just don't organically express themselves like he does and can.

Which brings me to David Lee Roth. Any critics who react negatively to what they hear aren't really listening. I know this comes off similar to the tautology of a devout believer, but the attitude and personality of the artist (DLR) just cannot be replicated. Definitely taking away from those that stood in his place on the stage, to even infer that what they were doing was replacing David Lee Roth is ridiculous. They were singing words to music. David Lee Roth is creating a narrative in the air that is humorous, often ironic and sometimes, hard to understand at first. You have to think... reflect. He isn't singing... he is "being". It's like claiming that Vince Lombardi was "coaching". It's on a different plane and that is why some people miss it. They can't see or hear it. They aren't capable of receiving that frequency.

I could put it another way... which probably more properly reflects the truth... this album fucking rocks. Play it loud and play it often.

Roth On.

Me likey!

[DLR Bridge]

How do so many fans from the States have their paws on actual copies of the CD already? WTF am I missing here?

[SNIPER]

I have good friends.

[twonabomber]

How do so many fans from the States have their paws on actual copies of the CD already? WTF am I missing here?

someone's advance copy just showed up at my house today...

http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showt...=1#post1608368

[quinny]

I've listened to every song twice in a row with headphones on. Yes, this is how I spent my Friday evening. An initial thought is... if I had imagined the best they could produce after the layoff.. and I would have imagined a pretty high performance... I would have imagined a record far below the quality of this one.

I think musicians out there would make an argument that this record is a notch above anything done across a single album of the six pack (wall to wall... song #1 to the last song). The key is Wolf, in my opinion. He picks up on Ed's riffs and melodies... he shreds in spots with Ed... but he and Alex are riding in the pocket like a funk band... on speed. The bottom end is not just noticeably different... it's qualitatively not even in the same league. I'm not taking away from what has been done before... I'm just observing that his playing is tremendous. He is a great bass player with a distinctive sound, tone and style.

I think the record is not a just a reunion of two legends... but it is a coming out party for a new one. Wolfie is killing it on the bass.

I'm still blown away... but I'll write this thought... Ed's playing is similar in attack as on Fair Warning. This is all conjecture but I think he understood that his legacy was at stake and justified criticism that he had "lost it" made him play "angry" on this record. And you wind up with a performance like that. Similar to Fair Warning... the anger fueled this creative, frenetic spark that can't be replicated because other guitarists just don't organically express themselves like he does and can.

Which brings me to David Lee Roth. Any critics who react negatively to what they hear aren't really listening. I know this comes off similar to the tautology of a devout believer, but the attitude and personality of the artist (DLR) just cannot be replicated. Definitely taking away from those that stood in his place on the stage, to even infer that what they were doing was replacing David Lee Roth is ridiculous. They were singing words to music. David Lee Roth is creating a narrative in the air that is humorous, often ironic and sometimes, hard to understand at first. You have to think... reflect. He isn't singing... he is "being". It's like claiming that Vince Lombardi was "coaching". It's on a different plane and that is why some people miss it. They can't see or hear it. They aren't capable of receiving that frequency.

I could put it another way... which probably more properly reflects the truth... this album fucking rocks. Play it loud and play it often.

Roth On.

Man-I like your observation re Eddie being angry (talk of his legacy going to shit) He is fucking angry allright. My partner said "That CD is really aggressive and violent sounding" (BTW she is a bone head who likes pop music, but she has other skills that simply put me in "OUTTA SPACE") But even she picked up on it...It's fucking Knarly shit. It is also a complete record-Not 1 lame song amongst it's tracks.
I know they have re worked old material but WTF-Every man and there dog has called for inclusion of such songs from the past. A great blend!!! I am playing it REAL LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ashstralia]

that's some great writing there riggo...

another thing i was talking with a mate about today; satch and vai were both obviously heavily influenced by eddie (who wasn't) some of the spacey vibe in 'honeysweetie'
feels to me like ed's saying 'yeah, i can take a left turn at neptune as well'. it's just so out there, but still hugely listenable.