Official "A Different Kind of Truth" Album Review Thread

[Yount]

dogs are all over this album

[Panamark]

Panamark - that sucks that you are flooded in. I was wondering of you were caught up in it. Stay safe. Same with you ashtralia. Such a contrast with SA - bone dry as usual.

I can't wait for you guys to get the CD in your hands - you will know exactly what I'm talking about!

The rain front is moving south and easing off, we will be fine, house on high ground, heaps
of beer, food and new van halen ! lol...... Its not that unusual to stay on the property for
a few days anyway, I reckon even tomorrow we might be ok, we didnt get it as bad as others,
I dont think I need to worry about water for a few months now. Tanks are overflowing

[Panamark]

By the way, honeybabysweetiedoll will go down as one of the all-time greatest tracks this band ever recorded.

Yup, so far thats the one for me too...

[Panamark]

Ill have some of that , i knew dave would bring the big guns but ed's part in this has been nothing but amazing ... he has totaly knocked some years off the clock and his playing and how he is looking it has to be has been said great ....
What Ive heard from the three tunes and the previews is Ed is playing out of his skin and the gig footage and the acoustic shot show he is having a ball .

Wanted to thank you, just run out of thanks for today
Its just such a great comeback story, maybe the best ever in music...

[Halen High]

I must be in the moment, or the wait has been too long, its just the passion in Ed's playing
again is overwhelming. We all thought he was down for the count, and to be proved
wrong is the sweetest thing ! Living Legend !

Just the fact that we are discussing ADKOT in these terms shows how strong this album is. Can you believe it? We are actually considering elevating this album above 1984 and DD!!! I'm resisting but I don't know for how long. I agree with you on Eddie. His playing is remarkable. Inspired. He has the fire in the belly that's for sure.

[ashstralia]

yeah, his bass playing has certainly improved too!

i keep posting the cause i can't stop ing

[Halen High]

bought mine today, HH. 6th listen coming up.

Great!!! I can't believe the US fans don't get it until next week. Strange. Anyone know why?

[Halen High]

yeah, his bass playing has certainly improved too!

I keep posting the Cause i can't stop ing

ha ha!!!

[DLR Bridge]

By the way, honeybabysweetiedoll will go down as one of the all-time greatest tracks this band ever recorded.

I'm hearing that a lot in here. Damn. This is gonna be a long 4 days. No more "snippets" for me. Just Tattoo and everything else I own by them. Rock on HH!!

[DLR Bridge]

Great!!! I can't believe the US fans don't get it until next week. Strange. Anyone know why?

I sure don't.

[Halen High]

The rain front is moving south and easing off, we will be fine, house on high ground, heaps
of beer, food and new van halen ! lol...... Its not that unusual to stay on the property for
a few days anyway, I reckon even tomorrow we might be ok, we didnt get it as bad as others,
I dont think I need to worry about water for a few months now. Tanks are overflowing

Good to know you and family are safe. And yes, it was Rundle Mall - JBs. I will buy the vinyl edition from a smaller, more 'authentic' music retailer later.

[Halen High]

I sure don't.

There must be some commercial/marketing reason behind it. Who knows. At least you are guaranteed to see them live!

[Halen High]

I'm hearing that a lot in here. Damn. This is gonna be a long 4 days. No more "snippets" for me. Just Tattoo and everything else I own by them. Rock on HH!!

Good idea. For these last few days, try and resist any more snippets. I kinda wish I hadn't heard so much before today. Good luck!

[ashstralia]

fuck! every time i listen, a new song grabs me... you and your blues. dayum.

[Panamark]

DLR Bridge, I had a feeling from the public snippets it was going to be good.
You guys have heard this. It doesnt let you down ! In fact several tracks
exceed expectations based on the snippets... Hope you like it heavy !!

[jero]

Got it!!!!! Yes!!!

[jero]

You and your blues, Ed is on fire

[Halen High]

fuck! every time i listen, a new song grabs me... you and your blues. dayum.

I just finished You and Your Blues...now I'm thinking that's one of their all time greats! Fucking hell!

And how good is TTWN? Love the part where Dave talks then the band erupts into life. Amazing.

[ashstralia]

i know man, just killer.

[Halen High]

FUCK! Eddie is astonishing on Outta Space. Not just the solo - but the whole track. Thank God they re-worked Let's Get Rockin' - probably my all-time favourite unreleased demo.

[ELVIS]

Ed is astonishing on every fucking song !!

[Halen High]

You and your blues, Ed is on fire

The solo was so good I wanted it to go longer. But it works perfectly. Keeps you coming back for more!

[ashstralia]

honeybabysweetiedoll at 3.18...


woof!

[Halen High]

Ed is astonishing on every fucking song !!

He sure is. As I'm typing this, I'm listening to Big River - love the way Eddie closes out the song.

[Halen High]

honeybabysweetiedoll at 3.18...


woof!

I'm going back to check it out now...

[jero]

Natra is right, I can't think I'm dancing!

[Halen High]

honeybabysweetiedoll at 3.18...


woof!

That was so fucking funny!!!

[Yount]

Ed is astonishing on every fucking song !!

So is Wolfie.

[jero]

honeybabysweetiedoll at 3.18...


Woof!

lol!!

[ashstralia]

So is Wolfie.

i was just gonna say that... monster bass. i noticed MA on the cover of a recent bass mag, can't be long before our boy scores a cover article.

[Yount]

Through to the keeper

[-=VH=-]

Holland had it too yesterday! I'm 15 minutes away from picking it up a the record store...and it's fucking snowing like hell outside...

[ashstralia]

I'm hearing that a lot in here. Damn. This is gonna be a long 4 days. No more "snippets" for me. Just Tattoo and everything else I own by them. Rock on HH!!

good move, bridge. i'm glad i banned myself from snippets; hearing the thing all the way through will melt your face guaranteed.

[jero]

Holland had it too yesterday! I'm 15 minutes away from picking it up a the record store...and it's fucking snowing like hell outside...

Kijk uit dat je niet op je bek gaat!

[bluemustard]

Holland had it too yesterday! I'm 15 minutes away from picking it up a the record store...and it's fucking snowing like hell outside...

It's out in the stores in Holland??
Fuck the snow..I'm getting it now!!

Stay frosty!!

[bluemustard]

Kijk uit dat je niet op je bek gaat!

hahhahahahahah to funny!!

[bluemustard]

I'm replaying stay frosty..Eddie is doin some sick shit there..(whole album)

[bluemustard]

is die bij de free record reeds??

[Panamark]

Je suis un Rockstar !

[jero]

weet niet, ik kreeg hem vanmorgen via bol