Melodi-Crock: Album Tracks Listed, Supposed DVD Details

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Take it for what's it's worth, but according to Melodicrock, these are the track listings:

1. Tattoo
2. She's The Woman
3. You and Your Blues
4. China Town
5. Blood and Fire
6. Bullethead
7. As Is
8. Honeybabysweetiedoll
9. The Trouble With Never
10. Outta Space
11. Stay Frosty
12. Big River
13. Beats Workin'

[Romeo Delight]

Bullethead!!! This is goona be killer

[Unchainme]

Bullethead? hasn't that one been rumored for a while? :)

[Rikk]

I wonder if BIG RIVER is a reworked BIG TROUBLE...

[Romeo Delight]

I wonder if BIG RIVER is a reworked BIG TROUBLE...

That's the one I would love to see

[chi-town324]

glad to see some unreleased tracks going on the new album..cant wait

[Marcus]

Based on the old demos found You Tube, the video clips from Cafe Wha?, and these song titles, I'm gonna claim right here that this will be the best Van Halen CD ever. Even better than VHI. Bold statement I know, but I really believe it.
There I said it.

[gbranton]

There goes my red herring theory about She's The Woman just being used last night to showcase Wolfgang, LOL.

[binnie]

I'm seeing a lot of Dave in there.

Beats workin' :D

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I'm gonna claim right here that this will be the best Van Halen CD ever. Even better than VHI. Bold statement I know, but I really believe it

Ya think ??

[VAN HLN CA]

Thought we would see at least 1 cover, oh well sounds freaking awesome!!!!!!!

[binnie]

I think unrealistic to think that this CD - no matter how good it is - will hold a candle to the 6 pack.

Shit, it just has to be good, not impossible.

[indeedido]

Yes, an official release of Bullethead. I'm waaaay down for that!!

[binnie]

Stay Frosty is the title that intrigues me most.

I think 13 songs might be too many for VH - those classic records were 35 mins or so. I'd rather have 10 straight up killers, but you never know.....

[FORD]

I wonder if BIG RIVER is a reworked BIG TROUBLE...

I'm thinking it's a Johnny Cash cover......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_21p14TAXM

I can totally see Dave singing this.

[binnie]

In a warped kind of way, that would be pretty damn cool.....

[VHscraps]

Not that I'm thinking some of those are gonna be covers, but if any was then I can imagine them Van Halenizing the hell outta ... 'Outta Space' by Jimi Tenor, a long-time fave tune of mine from the mid-90s:

[Guitar Shark]

Take it for what's it's worth, but according to Melodicrock,

Must... resist... urge to dump this thread ;)

[Catfish]

Thought we would see at least 1 cover, oh well sounds freaking awesome!!!!!!!

There's no way, in their first album since 1984, they could get away with not having 100% original music on there.

[FORD]

Funny, but when I saw the title "Outta Space", my first thought was Billy Preston (as seen here with a decent backing band you might recognize)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GF6GjGQy0o

[diamondsgirl]

I'm thinking it's a Johnny Cash cover......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_21p14TAXM

I can totally see Dave singing this.

That would be AMAZING with Dave's voice and Ed's playing.

[rustoffa]

Finally!!!

[mdk1967]

All I can say is this has been one of the greatest 24 hour periods in VH's entire career.
...Never thought I'd see the day.

[Marcus]

Here's my logic (or wishfull thinking) for believing this will be the best thing VH has ever done.
1. Many of these songs are taken from old demos so this material will have that classic vibe to them. 2. As apparent on the new Tattoo sample and live video from Cafe Wha?, Wolfie can certainly play bass AND sing back up. Sure I wish Mike was there but the guy isn't a weak link as I would have thought.
3. Ed looks and sounds great! Nuff said.
4. Those song titles, if accurate, sound really cool and totally Classic Van Halen, 100%. Funny, interesting, entertaining, cool, witty...
5. There are 13 songs! This is a big point for me. Just on quantity alone this CD could have more kick ass moments than any single 6 pack CD.

Anyway, I'm just glad that this is happening at all. But the more we learn, the more I think they will knock this one out of the park.

[mdk1967]

Personally, IMO, Van Halenized versions of both songs would rock like nobody's business. They've got Roth written ALL over 'em and the Preston would be a KILLER showcase for Wolf.

[DLR Bridge]

Stay Frosty is the title that intrigues me most.

I think 13 songs might be too many for VH - those classic records were 35 mins or so. I'd rather have 10 straight up killers, but you never know.....

Yeah. Then wait 4 more years for another batch of 10. Sounds like a plan.

[hain23x]

no Angel Eyes?

I dunno. Of course I'm pumped but it just looks like a better sounding version of Looney Tunes. What happened to the 10 albums worth of material?

Maybe they just want to have that raw classic hard hittin' vibe on this thing.

sure as shit beats Love Walks in!

[DLR Bridge]

Beats Workin'. Now that's what I'd call the music Dave is dancing at home to. All sounds with his mouth.

[mdk1967]

sure as shit beats Love Walks in!

I'll drink to that!

[Halen High]

I'm thinking it's a Johnny Cash cover......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_21p14TAXM

I can totally see Dave singing this.

I think you may be onto something.

[Halen High]

Here's my logic (or wishfull thinking) for believing this will be the best thing VH has ever done.
1. Many of these songs are taken from old demos so this material will have that classic vibe to them. 2. As apparent on the new Tattoo sample and live video from Cafe Wha?, Wolfie can certainly play bass AND sing back up. Sure I wish Mike was there but the guy isn't a weak link as I would have thought.
3. Ed looks and sounds great! Nuff said.
4. Those song titles, if accurate, sound really cool and totally Classic Van Halen, 100%. Funny, interesting, entertaining, cool, witty...
5. There are 13 songs! This is a big point for me. Just on quantity alone this CD could have more kick ass moments than any single 6 pack CD.

Anyway, I'm just glad that this is happening at all. But the more we learn, the more I think they will knock this one out of the park.

It will easily be better than anything they've released since 1984. And even if the material falls short of the six-pack overall, that's good enough for me. From what we've heard so far, the snippet of Tattoo and the live version of She's The Woman, it could give Diver Down a push......

[VAN HLN CA]

There's no way, in their first album since 1984, they could get away with not having 100% original music on there.

Guess we will know soon enough, but the Johnny Cash one seems more probable, hell both may be covers. All I know is Feb 12 I am going to get disc either at midnight someplace or 1st thing Tuesday. Hope weather is as perfect as it's been for almost a month, drop the top and drive straight to PCH Driving from Seal Beach to Laguna Beach back and forth until my ears bleed. After that 99.9% chance I ink that Cover! Would do it now just want to see final art in case there is more coolness to add to killer design I plan on having Corey Miller do on way back home.

Since Christmas it's been ALL VH & my Mom is even excited for it as she battles cancer. Last 3 days barely sleep not wanting to miss a thing. Feel I can chill for a few, but Monday will amp up again, in 4 weeks probably just stroke out.....ALL better than could dream & having Dave at the helm seeing them happy in sync makes you wonder. they must know they are about to change the face of music. Not just for us, music as a whole. I really expect year from now they are receiving 1st CVH Grammy for Best Rock Album 'A different kind of Truth' or dare I say Record of the Year????

[Matt White]

I'll officially lose my mind (in the best possible way) if they cover Johnny!!!

Wow.....its gonna be a LOOOOoooooooooong Jan waiting for that CD to drop!!!

[Dr. Love]

Blood and Fire = Young and Wild?

[FORD]

Blood and Fire = Young and Wild?

Sounds logical, but they didn't actually write Young and Wild. It was written by The Runaways' manager (and general scumbag) Kim Fowley.

[Vinnie Velvet]

Are these titles legit? (with of course exception to Tattoo and She's the Woman).

Seeing as this info comes from melodiCROCK.

[Hardrock69]

Hey....ONE month and we will know for sure! Or less......They have kept a lid on everything so well (so far) I wanna see if the album actually makes it to release date without being leaked.

[Marcus]

If a reworked version of Big Trouble appears on the new CD (PLEASE!!!), and they play it live on this tour (PLEASE!!!!!), I will simply go mental.
Seriously, how did some of these old demos not make the cut back in the day?!?!

[78/84 guy]

Bullethead!!! This is goona be killer

Bulitthead is a killer tune. My favorite demo. I'm sure it sounds different though. Great riff.

[Little Texan]

B-B-B-B-Bullethead! Fuck yeah! (if true)

[GreenBayLA]

Stay Frosty is the title that intrigues me most.

First thing that came to mind is the HBO series on Iraq war: Generation Kill.
"After First Recon is assigned the unfamiliar mission of escorting hundreds of civilians fleeing Baghdad, they begin to wonder if their part in the war may be ending. Lt. Col. Ferrando has other plans to get his men back into the battle. " His famous quote; "stay frosty."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Kill_%28TV_series%29

[philouze]

I wouldn't be surprised if A Different Kind Of Truth was entirely made of re-worked old songs. That would only be justice, cause these tunes from '76-'77 are just mind-fuckin-blowin'.
BRING IT, BOYS !!!

[Sensible Shoes]

There's no way, in their first album since 1984, they could get away with not having 100% original music on there.

Bullshit. I wanna see you call Al out again. Just to prove you're back with us. (smooch)

[1nelahnav1]

I'm curious if any of these tracks are from 2001. I think Dave said on his radio show that was some of the best stuff they had ever recorded.

[Seshmeister]

Are these titles legit? (with of course exception to Tattoo and She's the Woman).

Seeing as this info comes from melodiCROCK.

Exactly, I wouldn't trust him to list the 7 dwarves...

[chefcraig]

Exactly, I wouldn't trust him to list the 7 dwarves...

Due to his overall track record, I wouldn't trust him if he announced the sky is blue, water is wet and dogs have black noses. Besides, the guy's a fucking ninny.

[if6was9]

Cover of which "China Town" will we find on the new album?

1. Thin Lizzy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gipG6jTb1Zs

2. ... or The Mills Brothers?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85-IPKucK2U

My bet is on #2 :killer:

[binnie]

Covering Thin Lizzy would be epic, but how would they get round the duel guitar harmonies?

[hain23x]

that Thin Lizzy would be a great cover! plenty of room for Eddie to shred, lots of swagger to it. Much much cooler than doing some predictable version of "Boys are back in town"

[Diamondjimi]

VAN HALEN: Bonus DVD Details For Deluxe Edition Of 'A Different Kind Of Truth' Revealed - Jan. 7, 2012
According to MelodicRock.com, the deluxe-edition version of VAN HALEN's much-anticipated new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", will contain a bonus DVD featuring four brand new acoustic-performance videos titled "The Downtown Sessions" including the songs "Panama", "You And Your Blues", "You Really Got Me" and "Beautiful Girls".

"A Different Kind Of Truth" track listing:

01. Tattoo
02. She's The Woman
03. You and Your Blues
04. China Town
05. Blood and Fire
06. Bullethead
07. As Is
08. Honeybabysweetiedoll
09. The Trouble With Never
10. Outta Space
11. Stay Frosty
12. Big River
13. Beats Workin'

"A Different Kind Of Truth" is now officially confirmed to arrive on February 7 via Interscope.

The first single and music video from "A Different Kind Of Truth", called "Tattoo", will arrive next Tuesday (January 10). A pre-order is available at Amazon.com.

A 30-second audio sample of "Tattoo" is available in the YouTube clip below.

The set will be the group's first all-new collection since "Van Halen 3" was issued 13 years ago, and its first with singer David Lee Roth since "1984".

VAN HALEN returned to the stage for the first time since the end of its 2007/2008 reunion tour on Thursday night (January 5) when the band performed at the tiny Cafe Wha? nightclub in downtown Manhattan.

The setlist for the evening's show stuck to VAN HALEN classics from the six albums of the initial David Lee Roth era, with the exception of a tune called "She's The Woman". That song originally appeared on the 1976 demo, produced by KISS bassist Gene Simmons, that got VAN HALEN their record deal with Warner Bros. It was left off the group's 1978 debut but has been resurrected for the new disc.

The capacity crowd at the 250-person club mostly consisted of press and members of the entertainment industry.

Roth at one point introduced his uncle, 92-year-old Manny Roth, who used to run Cafe Wha? and introduced a young Bob Dylan to the stage decades ago.

At the same time, VAN HALEN released details of its upcoming North American tour, which will kick off on February 18 in Louisville, Kentucky. Tickets for the tour will begin going on sale January 14. KOOL AND THE GANG will open for VAN HALEN on selected tour stops.


LINK (http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168011)

[Jérôme Frenchise]

Damn cool! But since this is from MR...

They have often sent false rumours, or
news mingled with built-up stuff...

Hard to trust them anymore, and VHND
and the Army are the most up-to-date
sources now.

That said, the perspective is great - dunno
which option would be better, this one or a
bonus video of the Cafe Wha gig?
Both, of course, but I'd rather get the latter.

[TJMKID]

First thing that came to mind is the HBO series on Iraq war: Generation Kill.
"After First Recon is assigned the unfamiliar mission of escorting hundreds of civilians fleeing Baghdad, they begin to wonder if their part in the war may be ending. Lt. Col. Ferrando has other plans to get his men back into the battle. " His famous quote; "stay frosty."


I think this is where Dave got inspired for the song title:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQGot2LbMH0

[Calderone]

im sure this will be a killer , DLR on command+VH its a win win all the way

[Angel]

I'm thinking it's a Johnny Cash cover......

I can totally see Dave singing this.Hmmm...funny, in the thread about possible covers I said (keeping with the train theme) Cash's "Folsom Blues"...interesting...

[Angel]

To be honest, I think on this tour we're going to see Wolfgang blow the world away much in the same way we witnessed Ed in '78... there, that's MY prediction! So glad I was one of the few that defended the kid last time around. Sorry, I know - wrong thread, but that Preston song got me thinking about the potential bass lines on this album.

[clarathecarrot]

I wonder if the, Downtown Sessions, are were the clips we have heard about the Volvo and the Wet T-Shirt audio was taped..?

Jamming and talking about old jazz inbetween the tunage..?

I am down for both compilations..

[TJMKID]

To be honest, I think on this tour we're going to see Wolfgang blow the world away much in the same way we witnessed Ed in '78... there, that's MY prediction! So glad I was one of the few that defended the kid last time around. Sorry, I know - wrong thread, but that Preston song got me thinking about the potential bass lines on this album.


I'm just glad the Wolf-Man seems a lot more confident now at almost age 21 and it's reflected in his stage presence. He was only 16 on the last tour and was quite shy.

I wouldnt say he's as animated and crazy as a young Mike Anthony --- but I did see some shuckin' & jivin' onstage at the Cafe Wha, as well as some grins to the crowd that seemed to say "I'm kicking your ass ---- get ready, because I got more of that to hand out, bitches"

[VAiN]

Didn't we read that the DVD was from the Roxy sessions? That's what I seem to recall...

[JJtheVagPounder]

Big River intrigues me. Yes, it could be the Johnny Cash tune, and how great would that be? It could totally work.

On the other hand……

“Big River” is the title of a musical from 1985 that was based on Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. We all know how much Dave loves that book so…..

[Hardrock69]

Ok, so according to VA Beach, our DDE rep has been editing video of the Cafe Wha? performance. It is apparent (if MelodiCrock is even half correct) that the Cafe Wha? footage is NOT going to be on the bonus DVD...

So what we all want to know is....WILL IT BE RELEASED? WE WANTS IT! BAAAAAD! ;)

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Ok, so according to VA Beach, our DDE rep has been editing video of the Cafe Wha? performance. It is apparent (if MelodiCrock is even half correct) that the Cafe Wha? footage is NOT going to be on the bonus DVD...

So what we all want to know is....WILL IT BE RELEASED? WE WANTS IT! BAAAAAD! ;)

Never said anything about it being on the DVD......

If I had to guess, it'll be given to all 3 sites in chucks separately, but that's just a guess....

[VAiN]

I hope the Cafe Wha gig finds its way to the Army. It only makes sense..
I love the youtubes I've seen so far, but would LOVE a video with a proper vocal mix!

[hain23x]

Lets watch the hyperbole language when talking about Wolf's playing. The guy is a decent player but he's not setting the world on fire. Its kind of like all the friends I hab in high school who we forced to play bass with us at some point. Eventually we found 1 kid who had some sense of timing and chief changes.
that's Wolf. He doesn't have to be Joe bass player to do what is needed.just know when to go to the next note and try to sing backups.

[VAiN]

Lets watch the hyperbole language when talking about Wolf's playing. The guy is a decent player but he's not setting the world on fire. Its kind of like all the friends I hab in high school who we forced to play bass with us at some point. Eventually we found 1 kid who had some sense of timing and chief changes.
that's Wolf. He doesn't have to be Joe bass player to do what is needed.just know when to go to the next note and try to sing backups.

Sorry man, but Wolf is doing way more than what you're describing. He's much more than a 'serviceable' bass player. He drives and plays with confidence and power. You cannot deny him on the clip of 'She's The Woman' - he just kills it - all the little things.. as good, if not better than bass player.

[Nitro Express]

Sorry man, but Wolf is doing way more than what you're describing. He's much more than a 'serviceable' bass player. He drives and plays with confidence and power. You cannot deny him on the clip of 'She's The Woman' - he just kills it - all the little things.. as good, if not better than bass player.

I was a big critic of Wolf on the last tour. He really impressed me with his Cafe Wha? performance. I'm a bass player so I know what it's like to hold the fort down especially on a song where the bass drives the train like She's The Woman. I was also impressed with his drumming ability on a YouTube video. You can tell his uncle Al trained him because he drums just like Al. The kid also looks like he's been working out. I hate seeing all the fat, sloppy kids we have now and Wolf was one of them. It really looks like he's getting his stuff together and hell having an alcoholic dad that went nuts and a divorce and all that is not easy on kids. I don't care how much money your family has. I give Wolf a thumbs up.

[TJMKID]

I was a big critic of Wolf on the last tour. He really impressed me with his Cafe Wha? performance. I'm a bass player so I know what it's like to hold the fort down especially on a song where the bass drives the train like She's The Woman. I was also impressed with his drumming ability on a YouTube video. You can tell his uncle Al trained him because he drums just like Al. The kid also looks like he's been working out. I hate seeing all the fat, sloppy kids we have now and Wolf was one of them. It really looks like he's getting his stuff together and hell having an alcoholic dad that went nuts and a divorce and all that is not easy on kids. I don't care how much money your family has. I give Wolf a thumbs up.


I agree he's not setting the world on fire --- and Wolf is not gonna make people's jaws drop on this tour like Eddie did back in 1978.

However, the Cafe Wha? performace is a HUGE improvement over his sheepish onstage presence on the last tour. He's much more confident and it shows. I hope the new songs showcase his improvement as a musician.

Wolf's growing talent is also a nice way to keep Eddie in check and let him know there is someone else named Van Halen onstage to kick his ass if he gets sloppy.

[Sensible Shoes]

Ha HA!!!!!!

[Hardrock69]

Never said anything about it being on the DVD......

If I had to guess, it'll be given to all 3 sites in chucks separately, but that's just a guess....

Oh I know, dude. I was just saying it was not going to be on the bonus DVD. I mean, due to the manufacturing schedule of the DVD, it would be too impossible to get the video done, the DVD authored, then sent to the pressing plants to get it all done by Feb. 7. Hell, the CDs are probably done and sitting in a warehouse somewhere. :)

[houseofpain]

Ya think ??

I don't know if it will be the best VH album ever, but I'd be willing to say best VH album since 1984! :D

[Sensible Shoes]

I'm glad to see somebody else calling it Melodi-CROCK

[lesfunk]

I don't know if it will be the best VH album ever, but I'd be willing to say best VH album since 1984! :D

For fucks sake, it's the ONLY Van Halen album since 1984

[Sensible Shoes]

That would be the point. :hee:

[houseofpain]

For fucks sake, it's the ONLY Van Halen album since 1984

Agreed. The only thing else that's even close is DLR Band.

[houseofpain]

Personally, it would have to be really special to replace 1984 or Fair Warning in my book.