Official "A Different Kind of Truth" Album Review Thread

[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/showthread.php?64527-ESPN-streaming-6-full-ADKOT-songs&p=1608368&viewfull=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.

[quinny]

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.

Cheers man-it's all about EVOLUTION.....but FFS it took so long. I really hope they build on this and don't fuck it for us all....again.

[DLR'sCock]

I found most of the rest of the tracks on you tube and YES, this album is a killer, they are hungry, and are holding a big middle finger up to the naysayers!!! VH ARE BACK!!!!!!

[quinny]

I found most of the rest of the tracks on you tube and YES, this album is a killer, they are hungry, and are holding a big middle finger up to the naysayers!!! VH ARE BACK!!!!!!

It only gets better-just like WACF and FW-the more you play it, the more you are HOOKED man!!!

[SNIPER]

I found most of the rest of the tracks on you tube and YES, this album is a killer, they are hungry, and are holding a big middle finger up to the naysayers!!! VH ARE BACK!!!!!!

Yep, They really nailed it. They are hungry indeed.

[wiseguy]

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.

Not necessary to put it any other way. Those who need it, should not be here.
Its ROTH, we get him....Nail on head. Nice job!