recklesszurabandon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I haven't seen this posted yet, so here it is. Van Halen's new album A Different Kind of Truth (which was officially released today) is going to be released on vinyl on February 24th, 2012. The 2LP "Tour Collector's Edition" will be pressed on 180-gram red vinyl and contain all 13 tracks, an MP3 download of the album, and the live videos that come with the Deluxe Edition CD. Track Listing: Tattoo She's The Woman You and Your Blues China Town Blood and Fire Bullethead As Is Honeybabysweetiedoll The Trouble With Never Outta Space Stay Frosty Big River Beats Workin' The price? $54.98! Yikes. Not sure if I'll bite on this one... Though I was pleasantly surprised with the album. The single "Tattoo" is easily the weakest cut of the 13. Link: http://www.store.ticketmaster.com/content/mlp/93/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfingelectrode Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This record is surprisingly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveisdrunk Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This record is surprisingly good. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deathbydrums Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Van Halen's "Panama" has a bridge in the song where David Lee Roth says "reach down, between my legs, and ease the seat back". When I was a kid I heard the song in the car with my mom I guess I heard the lyrics differently. So I asked her, "what does he mean by reach down, between my legs and ease the sea-bag?". Moms changed the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Figured this would be way over-priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This album isn't worth the vinyl it's pressed on, let alone $55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regaboy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This album isn't worth the vinyl it's pressed on, let alone $55. This. Horrible shit and a major cash in $55 for a coloured vinyl set in a gatefold sleeve Bunch of arseholes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piecemeal Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The record blew me away considering I had seriously low hopes for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 no. just no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklesszurabandon Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 The record blew me away considering I had seriously low hopes for it. No kidding! "Tattoo" was so underwhelming, and I had pretty low expectations, too. I've just been skipping right to "She's The Woman" every time I listen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't get the hate for "Tattoo," it's certainly not the best song in the world but it feels like Diamond Dave-era VH to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklesszurabandon Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't get the hate for "Tattoo," it's certainly not the best song in the world but it feels like Diamond Dave-era VH to me. I wouldn't say that I hate it. I just think they could have chosen a stronger and more representative lead single. It's also a really sluggish way to kick off the album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jtk Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This is released by Ticketmaster? I'm going to have to listen to the rest of it I guess. $55 is a big expense, especially when I consider that I could also buy 5 Fugazi records for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't get the hate for "Tattoo," it's certainly not the best song in the world but it feels like Diamond Dave-era VH to me. Some things, though, are best left alone. I don't begrudge them for trying, just the final product. Dave's voice is more shot than it's ever been. He's NEVER been a good singer, that's not the issue, but from where I'm sitting, it's deteriorated so much that I can't get past it. I'll repeat what I said on another board. "Yeah, they can play, but they can't write a good song anymore." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piecemeal Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 No kidding! "Tattoo" was so underwhelming, and I had pretty low expectations, too. I've just been skipping right to "She's The Woman" every time I listen to it. I'm with ya, Tattoo falls completely flat. Reminds me of when Judas Priest released Revolution as the first single on their reunion album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiac Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 LOL at kids who've probably never listened to VHI or VHII talking shit to this. That said, yes Tattoo starts things off on the wrong foot - they probably should have left it off altogether, as it's pretty incongruous with the rest of the album. As for the rest of it, I was pleased with how heavy it is, considering the godawful ballad-band VH turned into after booting Dave out. It's true that nothing here hits the same level of awesome as any of the singles off the first 5 lps, but neither are they any worse than some of the less radio friendly stuff on Diver Down or 1984. My ONLY complaint is that the tour seems to consist of SEATED stadium shows. If I can't mosh old people into oblivion while 'Unchained' plays, why even go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The price? $54.98! WHADDADEAL!!! BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamofpunk Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 LOL at kids who've probably never listened to VHI or VHII talking shit to this. I kind of know my VH, having grown up listening to them. Sorry my copies of Fair Warning and Women and Children First and II aren't on my record list, since I wore out the cassettes and got them on cd and haven't felt like getting them on LP yet. The songs as a whole unit are crap. Yes, they can play, but when you're needing to take 30+ year-old demos and rewrite them, that means the well has run dry, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxv Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Moms changed the subject. Both of them did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxv Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I wonder if it is 55 dollars plus convenience charges seeing as it is ticketmaster that is selling it. And I thought no one could top hydra head when it comes to overpriced records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfingelectrode Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Did I really get -6 karma for saying 'haha'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklesszurabandon Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Did I really get -6 karma for saying 'haha'? I got -2 just for starting the thread. Tough crowd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklesszurabandon Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 For the record, this is now up for pre-order on Amazon for $35.71. Still a lot for two discs, but better than $55. http://www.amazon.com/Different-Kind-Truth-Van-Halen/dp/B00784637K/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanicus Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 My local shop finally got my copy of this in. The delays were lame. I paid $32. This is so nice. The version my store got is the 2xLP 180g red version, so I assume that is what Amazon has as well. The presentation for this is incredible. The art on the front of the gatefold is raised. The whole package has a metallic sheen. The inside of the gatefold is a layout of Dave's lyrics, like the CD version has. I spun this last night and it sounds fantastic. Couldn't be happier with this, especially seeing that I didn't pay the $55 to Ticket Master. Fuck Ticket Master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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