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Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Model: B001649710
SKU: 4756566
UPC: 602527940779
Track Listing: (DISC 1:), (DISC 2:), 1. Panama [The Downtown Sessions] [Live Video], 1. Tattoo, 2. She's the Woman, 2. You and Your Blues (Intro) [The Downtown Sessions] [Live Video], 3. You and Your Blues, 3. You and Your Blues [The Downtown Sessions] [Live Video], 4. Beautiful Girls [The Downtown Sessions] [Live Video], 4. China Town, 5. Blood and Fire, 6. Bullethead, 7. As Is, 8. Honeybabysweetiedoll, 9. Trouble with Never, The, 10. Outta Space, 11. Stay Frosty, 12. Big River, 13. Beats Workin'
Average Customer Rating:
4.769 out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)
Review 1 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Viva Van Halen!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MrMole
from Mill Creek, WA
on 04/19/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Cover Art/Extras
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Same Van Halen I grew up with, but with a big modern sound.
What's not so great: I'll get back to you on that...
This is the First CD I have bought in a very long time where the fast forward button did not get used at all during my first listen. I will try to see them in concert after hearing this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Listen three times before passing judgement.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: WichitaLJ
on 03/23/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Cover Art/Extras
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Classic Van Halen sound with a few new twists.
I've been a huge Van Halen fan since 1980. When I listened to each of the track "Different Kind of Truth" the first time through, my thought was "That is pretty darn weak for Van Halen." But after listening multiple times, I have to admit that entire CD is pretty freakin' good.
Before passing judgement on the new album, listen to it all the way through several times. You'll begin to appreciate the music and lyrics the more times you hear each song.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

The greatest Band ever

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Mclaros
from Doral
on 03/20/2012
What's great about it: Best sound ever
this is the best cd of the Van Halen band and I hope they still recording good music as usual........!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

great Van Halen rock.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: TWDW
on 03/15/2012
If you are a Van Halen fan, you are going to love this release. The DVD was average,"Man do the guy's look older. well, not Wolfey. :-)
But the music on the CD absolutely was classic Van Halen rock!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Classic Van Halen

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: BigK9
from Orem, Utah
on 03/14/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Cover Art/Extras
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: New Van Halen songs to enjoy.
What's not so great: No "Eruption" to showcase how great Eddie is! DVD should have included "Tattoo" and original music video of "Panama."
Finally, Van Halen provides what orignal fans have desired for years. Tattoo, Blood and Fire, and Stay Frosty are my favorites, but the entire album exudes that heavy metal sound that has almost disappeared from the music charts over the past decade or more. Diamond Dave doesn't scream like he used to and none of the songs are going to reach the level of "Jump" or some of the Hagar-era songs in radio play, but Roth and Van Halen still deliver a solid performance. The DVD shares 3 acoustic versions of Panama, You and Your Blues, and Beautiful Girls. Good for die hard fans, but not essential if you don't want to spend the extra few bucks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Blown away by "A Different Kind of Truth"!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: FiloBedo1
from San Jose
on 03/14/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Cover Art/Extras
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Old School Van Halen Sound
What's not so great: The written lyrics are illegible in the jacket. That's all!
I had my doubts after David Lee Roth being away for 28 years. Even after seeing DLR with the Van Halens in 2007 and having thoroughly enjoyed the concert, I wasn't sure that they would be able to write new material let alone make it sound like old Van Halen. That's exactly what they did! Even though a couple songs were from their demo days before getting a record contract, the whole album is definitely old school. Even better, the album has songs that span the entire David Lee Roth era!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Vintage sound

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Cruester69
from Laredo, TX
on 03/11/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Cover Art/Extras
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Just the music is awesome.
What's not so great: The lyrics get sort of trippy on some songs.
I liked it. It has a classic vintage sound combined with the new.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Van Halen Is Back!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: wmcburt
from Williamsburg, VA
on 03/08/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Lyrics
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Cover Art/Extras
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Hard hitting guitar licks and vocals!
What's not so great: Some old material!
I thought it was a pretty good effort although I was expecting a little more after 20+ years. I’ve been playing the CD on my car stereo for the last two weeks. For us die hard VH fans, anything is better than nothing. I’m still a big Van Hagar fan, but David Lee is awesome too! Some of the material I heard on their old demo records from the late 70s and I noted a lot of the traditional Van Halen guitar licks and songs were recycled from some of the earlier years - She’s the Woman = I’m the One , Stay Frosty = Ice Cream Man. I would highly recommend the album to anyone who loves Rock and Roll. It has been a while since I’ve heard some good rock songs. This album brings me back to my teenage days, I love it! GIVE US MORE!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

excellent cd

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Movies1
from Georgia
on 03/08/2012
What's great about it: The sound.
Excellent CD from an extroardinary band. Their best CD since " 1984 " .
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Well Worth the Wait!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DrJMan
from San Francisco
on 02/10/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Cover Art/Extras
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great Guitar
The Boys are back, and they ain't messin' around! This is a true treat for the loyal VH fan and anybody that likes good rock. The guitar is amazing as always, and you just can't believe these guys spent 28 years away from each other...it is a tragedy, but they really came back strong here!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Best Hard Rock Album in 20 Years!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Bernz
from Cleveland, OH
on 02/07/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Cover Art/Extras
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Guitars, Drums, DLR's Delivery, Production, That VH Attitude!
What's not so great: Can't think of anything I don't like about it.
This is hands down the best hard rock album I have heard in 20 years. Not sure why they released "Tattoo" first. I like it, but It is the weakest song on the entire cd. After that first song, it is balls to the wall classic van halen. Everything you loved about the original sound is on this record (except of course michael anthony). But to be honest, after hearing this, I don't miss him. Eddie and Al's guitars and drums are ferocious. It's hard to believe guys in their mid 50s can play with this much attitude and aggression. Every song punches you in the face. Wolfgang's bass playing is pretty impressive also. Roth's vocals sound awesome to me and his delivery is in typical DLR style . Compared to stuff he's recorded the last 15 years, he has never sounded better. The sound production is the best I have ever heard on a van halen record. Song for song, this is better than anything they did with Sammy Hagar. Any fan of hard rock, blazing guitar riffs, killer drumming, and van halen in general will absolutely be blown away by how good this album is. This is a masterpiece of hard rock. Jaw Dropping!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
24out of 28found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

I've been waiting 28 years...it was worth the wait

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: 5150rocks
from Los Angeles
on 02/06/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Music
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lyrics
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Cover Art/Extras
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: Eddie's Playing and the songs them selves (over 1/2 are taken from their 1976 demos but that's fine with me!)
What's not so great: Dave trying to hit the high note that unfortunately eludes him
Of course these guys are in their mid to late 50's so to think Van Halen will sound just as they did 28 years ago is not realistic. However, they do deliver a great record that captures a lot of the magic they had in the late '70s and early '80s. Dave's voice is not what it once was and it shows on several songs but Eddie suprises me with some great guitar playing reminisent of yester year. Alex is ALWAYS solid and Wolfgang does a very good job with both his bass playing and backing vocals, although you can't help imagine how much better the record could have been with Michael Anthony's signature vocals. Finally, when I want to see AND hear classic Van Halen I go see FAN HALEN, a tribute band that nails original Van Halen. I highly recommend seeing these guys when they're in your town!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
25out of 30found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Different Kind Of Truth (CD+DVD) (Deluxe Edition)

Sounds Awesome! David Lee Roth is Back!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SeaVHfan
from Marysville, WA.
on 01/13/2012
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What's great about it: The band has dug through the vaults and pulled out a few gems that "Classic" fans will know. New tunes sound fresh
What's not so great: Classic fans will miss the backing vocals of Michael Anthony but Wolfgang is great!
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'
Deluxe version comes with a DVD. BONUS DVD of "The Downtown Sessions" featuring 4 acoustic video performances - "Panama", "You and Your Blues (intro)", "You and Your Blues" and "Beautiful Girls"!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+43points
62out of 81found this review helpful.