VAN HALEN a different kind of truth UICS-1245
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Artist = VAN HALEN
Title = a different kind of truth
Label = WARNER BROS.
Catalog# = UICS-1245
Barcode = 4988005701350
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2012
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
13trk, shm-cd, the twelfth and final studio album by the american hard rock band van halen, and their first album with original singer david lee roth since 1984.
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The Return of Diamond Dave: Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ (UICS-1245)
Today’s entry spotlights a monumental release in the history of American hard rock: Van Halen’s “A Different Kind Of Truth.” We are looking at the 2012 Japanese pressing, released on the Warner Bros. Records label (Universal Music) with the catalog number UICS-1245. This particular copy comes complete with its original obi strip.
Released on February 8, 2012, this album was a historic event. It marked the band’s twelfth studio album and, most significantly, the first full studio recording with original vocalist David Lee Roth since the legendary “1984” album, ending a 28-year wait for fans. It also featured Eddie’s son, Wolfgang Van Halen, on bass, injecting fresh energy into the rhythm section alongside Alex Van Halen.
This Japanese edition is a premium release for audiophiles, pressed on SHM-CD (Super High Material CD). This format is compatible with standard CD players but uses higher-quality materials to ensure superior audio transparency, perfect for capturing the nuances of Eddie Van Halen’s legendary “Brown Sound.”
Musically, the album is a high-octane return to the band’s roots. Drawing partly from unreleased demos from the 70s, tracks like “She’s The Woman” and “China Town” crackle with the raw, party-rock energy that defined their early era. Eddie’s guitar work is blistering and inspired, proving his technical wizardry remained untouched. The chemistry between Eddie’s riffs and Roth’s flamboyant vocals is palpable, creating a sound that is undeniably Van Halen.
Tragically, this stands as the final studio album to feature Eddie Van Halen before his passing, adding a poignant weight to the release. UICS-1245 is an essential document for any rock fan, capturing a legendary reunion and the final roar of a guitar god in the highest possible audio quality.