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You are here: Home / 2012-13 / Wolfgang Van Halen Looks Back On Album Released Nine Years Ago Today: ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’

Wolfgang Van Halen Looks Back On Album Released Nine Years Ago Today: ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’

by Eric Senich — updated February 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

Wolfgang Van Halen remembered Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ via Twitter today on what is the album’s ninth anniversary.

“It’s not everyone’s favorite, but I’m proud of my contribution to the formula and process,” said Wolfgang, who played bass on the album. “The following tour was also one of my favorites. Wonderful memories I’m eternally grateful for. Time flies… Miss you Pop”.

2/7/12. 9 years ago we released #ADifferentKindofTruth.

It’s not everyone’s favorite, but I’m proud of my contribution to the formula and process.

The following tour was also one of my favorites. Wonderful memories I’m eternally grateful for. Time flies…

Miss you Pop ?? pic.twitter.com/HswYZPWVa8

— Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) February 7, 2021

Released on February 7th, 2012 ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ is the twelfth and final studio album from Van Halen. It was the first studio album recorded with David Lee Roth in 28 years. It entered the US Billboard 200 at number two, selling 188,000 copies in its first six days of release, becoming the group’s 14th consecutive top ten album in the US.

Van Halen released videos for two of the album’s singles – “Tattoo” and “She’s The Woman”. “Tattoo” (released 1/10/12) reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #16 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart. It became Van Halen’s first single to chart on the American Billboard Hot 100 in 17 years, and their 23rd overall. “She’s The Woman” (released 2/28/12) reached #23 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

“Tattoo”

“She’s The Woman”

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