Van Halen (studio album) by Van Halen
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 83 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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90/100  | 38 hours ago |  sszwalbenest | | 77/100 |
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10/100 | 3 days ago | Vsaville | | 52/100 |
100/100 | 4 days ago | hestiacarrow1994 | | 80/100 |
80/100 | 10/10/2021 12:54 | MickLord | | 71/100 |
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pick up lines set to music
This is an electrifying Debut from the rock stars Van Halen. As far as lead guitar innovation goes, perhaps nothing can top Eddie in this '78 release.
I was somewhat dismayed at the lack of space that Roth gives Eddie on this record - yet the duality between their contributions makes for hectic, exciting interplay throughout the album.
Worshippers of indulgent rock stardom shooting through the airwaves should spin this on the regular!
llibnanoon 10/29/2020 14:21
One of the greatest debuts of all time. RIP EVH. Rating (89.09)
jeremy9 09/28/2020 09:29
One of the best guitar album ever
Great.. Great.. Great
THIS IS Music
Keatownrodriguez 10/24/2019 19:08
Spawned so many copy cats that couldn't come close to topping this album
Goliath 08/30/2019 16:28
Serious candidate for best debut of all time.
Favorite Tracks:Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love
It's a really solid album, especially considering it's Van Halen's debut album. All the songs are really good, although some personal favorites are Feel Your Love Tonight, Atomic Punk and Ice Cream Man. You Really Got Me is an amazing cover, with a memorable solo and it's the song that got me into the band.There are really no bad songs in the album, although it has some weak moments too, like I'm The One. It's undeniable that this band had style right from the beginning, although the lyrics can be pretty awkward sometimes, being too focused on women and sex. The sound of the album is amazing and the decision to have a single guitar track (most of the time) panned on one side really makes the album similar to a live performance, without losing the power of Eddie's playing. The rhythmic section is really strong: the bass is heavy and groovy and the drums really carry the songs at a fast pace.
The guitar playing is obviously amazing and it's the center of the album. Eddie's solos, which are what drew many fans into Van Halen will be remembered forever in Eruption, one of the best guitar songs of all time.
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