1984
by Van Halen

From HoldenM 01/29/2026 21:16 | #312885

Wish the songwriting was remotely as good as the performances but it's short and sweet enough that I can't be mad. (Edited)

Good mix of guitar driven and synth driven tracks, even though I way prefer the guitar tracks. 'Hot for Teacher' being one of the best songs they put out. (Edited)

I like Pnama and I'll Wait, the rest of album is mid in my opinion. (Edited)

3 or 4 big songs and then the rest of the album is filler for me. It really does rock when the music is good though with Panama and Jump being amongst some of the best songs ever created. They dominate this album and without them this album would be a shell of what it is. I do think I'll Wait flies under the radar as well as that song is amazing. The music is very easy listening as well and when that is paired with the short run time it makes it an extremely accessible release. However, the filler tracks are just boring and have nothing to hook us into the songs. They are also not complex or experimental so there really isn't anything to do when they are on so I find myself just sat there waiting for them to end. Overall, the big hits are exceptional and everything else is just alright.

all the best elements of rock and roll. let it fly

The deep cuts on this album are better than the hits

From llibnanoon 06/24/2020 13:09 | #254414

Masterpiece!

The VH album with all the hits. Its not my favorite album from the band, but the peak of their mainstream popularity with David Lee Roth.

This was my intro to Van Halen, through obvious favorites like Jump, Panama, and Hot for Teacher. But outside of that, the deeper cuts are enjoyable but forgettable.

1984 is a sometimes inconsistent records with only really the the big 4 songs and girl gone bad really having a purpose with the rest of it being filler. obviously Eddie delivers, alex has his shining moment in Hot For Teacher, Dave is probably at his songwriting peak (Along with Eddie), and Micheal Anthony's bass fits the songs especially well.