Tag: Van Halen

Van Halen began the new era of Am heavy metal with their classic 1978 debut. Many of their future albums went gold or platinum including ‘1984’ and ‘5150’.

Van Halen - Tokyo Dome Live In Concert
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Van Halen – Tokyo Dome Live in Concert 0 (0)

With such a long history it seems staggering this is only the second official Van Halen live album to be…

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Van Halen - A Different Kind Of Truth
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Van Halen – A Different Kind Of Truth 4 (1)

The proof that Van Halen is still a viable concern in 2012 is here for all to listen to.

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Van Halen - III
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Van Halen – III 0 (0)

Those relishing the prospect of a return to the days of Roth era Van Halen antics would have been the…

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Van Halen - Balance
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Van Halen – Balance 0 (0)

The tone of ‘Balance’ is much more serious than the three previous Van Halen (Hagar) albums, an obligatory nod to…

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Van Halen - For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Van Halen – For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge 3 (1)

Van Halen’s ninth album This album was billed as a return to a harder and more guitar-driven sound. It went…

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Van Halen - OU812
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Van Halen – OU812 3 (2)

When Van Halen fans sit down and dissect the discography of their favourite band, you can guarantee that their 1988…

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Van Halen - 5150
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Van Halen – 5150 4 (1)

When Van Halen picked up Sammy Hagar to replace David Lee Roth in 1985, some felt the decision was a…

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Van Halen - 1984
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Van Halen – 1984 5 (3)

‘1984’ returned Van Halen back to the top of the heap, with hit singles released at will and ending up…

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Van Halen - Diver Down
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Van Halen – Diver Down 4 (1)

If you are a fan of the glory days era of Classic Rock, the Roth-era Van Halen albums are essential….

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Van Halen - Fair Warning
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Van Halen – Fair Warning 4.5 (4)

Van Halen’s ‘Fair Warning’ is easily the most forgotten Roth era album, but for myself it’s their best.

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Van Halen - Women And Children First
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Van Halen – Women And Children First 4 (3)

Van Halen’s ‘Women And Children First’ came between the impact of a stunning debut and a tepid follow up, and…

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Van Halen - Van Halen II
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Van Halen – Van Halen II 4 (3)

I have never considered this Van Halen album to be throwaway. This LP was thrashed by yours truly back in…

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Van Halen - Van Halen
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Van Halen – Van Halen 5 (2)

The Van Halen debut.. Where does one start when discussing one of the genre-defining debut albums of the 70’s, if…

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