1984 [180g] by Van Halen (Record, 2011)

Rhino / Warner Bros. / Wea

0081227979232

28052269897

Van Halen

1980s

Record

2011

English

Heavy Metal, Punk/New Wave, Club/Dance, Hard Rock

Studio Recording

Stereo

1984 [180g]

Album

Pop, Rock, Contemporary Christian

Warner Music/Cinram Logistics

9

United States

3 Stars - Good - "...12 years on, it sounds fine, thanks to its ability to surprise and its dextrous, disciplined execution...", "This May Have Been Lee Roth's Swansong, but He Left on the Highest of Notes.", "While it marked the beginning of a hugely successful era -- the next four VH albums would debut at No. 1 -- it marked the end of Roth's first tenure with the band...", #81 in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Albums of the 80s" Survey. (November 1989)

1

Propelled by the exuberant hit "Jump," the band's blockbuster album balances synths and pop hooks with fiery performances and instrumental prowess.