By: Van Halen
Release date: 1978
Standing track: Runnin' With The Devil
Have to admit, this is the only album I thoroughly enjoyed by Van Halen. I'm not a major fan of Halen, just to a degree, but I did also like 1984. Anyway, this introduced a new, rare talent in Eddie Van Halen and his immortal tapping technique which has raised a question that still haunts to this very ... read more
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2008 reissue of Van Halen's self-titled debut album released in 1978. It is considered to be one of the most famous debut albums. The album has sold over ten million copies in the United States alone and it is considered to be one of the most successful debuts by a hard rock band. Along with 1984, it gives Van HaAlbum Description
2008 reissue of Van Halen's self-titled debut album released in 1978. It is considered to be one of the most famous debut albums. The album has sold over ten million copies in the United States alone and it is considered to be one of the most successful debuts by a hard rock band. Along with 1984, it gives Van Halen two original (not a greatest hits) albums with Diamond status in sales -- a feat achieved by only four other rock bands: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Def Leppard. 11 tracks.
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At least half of the songs on Van Halen's eponymous 1978 debut are still considered classics, and the Eddie Van Halen instrumental "Eruption" revolutionized the guitar community by introducing a technique called finger-tapping into the heavy metal lexicon. A magnificent debut for sure, but maybe the band should have held onto a few of their blockbuster tunes to bolster the lean years that started after 1984, and continue to the present day. Regardless, Van Halen amply demonstrate their drive, showmanship, and musicianship throughout, blowing the needle off the scale on such tracks as "You Really Got Me," "Jamie's Cryin'," "Runnin' with the Devil," and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love." --Jon Wiederhorn
"Tämä levy kuulemma muutti heti käsityksen rock-musiikista. No jaa. Ehkä ainakin sen kitaroinneissa oli jotain omaperäistä, mutta muuten kyllä varsin tavallinen 70-luvun lopun tykitys. Pidin kuitenkin."
DarkWarrior added this to a list 6 months, 1 week ago
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Lightning riffs and hard to stop without drooling and giggling at the goofiness and aspect of this band. Van Halen captures us all with Running with the Devil, and refused to let go of the attention when it came to Eruption and You Really Got Me Now.
The whole attitude of this record is likable, happy endless fury of guitar that still inspires younger generations to this day and at the same time you're laughing and just want to have fun."
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Happy Vader posted a review 11 months, 4 weeks ago
“By: Van Halen
Release date: 1978
Standing track: Runnin' With The Devil
Have to admit, this is the only album I thoroughly enjoyed by Van Halen. I'm not a major fan of Halen, just to a degree, but I did also like 1984. Anyway, this introduced a new, rare talent in Eddie Van Halen and his immortal tapping technique which has raised a question that still haunts to this very day: Did Eddie invent the tapping technique?” read more
joelarocca added this to a list 1 year, 2 months ago
"By: Van Halen
Release date: 1978
Standing track: Runnin' With The Devil
Have to admit, this is the only album I thoroughly enjoyed by Van Halen. I'm not a major fan of Halen, just to a degree, but I did also like 1984. Anyway, this introduced a new, rare talent in Eddie Van Halen and his immortal tapping technique which has raised a question that still haunts to this very day: Did Eddie invent the tapping technique?"
Mr. Saturn added this to a list 1 year, 4 months ago
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Year: 1978!
The debut album from the band of the same name. 1984 may be their most recognizable album but Van Halen is still their most breakthrough effort till 2011!
I mean, this is the album which showed us the brilliancy of Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth's unique vocals! Good job there!
Tracks listing:
1. "Runnin' with the Devil"
2. "Eruption" (Instrumental)
3. "You Really Got Me" (Ray Davies)
4. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"
5. "I'm the One"
Side B
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NIGHTTHING added this to a list 3 years, 3 months ago
""This debut gave the world a new guitar hero (Eddie Van Halen) and charismatic frontman (David Lee Roth). Tunes such as "Runnin' With the Devil" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" put the swagger back in hard rock, and Van Halen's jaw-dropping technique, particularly on "Eruption," raised the bar for rock guitar.""
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