gafa42
4
1 for Jump being such a big hit. I’m being very generous here.
My first concert ever was Van Halen (the Gary Cherone edition), so I have a soft spot for this band. What gets lost in some of the presentation and reputation is that VH was a killer pop band with great hooks and they could write killer tunes. And this is their intentional blockbuster. The 1-2 punch of Jump and Panama is undeniable and if you're not rocking by the engine roars you need to check your pulse. I'll Wait is a favorite deeper cut of mine, Hot For Teacher is so stupid it brings a smile to my face and the remaining songs all have their moments. I love this album.
ugh, sorry not my thing at all. can't listen to this whole thing.
The hits outweigh the misses. A defining album for VH for sure. 4/5
This era of hard rock music does nothing for me, there wasn't anything inherently bad about it, I just didn't enjoy it. Maybe a 2.5/5.
SYNTHSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! This is kinda the perfect pop song, isn't it? Cheese, cheese, cheesy, cheese. Love it! It would be foolish to say that EVH was anything but a brilliant guitarist. Hahaha, fucking amazing!!! Another stone-cold classic right here!! Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, 0% fat, bonkers guitar playing and some interesting synth sounds too, great album and one I have overlooked for too long. 4 / 5 stars.
After I'll Wait, the album drops off, but before that this is Van Halen at its most poppy catchy and infectious. Eddie is in great form throughout and Dave is having a lot of fun. The end of an era and they go out in style.