1984 [Remaster] by Van Halen

Pros: Consistently high quality, incredibly entertaining, a true rock classic...
Cons: A little short, but that doesn't particularly matter...

Fans of Van Halen are neatly placed in two camps—those who like David Lee Roth as frontman best and those who like Sammy Hagar best. My first memories are vague. I recall as a youngster hearing Jump (not to mention Kool and the Gang’s ...

Pros: Fun, hard rock, a great way for the Roth era to bow out
Cons: Dated in some parts.

The big question that Van Halen's 1984 album often raises in the minds of many is: Was 1984 a truly ...

Pros: A defining hard rock album from the 1980's; classic tunes all over the place
Cons: Keyboards sound a bit dated; marks the end of the David Lee Roth era

I read about that May Music Madness Write-Off hosted by kristinafh a few weeks ago and thought I should submit something as the write-off sounded like dandy fun. However, I wanted to pick the perfect disc to review....

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yes, because Epinions can always use an extra review . . . Party bands. Sophomoric, a little sleazy, and a whole lot of fun. Were there any greater than classic Van Halen? That spirit of silliness juxtaposed with charismatic vocals ...

Pros: "Jump", new synthesizer sound, no filler
Cons: Way too short!

I loved David Lee Roth’s radio show! Now that I have your attention, I’m going to tell you about a nice little album called 1984, the 6th and last album by Van Halen with crazy frontman (and failed radio talk show host) David Lee Roth. I ...

Pros: Even with dated keyboards, it's still an 80's rock giant. And a dark one, too!
Cons: I'm tired of hearing Jump, quite honestly. Where could they have gone from here?

Despite the fact that he’s proved to be one of the biggest goofs in the entertainment industry, I just can’t help liking ol’ David Lee Roth. Maybe it’s because his Crazy From The Heat autobiography was so charming, or maybe ...

Pros: Light, fun, still holds up despite dated synthesizers.
Cons: Two mediocre songs, Roth is a little overboard.

Van Halen represents everything I hate about "pop-metal" bands to come like Poison and Warrant, but somehow I still love them after all these years. They made no pretense. They never tried to be Led Zeppelin, they never tried to be Black Sabbath. They ...

Pros: Eddie VH's guitar riffs, Roth's commanding vocals on a few songs
Cons: Roth isn't used enough

What can you say about a band that has done it all? In 1984, they released 1984, which was their sixth of twelve studio albums. This would be the last album featuring David Lee Roth as lead singer. Consider this the end of the David Lee Roth ...

Pros: All 9 songs.
Cons: Are you crazy?

Back in 1978 Van Halen revolutionized the way rock was to be played, for better or for worse. Many would argue that the brand of music they spawned was tasteless and without value, yet Van Halen themselves do not belong into that category. Just listen to ...

Pros: Strong hooks, powerful synthezizers, and imaginative art.
Cons: Last album with David Lee Roth.

1984 is still one of the most epic records of the rock and roll landscape of the 1980’s. Van Halen was the biggest band in the universe, and their final album with lead singer David Lee Roth is a mix of hard rock hits and also a glimpse of the ...

Pros: one of the best rock recordings of all time, and Van Halen's finest album.
Cons: David Le Roth's last album with Van Halen :(

When you talk about legendary rock bands, youh have to be talking about Van Halen. Ever since the first time listeners heard Eddie Van Halen tear through "Eruption" back in 1978, Van Halen have been one of the most heralded and respected rock bands. ...

Pros: Almost a perfect record, and only get s better at increased volumes
Cons: "House of Pain"

Pull the top down, turn the stereo up, ease the seat back. . . This is what this album is for. It's a perfect 'summer' record, custom made for cruising down the road and cranking at maximum volume with your buds.

This album was my...

Pros: The last album with David Lee Roth
Cons: The last album with David Lee Roth

For better, or worse, Van Halen's 1984 was David Lee Roth's final album with the band. In some ways that was a good thing, ridding the band of Roth's crazy antics. However, it was also a bad thing, meaning that Van Halen wouldn't sound the same with a...

Pros: One of the most influential albums of the 80's.
Cons: Last Van Halen album with David Lee Roth.

Van Halen's 6th studio release, and final album with frontman David Lee Roth, was released, ironically, in 1984. I don't think the importance of this album can be overstated. At a time when rock and roll was suffering through some hard times, with...

Pros: The Peak of Van Halen
Cons: A little Short at only 33min

This 1983 release was the end of an era for Van Halen, for it was the last full album released that included the vocal talents of the legendary David Lee Roth on vocals.

It features the keyboard as a new weapon for guitar-wiz Eddie Van Halen,...