Rushman14 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm definitely a fan of the Roth era and feel they peaked with Fair Warning. It might not have been the biggest commercial success but it has the most raw power of any VH record. Weigh in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroZach2112 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 QUOTE (rushman14 @ Mar 27 2007, 05:19 PM) I'm definitely a fan of the Roth era and feel they peaked with Fair Warning. It might not have been the biggest commercial success but it has the most raw power of any VH record. Weigh in. The thread last night must've inspired you to do this. My answer is: VAN HALEN III Seriously, Fair Warning, for the reasons you gave. What a fantastic album, top to bottom. Nothing better than that. As for singers, Sam did some good shit with the band, but doesn't even compare to Roth. DLR will forever be the singer for Van Halen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 For me it's Fair Warning, a fantastic album, Van halen at their peak. Just a great collection of songs with Eddie at his most orginal and inspirational. Women an Children First would be second, with the other DLR albums close behind. Sammy albums bring up the rear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Agreed. I've always had equal favourites, but in this poll I give the edga very slightly to FW, with 1984 an extremely close 2nd. I would be next. FW is by far their darkest, heaviest album, but it's just as groovin' and catchy as all the rest. That's why I love it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prog.fusion Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 first one. no contest. still amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Women And Children First Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Their debut album changed rock music for the better but I still think VH ll is their most solid songwriting. I'm such a huge fan of All of their albums but these are my top 3. 1) VH ll 2) 1984 3) 5150 Regardless if you like DLR or Sammy, one thing remains....Sammy can Still sing today! Van Halen (imo) is still the greatest (true) "rock band" of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 QUOTE (AeroZach2112 @ Mar 27 2007, 06:54 PM) The thread last night must've inspired you to do this. you're exactly right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 The debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I love the debut, but Women & Children First is my favourite, possibly because it was the album that introduced me to them, mainly because of tracks like Fools, In A Simple Rhyme, Everybody Wants Some etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritz44 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Women & Children First. Fools is excellent. Actually the first side on the old vinyl was top notch. VH at their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Without question...VAN HALEN I I've said it before, and I'll say it once more... Van Halen I is the greatest debut album of all-time by any band. The album is stacked from top to bottom... AIN'T TALKIN' 'BOUT LOVE - perhaps the single greatest opening riff of all-time RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL - not my favourite VH song, but no-one can argue the commercial success that it was (and still is) on the radio. It's a radio staple...and really helped push the album sales I'm sure. ERUPTION - need I say more?! OUTSTANDING! LITTLE DREAMER - the album's hidden gem...an amazing tune! Ironically, I'm actually a HAGAR fan myself. Dave was a better showman and entertainer, but Sammy is by far the better singer! That, and I love how he brought a more serious side to VH. Naturally though, you can't mess with what's perfect, and VHI is perfect!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 not one vote for a Sammy album yet, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Their debut is one of the best debut albums ever, and it rocks from start to finish. But I went with Fair Warning because of the more complex guitar work. I think its great musicianship throughout, though less impactful than the debut as far as stringing together hit rock songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 ROTH Era: 1. Fair Warning 2. Van Halen (debut) 3. Women And Children First 4. Van Halen II I only have one Hagar-Era album and that's F.U.C.K. I actually really enjoy this album. There's no keyboards on it and it's very heavy, so heavy at some points that it reminds me of FW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 1984. Not a hardcore Van Halen fan, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I still like VH II the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 QUOTE (Rush! @ Mar 31 2007, 10:06 PM) I only have one Hagar-Era album and that's F.U.C.K. I actually really enjoy this album. There's no keyboards on it and it's very heavy, so heavy at some points that it reminds me of FW. I never heard of that one, probably because lost complete interest in Halen once 1984 was released. U2,R.E.M. and RUSH occupied my attention from there on out. Sounds familiar..... OH YES NOW I GOT IT! April Wine- If You See Kay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler2004 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Fair Warning...with II a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHMAN999 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 QUOTE (prog.fusion @ Mar 28 2007, 03:19 PM) first one. no contest. still amazing. I still love this album and really like ICE CREAM MAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'm surprised nobody has voted for 5150, that's always been my favorite. A great album throughout. Fair Warning and VH 1 are close seconds, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 QUOTE (ProgRocker @ May 21 2007, 12:01 AM) I'm surprised nobody has voted for 5150, that's always been my favorite. A great album throughout. Fair Warning and VH 1 are close seconds, though. I'm surprised you rate 5150 above the Dave-era albums, most people who do usually have some aversion to Roth, is that part of your reason? Another reason might be the more AOR direction of the music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 VH1 followed closely by Fair Warning......both amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 QUOTE (treeduck @ May 21 2007, 12:12 AM) QUOTE (ProgRocker @ May 21 2007, 12:01 AM) I'm surprised nobody has voted for 5150, that's always been my favorite. A great album throughout. Fair Warning and VH 1 are close seconds, though. I'm surprised you rate 5150 above the Dave-era albums, most people who do usually have some aversion to Roth, is that part of your reason? Another reason might be the more AOR direction of the music... Not really. I love both Sammy and Dave equally as vocalists; I just prefer that album for some reason. All of the VH albums are enjoyable, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 This thread reminds me of someone calling Eddie Van Halen a hack in another thread..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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