nobodys hero Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Van Halen is my choice. I remember seeing them when they were first starting out in clubs around southern California, they rocked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Mover and Shaker Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 5150 for me... but VH1 a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 F.W. W&C1 I IIÂ mark I is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcaressed Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 The debut by a mile. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (rushman14 @ Mar 27 2007, 03:19 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. Great poll 14! "FAIR WARNING" IS IT!!!!!    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 QUOTE (steelcaressed @ May 21 2007, 09:26 PM) The debut by a mile. VAN HALEN S/T is amazing too. I just love "Fair Warning" a bit more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double bass chick Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 VH II is my favorite Fair warning a close second & then Van halen I next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 The Van Halen S/T album is one of the greatest recordings in human history. "That's for sure."  Signed, "I Can't Wait To Feel Your Love Tonight"    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go2wrk@95974 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) The first 2 were classic ROCKIN LP's. 5150 was really good too.... I voted 5150. EVH is/always will be top notch.. probably in the top 5 category all-time,imo. Edited August 15, 2011 by go2wrk@95974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I love VH 1 the best. To me, each album was a steady decline from the first to 1984, with a slight turn upward on "Fair Warning", then back to the decline. But they are all great, I love 'em all. In fact, I like every VH album I've ever heard (I've never heard VH III before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'll agree with the guys near the top of this thread and go with Fair Warning. Eddie's songwriting was at its most creative ("Sinner's Swing" is a masterpiece of syncopation, and shows just how good a rhythm section Alex and Michael were), the songs had just the right balance of seriousness and looseness, and Eddie's guitar sound is the finest heavy guitar tone ever put to tape, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Like with Black Sabbath (with Ozzy and Dio), I consider VH to have a Roth era, and a Hagar era, but its really two totally different bands. I like both, but I prefer the Roth era. For me, Fair Warning is the best album by a mile. From the opening 2 hands on the fretboard of Mean Street to the closing of One Foot Out the Door, there is no down moment on that album. My least favorite of the Roth era is Diver Down, but The Full Bug is one of my favorite VH tunes. VH II is probably my second favorite, with VH, WACF and 1984 falling into place depending on my mood. For the Hagar era, Balance is my least favorite. 5150, OU812, and Carnal are all about the same. VH III is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Aug 15 2011, 03:07 AM) I'll agree with the guys near the top of this thread and go with Fair Warning. Eddie's songwriting was at its most creative ("Sinner's Swing" is a masterpiece of syncopation, and shows just how good a rhythm section Alex and Michael were), the songs had just the right balance of seriousness and looseness, and Eddie's guitar sound is the finest heavy guitar tone ever put to tape, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scars Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Voted 5150 and I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Fair Warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Can't pick a favorite since I don't own any, although my father owned "Diver Down" and I remember a tune on it called "Little Guitars"Â In any event, of the songs I'm familiar with, I prefer the David Lee Roth era. I'd skip buying anything of the Hagar albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuiaba Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 5150 - The album screams "summer" to me, and the chemistry of the musicians leaps off the disc. Always puts a smile on my face. After that I'd go 1984 and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeeRoth Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 1. VH I 2. VH II 3. Fair Warning 4. 1984 5. 5150 6. Diver Down 7. Women And Children First These are the only ones I listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 2 votes in a row putting 5150 above Women & Children = 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Necromancer_77 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Gary Cherone's album, obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 DLR - Fair Warning SH - 5150 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 VH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow I dont even remember making this thread. I still stand by my Fair Warning pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Van Halen II Edited August 17, 2011 by Earthshine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Absolutely Fair Warning, followed very closely by VH1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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