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1984
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This review is from: 1984 (Audio CD)
1984 was the last full album that was recorded by the original (and best) Van Halen lineup. The band used synthesizers extensively on the record, but despite their metal god status, they always had a good ear for a catchy tune. "Jump" eschews the normal Eddie Van Halen guitar solo for a rolling synth break in the middle. The song is an instant classic and the is the only number one hit of the band's career. "Panama" is a more traditional VH song with its virtuoso guitar work and David Lee Roth's sexually charged lyrics. "Top Jimmy" & "Drop Dead Legs" are good rockers while "Hot For Teacher" finds the band in a tongue-in-cheek mood. "I'll Wait" is another song built around a synth hook. Unfortunately David Lee Roth split from the band after this album and they took Sammy Hagar on as the lead singer. The band made some decent records and became bigger than ever with Mr. Hagar, but the band sorely missed the nothing but a good time attitude of Mr. Roth and were never quite as enjoyable.
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