Van Halen – Van Halen

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Artist: Van Halen

Title: Van Halen

Year: 1978

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1. Runnin' with the Devil - 2015 Remaster (3:34)
2. Eruption - 2015 Remaster (1:42)
3. You Really Got Me - 2015 Remaster (2:36)
4. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love - 2015 Remaster (3:47)
5. I'm the One - 2015 Remaster (3:44)
6. Jamie's Cryin' - 2015 Remaster (3:29)
7. Atomic Punk - 2015 Remaster (2:59)
8. Feel Your Love Tonight - 2015 Remaster (3:40)
9. Little Dreamer - 2015 Remaster (3:21)
10. Ice Cream Man - 2015 Remaster (3:18)
11. On Fire - 2015 Remaster (3:00)

Review

Van Halen's self-titled debut album dropped like a sonic bombshell in 1978, shaking the rock world to its core. This isn't just any debut; it's hailed as one of rock's greatest launches, carving out a new path for glam metal. The album rode straight up to number 19 on the *Billboard* 200, with sales tearing past the 10 million mark in the United States, earning that coveted Diamond certification from the RIAA.

From the moment "Runnin' with the Devil" rumbles through the speakers, to the fiery fretwork of "Eruption," you realize you're in the presence of rock gods. Tracks like "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love," "Jamie's Cryin'," and their searing cover of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" are etched into rock history. Under Ted Templeman's deft production, their sound roared with polished power, capturing Eddie Van Halen's explosive guitar heroics and the band's raw energy. The legendary Frankenstrat on the cover only fuels the album's iconic status. Listed among *Rolling Stone*'s "500 Greatest Albums of All Time," this beast of an album still fuels the fires of rock, influencing countless bands that followed. - Logan