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| 2.0 poor | Aids | March 27th 09 |
This album gets awarded with the most overrated album of all-time in my books. It's good but Christ the mainstream musical community (especially the guitar-centred one) jizzes in their collective pants anytime Van Halen is mentioned. Personally, this album is too pop-y for me to take seriously as a rock record. I see it more as a hair-metal album.
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| 4.5 superb | DaveyBoy EMERITUS | January 28th 12 |
Just as Van Halen looked to be diving into obscurity, they produce what may be their best album to date in '1984'. The quartet's 6th LP - & final with David Lee Roth - is pure entertainment without filler. To mark the occasion, DLR provides his best vocals yet, while Alex Van Halen's drumming also reaches new heights. Most striking is Eddie Van Halen's prominent synths, which pleasingly do not impede his astounding guitar-work. It is this combination of hard-hitting rock & infectious pop melodies which made '1984' a groundbreaking crossover success that deservingly sold over 10 million copies. Recommended Tracks: Panama, Jump, Hot for Teacher & Top Jimmy.
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| 4.5 superb | GnFnRs87 | September 12th 11 |
The last David Lee Roth- Van Halen album and its almost on-par with their brilliant debut. Songs like 'Panama', 'Jump', 'Hot for Teacher' and the great 'I'll Wait' are among the best Van Halen tracks.
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| 5.0 classic | Fernando Alves STAFF | July 29th 11 |
In my opinion their best record. Eddie was definitely on top form. Songs like Jump, Panama, Hot for Teacher or I'll Wait are memorable. Absolute classic.
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| 3.5 great | MaidenUFO | February 23rd 22 |
"Hot for Teacher" and "Panama" are one of the best VH classic songs.
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| 0.0 | Elmo | January 13th 22 |
gud ablum
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| 2.5 average | Mr. BALLS | November 24th 21 |
van halen step it up for an ultra pop rock album featuring the decades ubiquitous classics jump, panama, and ac/dc rip off drop dead legs
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| 3.5 great | BlitzPhoenix98 | November 20th 20 |
Just a fun listen in general. Mainstream doesn't always have to be bad, you know. Makes you realize all those bands back in the 80s weren't really bad as they were merely ok.
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| 3.0 good | Erwann S. STAFF | July 16th 20 |
I guess I don't care much about Reagan-y, macho/hedonistic mid-80s Californian FM hard rock. Ofc David Lee Roth is a fantastic showman, Eddie is a well-known shredder, and the triumphant synths-Schwarzy rhythmic duo is an important part of mainstream 80s music, but it overall doesn't work that much for me. I add "Jump" to my 80s playlist and be happy when it's played, but that's it.
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| 4.0 excellent | manosg EMERITUS | May 6th 20 |
This is probably the VH album I return to most, even though I'm not the biggest fan of the band. However, the combination of solid songwriting and commercial appeal is highly successful here, with some great tunes like Jump, Panama, Hot for Teacher and I'll Wait.
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| 0.0 | zetsumeisama | January 8th 19 |
"Ah Might as well jump! (Jump!), Go ahead and jump! Might as well jump! (Jump!), Go ahead and jump. Jump!"- David Lee Roth + Eddie Van Halen + Michael Anthony. *Personal Favorite album* Best Van Halen album. Best Van Halen songs: Jump + Dreams. Favorite Tracks: Jump, Hot for Teacher, I'll Wait, Girls Gone Bad, House of Pain, Panama, Top Jimmy.
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| 4.5 superb | thetempler | August 20th 18 |
Was 5 but like the review stated Girl Gone Bad is just so bad that it can not be a 5 so 4.5 it is
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| 5.0 classic | BRAman22 | March 2nd 17 |
The reason that this is considered a classic album is that it spawned multiple songs which would be instantly recognisable to just about everyone. However, these songs are not the only reason the album is great, as it does not have a single bad song. Many of the non-classic songs are more like traditional Van Halen, not using nearly as much keyboard or synth, showing Eddie's great talent.
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| 0.0 | theamazingjamez | June 5th 14 |
Jump is a good song.rPanama is a good song too.rThe rest is formulaic, trite, and boring, like most other 80s music.
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| 0.0 | mandan | March 28th 14 |
Other than "Top Jimmy", this is a solid album.rFave song: Prob "I'll Wait"
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| 0.0 | JimmyJJJ | April 17th 13 |
I like Van Halen, but unfortunately, this album cannot be regarded as a classic. Their decision to turn into mainstream pop/electronic metal wasn't a good choice.
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| 4.0 excellent | Wrencher | August 9th 12 |
Stand-out tracks: "Jump", "Panama", "Hot for Teacher"
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| 1.0 awful | sublimefan1991 | September 3rd 11 |
i can't even begin to describe how much i hate this band.
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| 3.5 great | Splatch | April 10th 11 |
I'm not from the same era this album was released (I was born in 1993) but I can definitely see what all the fuss was about back then. rTo me, it feels like it's from a different time, and a whole different world from the one I live in. rPlus they're a bunch of great musicians.
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| 0.0 | ConorMichaelJoseph | January 11th 09 |
The last album David Lee Roth did with the band before leaving soon after, it was their best and has yet to be bested by them. Eddie Van Halen is an excellent guitarist and this record is a brilliant showcase of his remarkable talents. Go ahead and JUMP!
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| 4.5 superb | wakeupdead | December 4th 06 |
Van Halen at their best. 1984 is an awesome album, with excellent guitar and keyboard work. Every song here is good, and with Edward Van Halen on guitar, you can't possibly go wrong. Best song here, and best Van Halen song EVER is......Hot For Teacher.
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