Van Halen 1984 FRANCE 12" Vinyl LP Album
Description: This is the French release of "Van Halen's" 1984 which is the last album featuring singer David Lee Roth
Description: This is the French release of "Van Halen's" 1984 which is the last album featuring singer David Lee Roth
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The French release of "Van Halen 19842 is the sixth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released in January 1984. It marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating more synthesizers and keyboards and less guitar-driven rock. The album was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart and spawning several hit singles. In this web-page, we will explore the album's background, musical style, and critical reception. Background Van Halen 1984 was recorded at 5150 Studios, the band's newly built recording studio in Eddie Van Halen's backyard. The album was produced by Ted Templeman, who had produced all of Van Halen's previous albums. It was the first album to feature the band's new keyboardist, Eddie's longtime friend, and collaborator, Janie Van Halen. Musical Style Van Halen 1984 represents a significant departure from the band's earlier sound, which was heavily guitar-driven. The album features a more prominent use of keyboards and synthesizers, with Eddie Van Halen playing them in addition to his guitar. The album's sound is often described as "synth-heavy," with songs like "Jump" and "I'll Wait" showcasing the band's new musical direction. However, the album still features plenty of Eddie's guitar work, particularly on tracks like "Hot for Teacher" and "Panama." Critical Reception Van Halen 1984 received generally positive reviews upon its release, with many critics praising the band's incorporation of new sounds and styles. Rolling Stone's David Fricke called it "a breakthrough for the band," while AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine hailed it as "one of the greatest hard rock albums of the '80s." The album's lead single, "Jump," became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning the band a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, and photo of the Van Halen band |
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Music Genre: |
American Hard Rock, Heavy Metal |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: " 1984" was produced by: Produced by Ted Templeman Sound engineer Donn Landee |
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Record Label & Catalog-nr: |
Warner Bros (WB) Records 92-3985-1 |
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Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo Long-Play Gramophone Record Album weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1983 Made in France |
Band Members and Musicians on: Van Halen 1984 |
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Complete Track Listing of: " 1984" |
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The Song/tracks on "Van Halen 1984 " are
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Record Label Details: Warner Bros Records 92-3985-1
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