Van Halen Album Rankings
1
1984 by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 3.8006 out of 4 stars for 1984
3.8006
Quick, where were you when you discovered the video for "Jump," and possibly discovered Van Halen? I still remember I was watchingFriday Night Videoswhen they opened up with this clip from Van Halen. ...more about Van Halen
2
Van Halen by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 3.7941 out of 4 stars for Van Halen
3.7941
Van Halen were veterans of the Pasadena, California, bar circuit, but on their 1978 debut their sound was already large enough to fill football stadiums. ...more about Van Halen
3
Fair Warning by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 3.4386 out of 4 stars for Fair Warning
3.4386
Fair Warning, the fourth release from Van Halen, comes as a bit of a relief to my ears as it shows a greater degree of the aggressive, muscular sound I felt was lacking inVan Halen IIandWomen And Chil ...more about Van Halen
4
5150 by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 3.2859 out of 4 stars for 5150
3.2859
With the third version of Van Halen currently on tour -- and getting reamed by the critics (I read Larry's review) -- I thought it'd be nice to revisit the previous two versions of the Van Halen ship ...more about Van Halen
5
Women & Children First by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 2.9437 out of 4 stars for Women & Children First
2.9437
By Van Halen's third release, 1980'sWomen and Children First, the group was a bona fide arena headliner; hence, meaty guitar riffs and a huge, fat sound are featured throughout. ...more about Van Halen
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OU812 by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 2.8282 out of 4 stars for OU812
2.8282
Behind the dopey title of this album is a decent set of tunes from one of hard rocks' true icons. ...more about Van Halen
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Van Halen II by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 2.5046 out of 4 stars for Van Halen II
2.5046
In all the time we've been online here at The Daily Vault, I honestly can't believe someone hasn't tackledVan Halen II, the follow-up to Eddie Van Halen and crew's landmark debut set. ...more about Van Halen
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Balance by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 1.9805 out of 4 stars for Balance
1.9805
Every now and again, I feel like delivering a swift kick to my head. ...more about Van Halen
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Diver Down by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 1.7670 out of 4 stars for Diver Down
1.7670
Although it went platinum,Fair Warningdidn't match the multi-platinum standards of Van Halen's first three records, so the group revamped their sound slightly for the follow-up,Diver Down. ...more about Van Halen
10
The Best of Both Worlds by Van Halen
Van Halen scores a combined 1.7255 out of 4 stars for The Best of Both Worlds
1.7255
Ah summer! That wonderful time when one can go to the beach, spend all their time outside, or even get a job. ...more about Van Halen
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Decade
# Albums
Album Score
1970
2
total ranking of 4.0000  4.0000
1980
6
total ranking of 3.6138  3.6138
1990
12
total ranking of 1.2232  1.2232
2000
4
total ranking of 1.6467  1.6467
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score:
2.9501
Van Halen is ranked overall as 2.9501 out of 4 stars
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