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Van Halen

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All Time

of 149,951

270
Decades
- 1970s
  
  of 328
  
  19
- 1980s
  
  of 1,418
  
  7
- 1990s
  
  of 7,254
  
  5,622
- 2000s
  
  of 10,545
  
  2,495
Genres
- Classic Rock
  
  of 839
  
  48
- Hard Rock & Metal
  
  of 1,388
  
  40
- Miscellaneous
  
  of 2,543
  
  1
- Pop
  
  of 13,657
  
  288
- Rock
  
  of 8,161
  
  236

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Decade

Album Score

# Albums

1970s

4.0000

1980s

3.6112

1990s

1.2183

2000s

1.6628

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.

Overall Band Score: Van Halen is ranked overall as 2.9487 out of 4 stars

2.9487

Van Halen Album Rankings

Van Halen scores a combined 3.7961 out of 4 stars for 1984

1984 (3.7961)

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

6.67

to

11.94

from (7) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 3.7937 out of 4 stars for Van Halen

Van Halen (3.7937)

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

6.81

to

250.00

from (9) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 3.4383 out of 4 stars for Fair Warning

Fair Warning (3.4383)

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

7.03

to

10.99

from (6) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 3.2814 out of 4 stars for 5150

5150 (3.2814)

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

4.95

to

10.99

from (5) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 2.9434 out of 4 stars for Women & Children First

Women & Children First (2.9434)

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

7.06

to

10.99

from (6) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 2.8239 out of 4 stars for OU812

OU812 (2.8239)

Behind the dopey title of this album is a decent set of tunes from one of hard rocks' true icons. ...more

4.75

to

10.99

from (5) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 2.5046 out of 4 stars for Van Halen II

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

7.08

to

99.94

from (7) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 1.9759 out of 4 stars for Balance

Balance (1.9759)

Every now and again, I feel like delivering a swift kick to my head. ...more

1.99

to

11.11

from (6) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 1.7669 out of 4 stars for Diver Down

Diver Down (1.7669)

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

7.08

to

30.38

from (7) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 1.7398 out of 4 stars for The Best of Both Worlds

The Best of Both Worlds (1.7398)

Ah summer! That wonderful time when one can go to the beach, spend all their time outside, or even get a job. ...more

17.86

to

21.87

from (6) sources

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge by Van Halen

Van Halen scores a combined 1.5873 out of 4 stars for For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1.5873)

Back in 1991, when Van Halen released their ninth albumFor Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, many long-time fans like myself were surprised at two things. ...more

4.29

to

11.98

from (6) sources

Live: Right Here, Right Now by Van Halen

Van Halen scores a combined 0.7243 out of 4 stars for Live: Right Here, Right Now

Live: Right Here, Right Now (0.7243)

Van Halen recoded this live set during the tour supportingFor Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. At the time they were one for the biggest arena fillers in the world. ...more

5.00

to

19.98

from (5) sources

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best of Van Halen, Vol. 1

Best of Van Halen, Vol. 1 (0.0000)

No review available

9.77

to

16.53

from (8) sources

Van Halen Interview Picture Disc by Van Halen

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Van Halen Interview Picture Disc

Van Halen Interview Picture Disc (0.0000)

No review available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best Of V.1

Best Of V.1 (0.0000)

No review available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 97.7 HTZ-FM Interview

97.7 HTZ-FM Interview (0.0000)

No review available

1.94

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Van Halen Box 1986-1993

Van Halen Box 1986-1993 (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jump:Live

Jump:Live (0.0000)

No review available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Balance +1

Balance +1 (0.0000)

No review available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Don,T Tell Me 1

Don,T Tell Me 1 (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Can't Stop Loving

Can't Stop Loving (0.0000)

No review available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Interview Picture Disc

Interview Picture Disc (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Van Halen scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best of Vol 1

Best of Vol 1 (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Van Halen scores a combined -0.1367 out of 4 stars for Van Halen III

Van Halen III (-0.1367)

I remember the phone ringing a few weeks ago. I was surfing the net, and slugging down a huge glass of cola, trying to prepare for a long day."Bill!" said the voice. ...more

3.75

to

18.98

from (7) sources

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