1984
Track Listing
1984
Jump
Panama
Top Jimmy
Drop Dead Legs
Hot for Teacher
I’ll Wait
Girl Gone Bad
House of Pain
My Rating
7.5/10
Average Critic Rating
8.5/10
Overview
This is the album where Van Halen firmly introduced synths into their iconic high-energy rock sound - and, unfortunately, marked David Lee Roth’s final appearance (until his later return) with the band. ‘1984’ is a blend of rock and synth-driven innovation that captures the band at their creative peak. The album balances Eddie Van Halen’s blistering guitar riffs with cutting-edge keyboard melodies, showcasing their ability to evolve while staying true to their Hard Rock roots - though this shift didn’t sit well with Lee Roth and ultimately contributed to his departure from the band. ‘1984’ is a landmark release that solidified Van Halen’s legacy, delivering a perfect mix of technical brilliance and unbridled fun.
Recommended for Rockers looking to bridge the classic sound into the 80s.
Featured Song
Hot for Teacher
Most Streamed
Jump
Least Streamed
House of Pain
Underrated
Top Jimmy
TVV Top 3 Songs
Panama | Hot for Teacher | Drop Dead Legs
Singles
Jump | Panama | Hot for Teacher | I’ll Wait
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Top Jimmy | Drop Dead Legs | Girl Gone Bad
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10
I always appreciate album artwork that is painted. This is a great painting that doesn’t seem to mean much, but I never thought I’d see a cherub smoking a cigarette - yet here we are, and it’s a cool look. Maybe all cherubs should smoke… Plus, you get to learn that MCMLXXXIV is 1984 in Roman numerals.
Genre
Hard Rock
RL
Warner Records
Recording Studio
5150 Studios (Los Angeles, California)
