Van Halen

With their 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefined what the electric guitar could do, developing a blindingly fast technique with a variety of self-taught two-handed tapping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and effects that mimicked the sounds of machines and animals. It was wildly inventive and over the top, equaled only by vocalist David Lee Roth, who brought the role of a metal singer to near-performance art standards.

Van Halen didn't release a live album until 1993, by which time David Lee Roth had long since left the group. Tokyo Dome in Concert arrived some 22 years later, by which time Diamond Dave had returned to the fold and Michael Anthony had left, replaced by Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang. In other words, this isn't the dream double-live set of the fans' dreams – the original lineup captured in their 1977-1984 peak – but rather a surprisingly muscular reunion. If Roth's voice isn't what it used to be, he still radiates charm – he's always happy to be there, so you're happy to be there with him – and having Van Halen tackle the group's classics underscores what a different band this incarnation actually is. Michael Anthony happily hugged the root note of a chord, anchoring the wild flourishes of Eddie and Alex, but Wolfgang follows his father and uncle into the breach, slapping and bouncing notes with maniacal energy.

Van Halen didn't release a live album until 1993, by which time David Lee Roth had long since left the group. Tokyo Dome in Concert arrived some 22 years later, by which time Diamond Dave had returned to the fold and Michael Anthony had left, replaced by Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang. In other words, this isn't the dream double-live set of the fans' dreams – the original lineup captured in their 1977-1984 peak – but rather a surprisingly muscular reunion. If Roth's voice isn't what it used to be, he still radiates charm – he's always happy to be there, so you're happy to be there with him – and having Van Halen tackle the group's classics underscores what a different band this incarnation actually is. Michael Anthony happily hugged the root note of a chord, anchoring the wild flourishes of Eddie and Alex, but Wolfgang follows his father and uncle into the breach, slapping and bouncing notes with maniacal energy.

Van Halen Com performances cheias de energia e solos de guitarra épicos, a banda norte-americana Van Halen é considerada uma das responsáveis pela popularização do hard rock. Formado em 1973, o grupo lançou o primeiro álbum, autointitulado, em 1978. Com mais de 10 milhões de cópias vendidas, o disco chegou ao 19º lugar da parada Billboard 200. Os discos seguintes, Van Halen II (1979), Women and Children First (1980), Fair Warning (1981), e Diver Down (1982), também foram grandes sucessos. Mas o maior sucesso do Van Halen, o álbum 1984 (lançado no mesmo ano), teve o único single número um do grupo, “Jump”.

From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist Michael Anthony. Upon its release, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the time. The album 1984 was a hit; its lead single, "Jump", is the band's only U.S. number one single to date and was internationally known. For this Hi-Res release (2013) were used transfers from the original EQ production analog tapes.

From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist Michael Anthony. Upon its release, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the time. The album 1984 was a hit; its lead single, "Jump", is the band's only U.S. number one single to date and was internationally known. For this Hi-Res release (2013) were used transfers from the original EQ production analog tapes.

Previously unreleased live concert from Van Halen’s 4th December, 1991, performance in Dallas, TX. Captured during the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour, the show’s setlist mixes new songs Judgement Day and Poundcake with songs from 5150 and OU812: Best Of Both Worlds and Finish What Ya Started. The band also played Panama, plus two of Hagar’s hits: I Can’t Drive 55 and There’s Only One Way To Rock.

Previously unreleased live concert from Van Halen’s 4th December, 1991, performance in Dallas, TX. Captured during the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour, the show’s setlist mixes new songs Judgement Day and Poundcake with songs from 5150 and OU812: Best Of Both Worlds and Finish What Ya Started. The band also played Panama, plus two of Hagar’s hits: I Can’t Drive 55 and There’s Only One Way To Rock.

MASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL ANALOG MASTER TAPES AND PRESSED ON MOFI SUPERVINYL. 1/4" / 30 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe. Limited Edition of 12,000. Van Halen did more than announce to the world the earthshaking arrival of a revolutionary guitarist. Performed by an enterprising California quartet that took its name from two of its principal members, the 1978 debut ripped headlines away from punk, injected fresh energy into a then-moribund rock 'n' roll scene, reimagined how heavy music and throwback pop could coexist, and invited everyone to experience the top-down pleasures of a beachfront Saturday night every day of the week no matter where they lived. Painstakingly restored by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, and the first of a multi-album series in an exciting partnership between the famous reissue label and Van Halen, Van Halen delivers feel-good thrills and hormonally charged desires like never before.

By the early 1980s, Van Halen were at the top of their game. Featuring the classic line-up of David Lee Roth on vocals, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, brother Alex on drums, and bassist Michael Anthony, the band had cemented their reputation with a string of hit records and tours, and by 1982 they were among the best live acts on the circuit. Diver Down, Halen’s 1982 album, was their biggest success yet, spending 65 weeks on the US albums chart and selling over four million copies. It also spawned five charting singles, including ‘(Oh) Pretty Woman’, ‘Dancing In The Street’ and ‘Where Have All The Good Times Gone!’, which hit No. 1, 3 and 17 on the US Mainstream Rock chart respectively.