A synth-driven peak, home to 'Jump' and 'Panama'. Bright and huge. Their commercial high. The further you go into Van Halen's catalogue, the more this one rewards.
On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.
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If you have 1984, these are the Van Halen records worth reaching for next.
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