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Van Halen Van Halen II Rock Music CD Review
Van Halen II is the latest release from Van Halen, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
Van Halen II has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly superb musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
I’m of the opinion that Van Halen II is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Dance The Night Away, track 3 – Somebody Get Me A Doctor, and track 10 – Beautiful Girls
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – You’re No Good. It’s a great track!
Van Halen II Release Notes:
Van Halen originally released Van Halen II on September 19, 2000 on the Warner Bros. Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. You’re No Good 2. Dance The Night Away 3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 4. Bottoms Up! 5. Outta Love Again 6. Light Up The Sky 7. Spanish Fly 8. D.O.A. 9. Women In Love… 10. Beautiful Girls
Van Halen: David Lee Roth (vocals); Eddie Van Halen (guitar); Michael Anthony (bass); Alex Van Halen (drums). Recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California in 1979.
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March 19, 2010 9:13 am 
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