Van Halen is
heavy metal band
Van Halen's first album. It was recorded in
1977 and released in February of
1978. Though it presages the actual rise of
hair metal, Van Halen was one of the major influences of the emerging
genre and this album, a blockbuster, particularly by late
1970s heavy metal standards, was one of the most important recordings in the development of American metal.
Eddie van Halen's guitar solo, "Eruption", was hugely influential on many guitarists, and is particularly responsible for the popularity of tapping.
Tracks
- "Runnin' with the Devil"
- "Eruption"
- "You Really Got Me"
- "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love"
- "I'm The One"
- "Jamie's Cryin'"
- "Atomic Punk"
- "Feel Your Love Tonight"
- "Little Dream"
- "Ice Cream Man"
- "On Fire"
Chart positions
Billboard Music Charts (North America) - album
1978 Pop Albums No. 19
1984 The Billboard 200 No. 117
Billboard (North America) - singles
1978 Runnin' with the Devil Pop Singles No. 84
1978 You Really Got Me Pop Singles No. 36
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