537. Van Halen - 1984

Release Date: 1984
Label: Warner Bros

As the soundtrack to Orwell's dystopian novel, this album makes no sense whatsoever. I have read the book a number of times, and nowhere in my copy does it make references to Winston Smith fancying his teacher.

Rating: 7/10

415. Van Halen - Van Halen

Release Date: 1978
Label: Warner Bros.

Widdleiddleiddleiddleiddleiddleiddleiddleiddleiddleiddle...! That's the sound of Eddie Van Halen playing the guitar. As we move towards the 1980s, we can see the progression of hard rock move from the likes of Deep Purple towards the likes of Guns n Roses et al. This isn't as bad as some make out, and I can hear traces of early Manics throughout - (i.e. there is a clear influence on JDB's guitar playing) but it isn't something I'd particularly choose to listen to.

Rating: 6/10