Personally, I find the remastered version to be overly compressed...The CD sounds very good, but it lacks the broader dynamics of the original recordings...i.e., in comparison to the original LP and CD transfers that I have, this remastered version is both a much louder mix and much more compressed sounding. Be that as it may, the mix doesn't bother me much, cause when I throw it in the CD player it is still VH II...one of the great hard rock LPs of the late 70's and one of VH's absolute best...thus it is terrific fun and one brilliant collection of rock 'n' roll.
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Track listing 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 Details Playing time: 31 min. Producer: Ted Templeman Distributor: WEA Recording type: Studio Recording mode: Stereo SPAR Code: AAD Album notes 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. All tracks have been digitally remastered. While it's tough to follow up a classic, VAN HALEN II comes close to matching the brilliance of the band's debut. Once again, the record begins with a fat bass line from Michael Anthony, and his piercing background vocals are featured on "You're No Good," an explosive cover of the Linda Ronstadt tune. While the group's early material was slightly too heavy for Top 40 airplay, here they take a commercial stab with the brilliant "Dance the Night Away" and "Beautiful Girls." "Somebody Get Me a Doctor" features the trademark wails of David Lee Roth, and Eddie Van Halen's magical soloing. Alex Van Halen's playing takes a slightly complex turn on "Outta Love Again" with some funky drum fills. Eddie shows his versatility with the gorgeous, flamenco-styled solo "Spanish Fly." The band kicks it full throttle once again on "D.O.A.," which accelerates to a mighty finish. "Women in Love" features lessons from Mr. Roth on dealing with female fickleness. VAN HALEN II would go on to be a huge success, reaching the U.S. Top 10. This remastered album leaves the band sounding better than ever.Read full review
Van Halen 2nd album solidified their assault on taking over the world in the late 70's. Eddie Van Halen was the best guitarist in the world and Dave was Dave at his best. "Dance the Night Away" was their 1st radio hit. Only one cover, a smokey version of Linda Ronstandts "You're no Good". Solid songs like "DOA", "Light up the Sky" and "Beautiful Girls" make this a must for Van Halen fans.
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I just dont' know why vh1,2,3 just stand out so well after many years gone by and I've just turn 60 and its to me still fresh and new. Vanhalen rules. hands down . PD.
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one of the best albums from one of the best bands.
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good all around band one of the best in the nation. this band has one of the greatest guitar players in the worl eddie van helen and his broyher alex on drums make a unique couple in music hystory.
the music on this album is a mix of excellent instrumentation and real feeling and skill. some songs to make u feel , some to make u think and some that just get u wired all in all one of the best van halen albums ever.
I think that Van Halen is a very good follow up to the VH`s great debut album. While it`s not as good as the self titled debut, Van Halen II is packed good time hard rock that any serious rock fan will enjoy.
This is a very good cd. It has alot of their greatest songs on it. I bought it for my husband as a present. He really enloyed it.
I had this CD before,and its great!Eddie does a fantastic job on guitar.I'm going to say that David Lee Roth is the perfect front man for the group,but ego's got in the way and the band broke up! What a shame.This is their second album and I like it!
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