Released: 10/07/15
Van Halen II (1979) builds on the explosive energy of the band’s debut, delivering another dose of high-octane rock with even more polish and swagger. Recorded quickly after a gruelling tour, the album captures the band at their most confident and cohesive. Featuring the hit “Dance the Night Away,” along with fan favourites like “Beautiful Girls” and “Somebody Get Me a Doctor,” the record showcases Eddie Van Halen’s blistering guitar work, David Lee Roth’s charismatic vocals, and the band’s tight, live feel. Van Halen II proves there was no sophomore slump—just more of the band’s raw, electrifying magic.