Van Halen: every album, every song (On Track)
by Morgan Brown

Van Halen are arguably America’s greatest ever rock n’ roll band. From inauspicious roots as a backyard covers outfit, they went on to revolutionise and revitalise heavy rock, creating a world-conquering blend of heavy metal power, punk energy and pop hooks. Armed with staggering musical virtuosity and irresistible charisma, they sold millions of records and spawned legions of imitators. From their humble origins and meteoric rise, through some dark, troubled years, to their triumphant rebirth, the band produced a remarkable body of work.
In this thorough and illuminating book, Morgan Brown guides us song by song through the band’s classic albums, charting their development from Sunset Strip upstarts to multi-platinum stadium rockers and beyond. We’ll examine the music’s ingredients and inspirations, and meet the characters behind the songs, including visionary guitar genius, the late Edward Van Halen, motormouth master showman David Lee Roth, and his replacement, powerful vocalist Sammy Hagar, who ushered in a new era for the band. Equally suitable for inquisitive new listeners or long-time fans, this book is both an in-depth guide to, and an enthusiastic celebration of the career of a truly legendary band. Feel like diving in? Well, as Roth said, go ahead and jump!

Format Paperback | 160 pages
Dimensions 148 x 210mm
Publication date 26 Jan 2023 (UK) / March 31, 2023 (USA)
Publisher Sonicbond Publishing
Publication City/Country Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Language English
Illustrations note 16 colour pages
ISBN10 1789522560
ISBN13 9781789522563

New UK date is 24th Feb 2023

That’s interesting. I’d love to hear Donn and Ted’s take on the 6 pack. Maybe Sunset will pull that off as teased a while back.

Here is a sample page.

Thanks Ron, excellent choice for a sample.

Dave: Thanks Ron, excellent choice for a sample.

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That was intentional.

Actually, a lot of the song entries are spread across 2 pages, so I went looking for one that was on a single page to make it easier to see.

thanks Ron,i will definitely get this book,i love when songs or sessions are analyse like this.