VA “The Many Faces Of Van Halen” /Ltd. 2LP/

A tribute compilation album dedicated to the legendary American Hard Rock band Van Halen.
The first disc consists of solo works and duets of the band's musicians with other performers; the second disc consists entirely of cover versions of the band's songs.
"Many Faces Of Van Halen" is a must-have for any true Rock fan's vinyl collection. Released on August 7th, 2015, this album features a compilation of some of the band's greatest hits and rare tracks. The album shows the versatility of the band, spanning from their early years with David Lee Roth to their later years with Sammy Hagar.  The track list includes classics like "Jump", "Panama", and "Hot for Teacher" as well as lesser-known tracks like "Inside" and "Josephina." 
Van Halen formed in 1974 but emerged in public view with the 1978 release of their self-titled debut album, which quickly established them as the hottest American Hard Rock band since Aerosmith. The band reinvigorated Hard Rock during a period of doldrums by bringing youthful, West Coast bravado and blistering virtuosity to the genre. They delivered their music with an unrelenting intensity and musicality that audiences devoured, launching them to superstardom and restoring Hard Rock to the forefront of the music scene.
After 30 years and 11 studio releases, four of which reached Number One, Van Halen has sold more than 56 million records in the U.S., which places them among the top 20 best-selling artists of all time.
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefined what the electric guitar could do, developing a blindingly fast technique with a variety of self-taught two-handed tapping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and effects that mimicked the sounds of machines and animals. It was wildly inventive and over the top, equalled only by vocalist David Lee Roth, who brought the role of a Metal singer to near-performance art standards. Roth wasn't blessed with great technique, unlike Eddie, but he had a flair for showmanship derived as much from lounge performers as Robert Plant. Together, they made Van Halen into the most popular American Rock & Roll band of the late '70s and early '80s, and in the process set the template for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal for the '80s.
In "The Many Faces Of Van Halen", we will dig deep into their story, its members' collaborations, influences, and the band's fantastic catalogue. With incredible artwork and remastered sound, "The Many Faces Of Van Halen" will expand your collection of vinyl.
Limited Edition double 180g yellow vinyl in gatefold cover.
Music Brokers, 2019 (VYN029). Made in Argentina. Pressed in France. First press.


Tracklist:

LP One: "The Many Faces Of Van Halen"
Side A
1. Blinded By Pain - Rich Wyman & Eddie Van Halen 4:34
2. Ashley - David Lee Roth 3:04
3. Runnin' With The Devil - Stephen Pearcy, Jake. E. Lee, Tim Bogert & Frankie Banali 3:24
4. See The Light - The Dream (feat. Gary Cherone) 3:19
5. Why Can't This Be Love - Van Halen (vocals: Sammy Hagar) 3:44
Side B
1. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry - David Garfield & Eddie Van Halen 6:24
2. Mutha (Don't Wanna Go To School Today) - The Dream (feat. Gary Cherone) 3:48
3. Yankee Rose - Enuff Z'nuff 4:23
4. Fatherless Child - Rich Wyman & Eddie Van Halen 3:18
5. Running With The Devil - Van Halen (vocals: David Lee Roth) 3:10

LP Two: "The Songs"
Side C
1. Why Can't This Be Love? - 5150 3:50
2. Panama - Jimmy Crespo & Richard Kendrick 3:21
3. Take Your Whiskey Home - American Dog 4:23
4. Ain't Talkin' Bout Love - Jet Black Joy 3:45
5. Hot For Teacher - Hot For Teacher 4:38
6. You Really Got Me - Slashtones 3:01
Side D
1. Jamie's Crying - Fan Halen 3:30
2. And The Cradle Will Rock - Marko Pukkila 4:06
3. Dreams - Derrick Lefevre 4:47
4. Shy Boy - George Lynch, Tony Harnell & Jason Mcmaster 3:18
5. Tobacco Road - Corey Craven 2:21
6. When It's Love - Richard Kendrick 5:42