Van Halen - Van Halen – Women And Children First

Van Halen

Van Halen – Women And Children First

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  • Reissue
  • 180 Gram
  • Remastered from original analog tapes

Van Halen's third studio album, Women And Children First, arrived in 1982 as the band's first full exploration of composition beyond Eddie Van Halen's instrumental showmanship. Following the massive commercial success of their first two records, this release marked a deliberate shift toward song craft and lyrical content, establishing the band as more than vehicle for guitar pyrotechnics. The album solidified their status as arena rock architects, balancing David Lee Roth's swagger with the band's increasingly sophisticated arrangements.

The record opens with the galloping riff of "And The Cradle Will Rock…," a statement of intent that pairs technical precision with genuine melodic hooks. "Everybody Wants Some!!" showcases the band's ability to construct radio-ready rockers without sacrificing instrumental credibility, while "Fools" strips back the production to highlight the interplay between Eddie's guitar and Michael Anthony's vocal harmonies. "Romeo Delight" and "Tora! Tora!" demonstrate the album's range—moving from propulsive hard rock to more atmospheric passages—while "Loss Of Control…" closes proceedings with controlled intensity. The sonic palette here is deliberately varied; rather than relying on speed, Van Halen emphasize dynamics, allowing songs room to breathe and shift.

This 2015 remaster, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and remastered from the original analog tapes, restores clarity to the album's densely layered production without flattening its impact. The heavier pressing ensures superior tracking and longevity, while the remastering process reveals detail previously compressed in standard pressings—Eddie's layered guitar work and the rhythm section's pocket become distinctly articulate. The shrink wrap includes a transparent sticker, preserving visibility of the original artwork while protecting the jacket.


Title: Women And Children First
Artist: Van Halen
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Style: Rock, Hard Rock
Product Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram
Country: US
Release Year: 2015
Barcode: 0 8122795496 3

Tracklist:

A1. And The Cradle Will Rock... (3:31)
A2. Everybody Wants Some!! (5:05)
A3. Fools (5:55)
A4. Romeo Delight (4:19)
B1. Tora! Tora! (0:57)
B2. Loss Of Control (2:36)
B3. Take Your Whiskey Home (3:09)
B4. Could This Be Magic? (3:08)
B5. In A Simple Rhyme (4:33)

Factory sealed vinyl records are shipped exactly as received from distributors and are not opened prior to shipment. Because of this, seam splits or minor jacket wear may occasionally occur during transit.