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DIVER DOWN was a #3 smash for Van Halen in 1982. The band scored its biggest hit up to that point with "(Oh) Pretty Woman," and were to begin its "Hide Your Sheep" tour by headlining the US festival. Although criticized for containing nearly 50 percent cover material, DIVER propelled the group into the rock stratosphere.
"Where Have All The Good Times Gone" actually exceeds the Kinks' original, using the same formula that worked with "You Really Got Me." "Hang 'Em High" contains a blistering Eddie Van Halen solo, while the somber instrumental "Cathedral" shows Ed's use of digital delay and electric guitar volume swells to create a synthesizer-like sound. On "Dancing In The Street" the band tries to stay true to the vibe of the original tune while still injecting the Van Halen sound. The flamenco-style intro of "Little Guitars" leads into another distinct, innovative Eddie guitar line. The album concludes on a humorous note with "Happy Trails." Great songs, David Lee Roth's charismatic vocals, and Eddie's virtuoso guitar are just some of the reasons to pick up DIVER DOWN.
Recorded in 1982.
Digitally remastered by Chris Bellman.
Van Halen: David Lee Roth (vocals); Eddie Van Halen (guitar); Michael Anthony (bass); Alex Van Halen (drums).
Addtional personnel: Jan Van Halen (clarinet).
Van Halen Diver Down Songs Diver Down Music Review Average Rating: (4.1 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews old fave
This was an old favorite of mine from back in middle school and it's like rediscovering the "real" Van Halen all over. Great CD, awesome tunes, good times. Rock on!!
Submitted by adrnlnjunky2004 (Palo Alto, Ca, USA) 
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DIVERsified!
This VH album is pretty varied from an acapella song "Happy Trails" and VH show ender for years. a clarinet solo, Jan Van Halen, on "Big Bad Bill...". To even David Lee Roth playing harmonica on "The Full Bug". Add in some of Eddie's solos on "Cathedral", "Intruder" and "Little Guitars". The only drawback to this VH album is too many cover songs. More original material, considering VH's vast catalog of songs from the 70's, which could of been recorded.
Submitted by dave (Cottage Grove,MN)
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I am updating from vinyl to CD and it's the music i grew up on and I liked how you could listen to each clip of the tune before you placed your order! Great site to order your music from and it was here in 3 days! saved a trip to the mall I prefer this kind of shopping! Paula:-)
Submitted by Spirits13 (Little Chute, WI)
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still party rock music
i know eddie complained about the amount of covers on this album, but still its way better than anything they did with hagar, and some of the best vh tunes are on here, the full bug is a great song, i love the covers as well, this album just reminds me what it is like to be happy, i like the cover of dancing in the streets, where have all the good times gone, i know eddie took more control on the songwriting on 84, and it turned out to ba a materpiece, i am so much waiting for a new album with roth, finally the wait is over for me, sammy just sucked with these guys.
Submitted by halenroth84 (thunder bay, ontario. canada)
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Carrying a perfect blend of new material and well-chosen covers, this superb album - once seen as 'weak' - took some time to reveal its strenght. The band (as always) had a good time, using fun and creative skills to write another great page on the Rock N Roll History book. Still intense after almost 30 years. Buy this.
Submitted by orlandinidan (Daniel Orlandini, Encantado-RS, Brasil)
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