Listening Post: Van Halen – Ranking

There are two VHs. Okay three.
Let’s see how it all ranks up.

Van Halen: A+ (100)
1984: A (97)
5150: A (96)
OU812: A (95)
Van Halen II: A (95)
Balance: A (94)
Fair Warning: B+ (88)
Women and Children First: B+ (88)
Diver Down: C (75)
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge: D (64)
Van Halen III: F (50)

Complete: 85 Solid B
David: 90. A-
Sammy: 87 B+
Fairly even. That Gary Cherone album really drags down the band. Without it, they get a strong B+. Which is high for anyone’s career.