Fair Warning cover

Fair Warning

Van Halen · 1981

30 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · classic rock

A gritty blend of hard rock and intricate musicianship that pushes the boundaries of classic rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, punchy songs
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • immediate hooks and energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 29, 1981, 'Fair Warning' is Van Halen's fourth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Women and Children First.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for combining technical prowess with energetic performances, and they were starting to experiment with darker lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
AC/DC· Def Leppard· Guns N' Roses

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mean Street 4:55
  • 2 “Dirty Movies” 4:06
  • 3 Sinner’s Swing! 3:08
  • 4 Hear About It Later 4:33
  • 5 Unchained 3:27
  • 6 Push Comes to Shove 3:48
  • 7 So This Is Love? 3:05
  • 8 Sunday Afternoon in the Park 2:00
  • 9 One Foot Out the Door 1:56

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