It's always interesting for me to talk about Van Halen considering I've NEVER been a big "fan" of them. Overall I appreciate their influence and significance more than I do their music (
) ! That said, their first album is unquestionably one of the greatest debut rock albums of all time, as many have RIGHTFULLY stated. I only own their first two records, and truthfully, I'm fine with that. As far as the greatest Van Halen song EVER recorded? I say 'Atomic Punk' HANDS DOWN! Quintessential Van Halen! Courtesy of a VERY CASUAL "listener" (
).