Van Halen Fair Warning (180 Gram Vinyl, Remastered) this ain't no goddamn country club half Kinks -- shows a

half Kinks -- shows a compositional dexterity unthinkable for previous incarnations of the Peppers

Samples include "Computer Love" (as performed by Zapp)

" an homage to Sara Bareilles so transparent that the singer/songwriter may deserve co-credit: the inspirational adult contemporary single signaled how Perry no longer views herself as a fluffy confection but rather a showbiz staple who'll be here for years and years

the record still overflows with hooks

Christmas Greetings features the Gambler performing a combination of new and traditional holiday songs

Van Halen Fair Warning (180 Gram Vinyl, Remastered) this ain't no goddamn country club half Kinks -- shows aVan Halen: David Lee Roth (vocals); Eddie Van Halen (guitar, background vocals); Michael Anthony (bass, background vocals); Alex Van Halen (drums). Recorded in 1981. Digitally remastered by Chris Bellman. Also available with "Women And Children First" on 1 cassette. A classic and gritty riff opens "Mean Street," and Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth are off and running. "Sinner's Swing" is a hard rock take on the big band sound, with Mr. Roth