VAN HALEN – Madison Square Garden 1984 (2CD)

Audience 8.4 – Man, what an amazing show this is! and not for the reasons you might think. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this BECAUSE OF THE AUDIENCE!  Yes, it’s so unique to find a show that I get into the crowd as much as the band. In this case, the band, as good as they are (and they are extremely pumped up as the crowd pushes them further and further every song), the audience is the real star of the show. I’ve just never heard anything like this – the recording is excellent, capturing the atmosphere and the audience very well – notice I did not say “the music” here?  Really, I kid you not, this show is about the crowd and the band is just along for the ride. Incredible document. Wish I was there!