Van Halen Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Man On A MissionVan Halen29rank/position

Van Halen – Man On A Mission

A track marked by a funky guitar riff and punchy rhythmic accents.

The song appears on the 1991 album “F@U#C%K,” and listening to it, you can see why the album is sometimes called “the heaviest-feeling record in their history.” Come to think of it, wasn’t there a masked Japanese band with a very similar name to this song…?

Mean StreetVan Halen30rank/position

Van Halen Mean Street

The opening track from their fourth album, Martial Law, released in 1981.

Right from the start, a distinctive guitar performance bursts forth, making full use of slap, tapping, and harmonics.

The style of the song could be called classic hard rock, but Dave’s vocals and the band’s playing during this period also carry a certain maturity and gravitas.

Not EnoughVan Halen31rank/position

Van Halen – Not Enough

Included on the 1995 album Balance.

A four-piece rock band from California formed in 1972.

This is a number from the era when Sammy Hagar was the vocalist.

The contrast between the slow-tempo rhythm and the interplay of soft piano tones with the hardness of electric guitar highlights the character of the song nicely.

The soulful vocals are great, too.

Pleasure DomeVan Halen32rank/position

Van Halen – Pleasure Dome

A seven-minute epic track featured on the album “F@U#C%K.” From its striking guitar intro interwoven with harmonics to the explosive heavy groove that follows, the song takes a direction rarely seen from them until now.

In addition to the high-level guitar work, be sure to pay attention to the dramatic vocals that begin with spoken word.

PoundcakeVan Halen33rank/position

Van Halen – Poundcake (1991) (Music Video – Full Length Version) WIDESCREEN 1080p

The opening number of their ninth album, “F@U#C%K,” released in 1991.

At the start of the track, Eddie Van Halen delivers a tricky guitar performance using a power drill.

The album also marked a return to a guitar-centered sound, shifting away from the synthesizer-driven approach of their more recent works.

Runnin’ With The DevilVan Halen34rank/position

Van Halen – Runnin’ With The Devil (Official Music Video)

Their second single, taken from their 1978 debut album “Burning Fuse.” While their debut single was a cover, this track is an original by the four members.

Their signature style—heavy riffs, pop-leaning melodies, and virtuosic guitar work—was already firmly established here.

She’s The WomanVan Halen35rank/position

Van Halen – She’s The Woman

The energetic guitar riff in the intro and the shouts interspersed between it leave a strong impression.

It’s included on the 2012 album “A Different Kind of Truth.” The brisk rhythm is easy to groove to and has a charm that makes you want to listen again and again.