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‘Women And Children First’ vs. ‘Fair Warning’

by VHND — updated June 1, 2016 187 Comments

In the “Throwdown” segment of last week’s That Metal Show, the fellas ask, “Which Van Halen album is better? Women And Children First or Fair Warning?” The three hosts debate the question passionately with guests Michael Sweet from Stryper, Taime Downe from faster Pussycat, and the late Jani Lane from Warrant (filmed shortly before his death). The segment is just two minutes long and starts at 39:55 (and yes, you can fast forward through it).

“Grab the Women and Children, and of course, all your booze – it’s an epic battle between Women And Children First and Fair Warning.”

What do YOU think of these two stellar Van Halen albums? Is one better than the other, or are they both different, yet equally brilliant masterpieces? Share your thoughts in out comments section below.

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