3 Albums I HATE From 3 Bands I LOVE

Even the biggest rock bands make massive mistakes. In this video, we break down three legendary album disasters from three iconic acts: Black Sabbath, Van Halen, and Metallica. These aren't obscure B-sides; these are the big, famous failures that even hardcore fans can’t defend. First, we dive into Black Sabbath's Born Again (1983), the infamous collaboration with Deep Purple's Ian Gillan. We discuss the disastrous mix that sounded like a tarpaulin was draped over the speakers and Gillan’s screeching vocals, which he personally compared to This Is Spinal Tap. Next, we tackle Van Halen’s Van Halen III (1998), the only album fronted by Gary Cherone. We analyze why this gold-selling album is often seen as the band’s biggest faceplant, trading their signature West Coast party rock for Eddie’s slow, dark, introspective sludge and the bizarre closing piano ballad where Eddie sang lead. Finally, we explore Lou Reed & Metallica’s Lulu (2011), the widely criticized double album that almost nobody asked for. We break down why this experiment failed, from Lou’s spoken-word poetry over plodding riffs to the infamous "I am the table" lyric. Join us as we argue about these three failed rock records and why you might never need to hear them again. 💬 What is the one album from a band you love that you just can't defend? Drop it in the comments. Let's argue about it! 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell for more classic rock and metal history deep dives. 📚 I've also written books on 70s, 80s & 90s rock history — Amazon links below! 👉 GET THE BOOKS: "NEAR MISS: Alternate Histories Of Rock's Greatest Personnel Decisions": https://a.co/d/01DxIg9A "BREAKING POINT: The Financial and Psychological Ruin Behind 80's Rock Masterpieces": https://a.co/d/017g8dm7