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Track Listings
| 1. Good Enough |
| 2. Why Can't This Be Love |
| 3. Get Up |
| 4. Dreams |
| 5. Summer Nights |
| 6. Best Of Both Worlds |
| 7. Love Walks In |
| 8. '5150' |
| 9. Inside |
Editorial Reviews
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As original Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth quit the band to pursue a solo career, or was fired (depending on who you believe), Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony carried on by hiring Sammy Hagar. Hagar was a middling artist on his own, but he proved to be a powerhouse when placed in front of hard rock's most muscular and innovative instrumental unit. On 5150--the title is police code for "escaped lunatic"--you can hear the band's excitement at having struck a winning combination. Songs such as "Why Can't This Be Love," "Dreams," "Best of Both Worlds," and "Love Walks In" combine to make this the early high-watermark of the Van Hagar era. --Daniel Durchholz
Product Description
This 1986 album was the first with former Montrose singer Sammy Hagar! Diamond Dave's absence doesn't phase the band, whose crashing guitars and harmonies are still there! Includes Good Enough; Why Can't This Be Love; Get Up; Dreams; Love Walks In; 5150 , and more.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Back in 1986 I did not know what to think when I heard David Lee Roth was out and Sammy Hagar was in. This album showed a new grown style of hard rock music. The song writing was miles ahead of anything at the time. Eddie came of sounding refreshed and ready to jamm. A must have for any Van Halen fan!!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Back in 1986 a neighborhood friend of mine gave me the "5150" cassette -- he hated it. I immediately loved it, and so began the segregation of Van Halen fans in either the David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar camp.
To be sure, I like Roth-era Van Halen as well, but what's not to love about an album like "5150?" Most of the songs on it rock, and every single one is catchy and very good. The guys all sound rejuventated and raring to go, perhaps more musically well-rounded than before. The production is pumped up and pristine, with searing, creative guitar work by Eddie, spot-on drumming by his brother and heartfelt vocals by Hagar. I always felt this album was an instant VH classic, and that feeling hasn't changed all these years later. Sure, there may be a touch of '80s cheese sprinkled here and there, and some of the songs are more pop-oriented than before, but again, so what? Overall, "5150" is a nine-song gem that should be included in everyone's rock 'n' roll collection.
Play this one loud!
To be sure, I like Roth-era Van Halen as well, but what's not to love about an album like "5150?" Most of the songs on it rock, and every single one is catchy and very good. The guys all sound rejuventated and raring to go, perhaps more musically well-rounded than before. The production is pumped up and pristine, with searing, creative guitar work by Eddie, spot-on drumming by his brother and heartfelt vocals by Hagar. I always felt this album was an instant VH classic, and that feeling hasn't changed all these years later. Sure, there may be a touch of '80s cheese sprinkled here and there, and some of the songs are more pop-oriented than before, but again, so what? Overall, "5150" is a nine-song gem that should be included in everyone's rock 'n' roll collection.
Play this one loud!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This is my all time favorite VH album, in no small part because it's the first one I heard from start to finish, just discovering rock and roll in '86. Yes, I must agree the synth drums perhaps give it a slight "dated" feel, but it still sounds cool as hell when played at proper hellacious volume. I dare any of you to NOT get pumped when you hear "Get Up" or Best of Both Worlds". "Dreams" contains one of Eddie's best solos ever, and Sammy sings it like his life depends on it.
So, we got the Roth-era remasters, now how about 5150 and ou812??? These two albums are SCREAMING for a remastering.
So, we got the Roth-era remasters, now how about 5150 and ou812??? These two albums are SCREAMING for a remastering.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Band Explodes
With raw energy, pumped to have Hagar. I put this cassette in my walkman back in the day and heard Sammy start off with "Helllllooo Babbbbyyy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
blast from the past!
LOVEd this cd back in the day, but I had it on cassette, so I finally replaced it. I am so glad I did, just love this cd! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tonya
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
I'm a bigger fan of the DLR VH records but as far as musicianship this might be the best. Amazing record. Sammy is a bit cheesy but he's a great singer.
Published 2 months ago by R. Thompson II
1.0 out of 5 stars
No so good.
The record quality is poor. Can barely hear it.
My guess is that the item was a cheap copy of the real thing.
Go for the more expensive item as this was the cheapest.
My guess is that the item was a cheap copy of the real thing.
Go for the more expensive item as this was the cheapest.
Published 5 months ago by Todd Kestner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rocking Van Halen album
This album is my favorite Van Halen recording with Sammy Haggar. Awesome vocals and just kicking jams. Great music from the eighties.
Published 5 months ago by Johnny Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful
we all like like older music do not lie about it. my first van halen CD i think but it is great.
Published 10 months ago by al
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best Van Hagar album
I remember back in '86 when this disc (or was it cassette back then?) came out. I was disappointed that Roth had left the band, but anxious to hear their new sound. Read more
Published 15 months ago by megatallicadiozzhalen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sammy is here, this is the beginning
I feel that 5150 is a great album. Van Halen is able to branch out, and use the same formula used on 1984-keyboards. Read more
Published 15 months ago by D-Note
4.0 out of 5 stars
"what kind of crap is this?"
nah, just kidding. citing the opening spoken line in the song 'inside', imho one of the standouts on the '5150' album. 'good enough' is a strong opener. Read more
Published 16 months ago by dee's sososikwitit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest album of all time. (period)
This is Ed's masters thesis. Each song packs more musical flavor than a past Van Halen album combined. (You won't find three-chord simplicity here. No Jump, no You Really Got me. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gokhan Ersan
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