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Van Halen: 5150

Van HalenAudio CD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)

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With their 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefined what the electric guitar could do, developing a blindingly fast technique with a variety of self-taught two-handed tapping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and effects that mimicked the sounds of machines and animals. It was wildly inventive and over ... Read more in Amazon's Van Halen Store

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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1989
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Warner Bros / Wea
  • ASIN: B000002L99
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,070 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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

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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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IF you are a fan of Sammy Hagar AND Van Halen, then '5150' is a match made in heaven. Jeff Edwards  |  39 reviewers made a similar statement
Most of the songs on it rock, and every single one is catchy and very good. Sal Nudo  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
If you don't believe me, check out Dreams, Summer Nights, 5150 and Love Walks In. squir1y  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome the redrocker May 20, 1998
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!!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Where are the "Van Hagar" era remasters?? July 14, 2004
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.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sammy walks in with force March 5, 2000
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!
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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good cd. March 25, 2004
Format:Audio CD
This album and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge are the best Van Hagar CD's. The tracks were good except for the last one.

Good Enough-Good start for Van Hagar. The band sounds like it has been reinvented here.

Why Can't this be Love?-Good song, even though it is a saccarine love song. THe Keyboard work was quite interesting.

Get Up-Easily the hardest song on the album. Sammy really hit the high notes here. Good song to listen to when you want to get pumped up.

Dreams-The best song on the album. The song is very keyboard driven but has a very lush feel. It also moves fast and deals with people aspiring to be more than they are.

Summer Nights-A fun party song. It was a carefree song about meeting women and having a good time with the guys.

Best of Both Worlds-A good track about enjoying your life while you can.

Love Walks In-I thought this song sounded very progressive and I quite enjoyed it despite it being a saccharine love ballad.

5150-Really good track, mainly dealing with the woes of winning a woman. It has a really great guitar riff opening as well as a good solo.

Inside-I hate this track. While the rest of the albu is pretty good, I can't stand this song. I always stop my CD after the 8th track so I don't have to listen to this horrible song.

Overall, a good album. THough, I thought that the sound was wierd. It had a very compressed feel.

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17 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner from VH March 15, 2003
By Stretch
Format:Audio CD
The reviewers that slag this album seem more like David lee Roth fans than true-blue Van Halen fans. To dislike the music is one thing, but hating it just cause David Lee Roth's not singing is absurd. And Comparing the Hagar era to the Roth years is apples to oranges!

The only dud here is "Inside" though you get the impression that the boys were really enjoying themselves. Eddie's top-notch guitar skills are evident on "Get up", plus there's clever boxing references thrown in. The two ballads "Dreams" and "Love walks in" are amazing. I always crank up "Summer Nights" around my birthday in June. Ideally sets the mood. The songwriting is incredible on both the title track and "Best of both worlds".

A few have complained that today 5150 Sounds dated. So what if they opted for synthesizers? That's harsh criticism, Those were the times. Who WASN'T using 'em at one point back then? And besides it was done so effectively it's hard to argue with that choice.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 5150!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! December 27, 2004
Format:Audio CD
So, with David Lee Roth out of Van Halen and Sammy Hagar in, which Van Halen proves there still on top of the world. But lets face it Roth was Van Halen period, there's no one that will ever replace him but Hagar was the best choice to fill the vacancy for Van Halen. The whole 5150 album is great and is one of my favorites including 1984 and their debut album. From my interpretation this is what I got out of all the nine songs on 5150.

1. Good Enough- the title says it all with opening guitar riffs by Eddie Van Halen truly proves that Van Halen is back plus the awesome guitar cut at the end. The songs about food I believe how it has to be the best. Rate: 8.5/10

2. Why Can't This Be Love?- total 80's retro songs with a nice beat done by the keyboards ranking this song #3 on the Billboards Hot 100. It's about finding love and why can't it be true something that everyone could relate to. Rate: 9.5/10

3. Get Up- Awesome hard song about fighting for yourself and never quiting, truly a fast- paced song that keeps you moving.
Rate: 9/10

4. Dreams- One of the best songs on this album, I believe it was an even bigger song for graduation. It's about taking your dreams, turning them into reality, and being more than you really are. Fantastic. Rate: 10/10

5. Summer Nights- Nice summer songs thats about summer vacation, having fun, and getting away from the cold, also of coarse we cannot forget our radio too. Rate: 9/10

6. Best of Both Worlds- A very nice upbeat song about having the best and enjoying like no matter what, a really great song that'll keep your foot tapping. Rate: 9.5/10

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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 2 months 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 3 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 3 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.
Published 6 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 6 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 11 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 16 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 17 months ago by Gokhan Ersan
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