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
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