VAN HALEN - 5150 Germany 12" Vinyl LP Album
5150 is the first album recorded with new lead singer Sammy Hagar, who replaced David Lee Roth.
5150 is the first album recorded with new lead singer Sammy Hagar, who replaced David Lee Roth.
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Album Description & Collectors information: 5150 is the seventh studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released in March 1986. It was the band's first album to feature new lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced the band's original singer David Lee Roth. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and spawning several hit singles. In this web-page, we will explore the album's background, musical style, and critical reception. Background After David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985, the band began auditioning new lead singers. They ultimately chose Sammy Hagar, who had previously fronted the successful rock band Montrose and had a successful solo career. The band named the album 5150 after the address of Eddie Van Halen's new home studio, where the album was recorded. Musical Style 5150 represents a continuation of Van Halen's shift towards a more polished, radio-friendly sound. The album features a mix of hard rock and pop-oriented tracks, with Hagar's strong vocal range and harmonies adding a new dimension to the band's sound. The album's lead single, "Why Can't This Be Love," features a catchy chorus and a prominent synthesizer riff, while "Dreams" showcases Hagar's soaring vocals and Eddie Van Halen's virtuosic guitar playing. Critical Reception 5150 received generally positive reviews upon its release, with many critics praising the band's new lineup and their ability to maintain their signature sound while incorporating new elements. Rolling Stone's David Fricke called it "a glossy, aggressive, and altogether expert performance," while AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine hailed it as "a near-perfect record of its kind." The album's commercial success was also a testament to the band's popularity, with "Why Can't This Be Love" and "Dreams" both reaching the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This album "VAN HALEN - 5150 (DE)" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork |
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Music Genre: |
American Heavy Metal / Hard Rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "VAN HALEN - 5150 (DE)" was produced by: Van Halen, Mick Jones, Donn Landee Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Donn Landee, Ken Or , Murray Deane This album was recorded at: 5150 Sammy Hagar's Solo Recordings Mastered by Bobby Hata Album cover photography: Aaron Rapoport |
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Record Label & Catalognr: |
WB Warner Bros 925 394 1 W5150 LC 0392 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1986 Made in Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: VAN HALEN - 5150 (DE) |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "VAN HALEN - 5150 (DE)" |
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The Song/tracks on "5150" are
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Photo of a body builder lifting a large globe with the VAN HALEN ring logo
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Large photo of the ring with VAN HALEN logo printed on the original inner sleeve
Lyrics of all the songs on the album "5150" printed on the custom inner sleeve
Record Label Details: WARNER BROS Records 925 394-1 W5150 , LC 0392 , GEMA, BIEM, Label's rim text are in German and French
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