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Van Halen: Sammy Hagar (vocals); Eddie Van Halen (guitar, keyboards); Michael Anthony (bass); Alex Van Halen (drums, percussion).
Recorded at 5150 Studios, Hollywood, California.
Backing away from the diversity of OU812, Van Halen turns in some of the most basic, straightforward rock & roll of the band's career on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. At times, FUCK recalls the sleek hard rock of Hagar's early-'80s albums. The band is still tight and professional, and Eddie's guitar work remains impressive. The anthemic "Right Now" stands out as the most memorable song of the batch. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The smirking title indicates the true nature of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Van Halen's third album with Sammy Hagar. Backing away from the diversity of OU812, the band turns in some of the most basic, straightforward rock & roll of its career. At times, F.U.C.K. recalls the sleek hard rock of Hagar's early-'80s albums, and it's undeniable that his limited vocal power had a great deal to do with the obvious nature of most of this music. While the band is still tight and professional -- and Eddie Van Halen's guitar work remains impressive -- the songwriting is, by and large, undistinguished, with the anthemic "Right Now" standing out as the most memorable song of the batch, mainly because of its incessant chorus. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Although 1988's OU812 was another mega-seller for Van Halen, it turned out to be a somewhat rushed affair, since the group was under a strict deadline to finish it in time for the start of the band's summer concert festival, "Monsters of Rock." More time was spent on 1991's FOR UNLAWFUL CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, and it shows--it's one of the best and most consistent Van Halen release of the Sammy Hagar era. It also turned out to be the line-up's heaviest and most rock-oriented release, due in part to the involvement of Led Zeppelin producer Andy Johns.
The album spawned several popular singles and MTV videos, such as the album-opening "Poundcake" (which the group performed live on the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards), and the more pop-oriented tracks "Runaround," "Top of the World," and "Right Now." Also featured was the Eddie Van Halen solo guitar piece "316" (written for his newly-born son, Wolfgang), as well as "Judgement Day," "Pleasure Dome," and "Man on a Mission." The ensuing tour for the album eventually resulted in Van Halen's first live album, 1993's LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW. For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Music Van Halen For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Songs For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   A Must Have for any fan of hard rock
If you like any rock music what so ever, you have to get this. Every thing about it is great. If you are going to get 5 Van Halen albums get this, Van Halen 1, 1984, 5150, and fair warning. I Know you will enjoy these recordings. By the way Roth and Hagar are both great singers, and if you are a fan of Van Halen and hate one or the other you are not a true fan.
Submitted by AGillen (texas)
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The Best Yet
I've never heard a better VH album. The grunge style gives it a more 90's feel. H#ll of a lot better than their 1995 studio follow-up, Balance!
Submitted by Zach (Lockport Illinois)
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This album is a little more consistant than the last, but it's also not as great in the good parts. Poundcake and Judgement Day are killer, Pleasure Dome has some absolutely killer guitar and drums, even if it's not that heavy, and This Dream is Over is pretty dang cool. There really is no weak song on this album, but nothing makes me pee my pants with glee either. ONe thing to mention, this is the best sounding album since 1984.
Submitted by Jon (Utah, USA)
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vanhalen rocks
IVE heard the album i love with great guitar work by eddie the solo 316 the song poundcake judgement day with the great power of eddie on guitar and alexs fast drums on the songs and also sammys awsome voice and lets not forget the michel athony on bass
sammy was better then david on vocals you should buy all vanhalen's albums that have sammy hagar in it the best vocalist
Submitted by a reviewer (portst jhon fl)
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Well....It starts off great,with Poundcake,and Judgement day,two of their best songs,and it has Right Now which needs no explanation,the blusey Solo 316,Top Of The World,and Dream is over,but besides that i dont like the album that much,the middle of it isnt that great and that what kills it for me.
Submitted by Southsidaz1985 (Downey,Ca,Usa)
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