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Back in June of 1986, while skeptics questioned whether "Van Hagar" could deliver the goods, all doubts were put to rest as 5150 charted at #1. This was the band's first #1 record, as 1984 peaked at #2. It's also a damn good album.
After hitting #3 with his version of "California Girls" in 1985, David Lee Roth went on to pursue a successful solo career, leaving Sammy Hagar to pick up where he left off. Van Halen continue in the heavy pop vein of "Jump" with the hooky "Why Can't This Be Love." By the time every long-haired guitarist on the planet had copied Eddie Van Halen's licks, the guitar whiz had taken a right-turn and added synthesizers and programming for a broader sound. His precise use of keyboards dominates "Dreams," but his six-string dominates the ode to concert parking-lot festivities, "Summer Nights." Meanwhile, brother Alex's power-percussion gives the title track the vintage Van Halen sound. 5150 rocks hard and true.
Recorded at 5150 Studios, Hollywood, California.
Van Halen: Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen (vocals, guitar); Michael Anthony (vocals, bass); Alex Van Halen (drums).
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.52) - "[T]he band's first album with Sammy Hagar marked the beginning of a distinctly saner, more melodic direction." 5150 Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Excellent CD
There is the catchy "Why Cant This Be Love" is great as is "Dreams" and "Love Walks In." My favorite song is "Summer Nights", a nice mix of Eddie's guitar, Alex's power drums and good harmonies. I like every track on this CD, a very good buy to mark a new era for Van Halen.
Submitted by David (Middletown, NJ USA)
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Classic!!
What more needs to be said? Van Halen with Sammy? Classic!! The best!! A CD where every song is great!
Submitted by a reviewer (Grand Rapids Mi) 
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This album is definately the best of the "Hagar" era albums, as well as one Van Halen's all time best. Only their debut album in 1978 had hotter tracks.
Submitted by a reviewer (Wallingford, CT)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great Album! The begining of a new VH Era!
This album definitely moves away from the Van Halen - Roth sound. The band takes some risks with a new sound, fast, fresh and strong. More keyboards and the high pitch of Sammy Hagar's voice are the trademark of this album.
There are people who don't like this new VH, but it is the natural evolution that came after 1984, so it is a 100% VH. The album has great rockers, great ballads and what it takes to make a great Rock Album. You will not regret buying it at all!
Submitted by jaimer (Mexico City)
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I would give a remastered version 5 stars.I used to do a lot of cruisin' to this cd.
They need to re-issue the Van-Hagar cd's.Already have the 6 re-issues on Van-Roth.
Submitted by Terry (Lynchburg,Va.)
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