5150

Van Halen

5150

RELEASED: March 25, 1986
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Good Enough 4:05 2. Why Can’t This Be Love 3:47 3. Get Up 4:37 4. Dreams 4:54 5. Summer Nights 5:06 6. Best of Both Worlds 4:49 7. Love Walks In 5:11 8. “5150” 5:44 9. Inside 5:02
Historical Archive
5150 is the seventh studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released on March 24, 1986. This album marked the debut of vocalist Sammy Hagar, following the departure of David Lee Roth. The sound of 5150 showcases a shift towards a more polished and radio-friendly style, incorporating synthesizers and anthemic choruses. The album spawned several hit singles, including 'Why Can't This Be Love' and 'Dreams', and is considered a classic in the hard rock genre, securing Van Halen's place in the music landscape of the 1980s.