This was the final album for the Sammy Hagar era, and the second-last of Van Halen, unless they miraculously revive themselves in the future.
Like a lot of the albums they made with Hagar at the helm, the songs have gone to more a candy rock type of sound, which they do well. The blistering Eddie Van Halen solos are a long way in the past though, and the keyboards continue to have their presence prevalent.
Still, they had some catchy songs here. Can't Stop Loving You did some time in the charts. The Seventh Seal, Strung Out and Aftershock are also good songs.
The great thing about Van Halen is that all of their albums (perhaps apart from their final one) are albums that you can put on at any time, and enjoy. The hallmark of a good band.
Rating : Still better than Van Halen III. 3/5.
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