Danger Zone cover

Danger Zone

Sammy Hagar · 1980

34 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A raw blend of hard rock energy and introspective lyrics that captures a transitional moment in Hagar's career.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • introspective reflections on life
  • short bursts of energy
  • for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Danger Zone' was Sammy Hagar's fourth solo album, following the commercial success of 'Street Machine' in 1979. At this point, Hagar was solidifying his identity as a solo artist after leaving Montrose, setting the stage for his eventual rise to fame with Van Halen.
Stylistic neighbors
David Lee Roth· Joe Satriani· Van Halen

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Love or Money 3:00
  • 2 20th Century Man 3:12
  • 3 Miles From Boredom 3:41
  • 4 Mommy Says 2:32
  • 5 In the Night 5:08
  • 6 The Iceman 4:09
  • 7 Bad Reputation 3:29
  • 8 Heartbeat 3:53
  • 9 Run for Your Life 4:21
  • 10 Danger Zone 0:39

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