What makes For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge by Van Halen notable?

'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. Its lead single, 'Right Now', became an anthem for positivity and change, even being used in various social campaigns, which showcased the band's influence beyond just music. Released in 1991, 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' is Van Halen's fourth studio album with frontman Sammy Hagar. Following the commercial success of 'OU812', this album further solidified their status in rock music during a time when the genre was evolving. The band was also experimenting with deeper lyrical themes while maintaining their signature energetic sound.

Who is For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge for?

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge?

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge has 11 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

Van Halen · 1991

52 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · classic rock

A high-octane blend of hard rock riffs and introspective lyrics that define the early '90s sound.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1991, 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' is Van Halen's fourth studio album with frontman Sammy Hagar. Following the commercial success of 'OU812', this album further solidified their status in rock music during a time when the genre was evolving. The band was also experimenting with deeper lyrical themes while maintaining their signature energetic sound.
Stylistic neighbors: AC/DC· Def Leppard· Guns N' Roses