OU812
Van Halen · 1988
50 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · classic rock
A vibrant blend of hard rock anthems and melodic ballads showcasing Van Halen's signature sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- melodic ballads for reflection
- anthemic sing-alongs with friends
- uplifting tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, punchy tracks
- seek solely introspective sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 24, 1988, 'OU812' was Van Halen's second album with Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist, following the successful '5150'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their new identity after the departure of David Lee Roth, achieving commercial success while exploring more diverse musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- AC/DC· Def Leppard· Guns N' Roses
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mine All Mine 5:14
- 2 When It’s Love 5:39
- 3 A.F.U. (Naturally Wired) 4:30
- 4 Cabo Wabo 7:04
- 5 Source of Infection 4:01
- 6 Feels So Good 4:31
- 7 Finish What Ya Started 4:24
- 8 Black and Blue 5:26
- 9 Sucker in a 3 Piece 5:55
- 10 A Apolitical Blues 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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