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Street Machine

Sammy Hagar · 1979

43 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant mix of hard rock energy and reflective lyrics, capturing the spirit of late '70s rock culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo driving energy
  • reflective lyrics for introspection
  • for late-night cruising
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • vibrant sound of the era

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • avoid reflective or emotional content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1979, 'Street Machine' was Sammy Hagar's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Nine on a Ten Scale' in 1976. At this point, Hagar was solidifying his reputation as a solo artist after leaving Montrose, experimenting with a more polished rock sound while still retaining his energetic performance style.
Stylistic neighbors
David Lee Roth· Joe Satriani· Van Halen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Growing Pains 3:46
  • 2 Child to Man 4:28
  • 3 Trans Am (Highway Wonderland) 3:46
  • 4 Feels Like Love 4:21
  • 5 Plain Jane 3:49
  • 6 Never Say Die 4:47
  • 7 This Planet’s on Fire (Burn in Hell) 4:34
  • 8 Wounded in Love 3:50
  • 9 Falling in Love 4:44
  • 10 Straight to the Top 3:29
  • 11 Miles From Boredom 2:10

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