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Eddie van halen two and a half men12/5/2023 Still, it showcases an intriguing mix with ‘70s-esque Eddie in the intro followed by a murkily psychedelic, yet still very ‘90s-era Van Halen feel for the rest of the song. “Crossing Over” never really rises above filler, so it makes sense that it didn’t make Balance. (Matthew Wilkening)įrom: "Can't Stop Lovin' You" B-side (1995) Then Eddie Van Halen effectively trades the flurry of notes he's best known for a more lyrical approach. Named after the largest prehistoric mammal, the first full-length instrumental of Van Halen's Sammy Hagar era begins with an appropriately stomping rhythm track. It’s no “Spanish Fly,” but at least this brief acoustic instrumental has some semblance of melody - plus, it was sweetly named after Wolfgang Van Halen’s birthday. (Wardlaw)įrom: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991) It has a grungy tone which wouldn’t have felt out of place on Balance. One of three new tracks recorded for Van Halen's 2004 reunion with Hagar, “Learning to See” went a bit unnoticed because of its placement on the anthology. If you ever wondered how Alex might play the intro to Billy Joel’s “River of Dreams” after a four-day bender, then boy, did Van Halen have some great news for you. (Matt Wardlaw)Įddie Van Halen’s musical genius has never been up for debate, but “Strung Out” wrongly presupposes that fans would enjoy the sound of him throwing a piano down the stairs. Overall, it’s pleasant, but unremarkable compared to the rest of the songs from this era. We’ve compiled the good, the bad and the ugly in this below list of All 48 Sammy Hagar-Era Van Halen Songs Ranked Worst to Best.Ĭredited officially to Edward and Alex Van Halen, “Respect the Wind” features some of Eddie’s most expressive playing. ![]() ![]() With Hagar at the helm, Van Halen wrote some of the best songs of their career, along with plenty of clunkers. The result was four consecutive chart-topping LPs - 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and Balance - and a slew of Top 40 hits.
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