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Monday, November 17, 2008

Sammy Hagar - Cosmic Universal Fashion


So I've been a big Sammy Hagar fan for awhile. I prefer Hagar VH then Roth VH. I like alot of Sammy's solo stuff as well. So I just received Sammy's new record, Cosmic Universal Fashion, in stores this Tuesday. I heard the title track prior to today from the video which is an updated take on the VH Right Now video. It features Sammy with the only true VH bassist, Michael Anthony. Like him or not, Sammy Hagar is just fun, rock-n-roll guy that is just looking for a party and a good time. My first listen to this record has me really liking it. Sammy's last couple of records haven't been much to talk about. It also proves that this Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer has made alot friends during his career. Cosmic Universal Fashion features guests including Michael Anthony, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Bootsy Collins, Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver, Billy Duffy of The Cult, and Neal Schon of Journey. The record is filled with great guitar work and typical Sammy lyrics. Not always brilliant, but he's throwing a party, so what do you want? It includes a cover of the Beastie Boys "Fight for Your Right to Party", which is a song he has been performing live the last few years. Not a good cover honestly. The closing track is a live recording at his birthday bash in Cabo in '07 of VH's Dreams and Cabo Wabo acoustic. The rest of the record rocks. The title track is pretty good, but Psycho Vertigo, Peephole, and I'm on a Roll, which was recorded for NASCAR, are good rock and roll tunes. Coolest thing about this record... printed on 40% recycled paperboard, 37% post consumer, and 3% pre consumer fiber. Environment friendly package. No booklet. No waste. You can read or download the album credits at redrocker.com/cuf/credits. Good for Sammy. It's a good rock record, more then you're gonna get from Van Halen these days. And where is VH? Reunion tour and now gone again. Figures. Check out this record. Give it a listen, I think you'll like it.

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