Comments on: Sammy’s new CD ships this week / VHND’s review / Hear the CD / “Loud” video

By: Mike H.

Mike H. — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:42:18 +0000

I’m mixed on Sammy Hagar’s Cosmic Universal Fashion review. The title track and Loud have been ingrained in my head and now I’m compelled to hit repeat. Those two songs make it worth buying the CD. However, save some $ and download them:) Really, I can’t seem to listen to either of those songs enough. I like the the live version of Dreams/Cabo even though my impression would be of “oh, been there done that.” Instead, it really makes me want to drive or fly down to Cabo for a week and forget the real world. Here’s where I get a bit mixed on the music. At first listen ‘Switch on the Light’ and ‘When the Sun Don’t Shine’ sound like fillers. Then you find your self wanting to the jam to the end of ‘Switch on the Light’ and huming the begining to ‘When the Sun Don’t Shine’. Damn, your hooked on both songs but hate to like them because they just don’t fit the rest of the CD vibe. But hey, this CD is varied. 24365….I really don’t know what to tell you however, the song feels like your living in a frat party that hasn’t ended or won’t end. It is upbeat for sure. Jury’s out on if I like it or not yet. Fight for your right to party, well you will either like it or not. He did this song in Tampa and it was awesome; which is why I think he had it added to the CD. Sam, added some old school rock with deep and heavy sounds with ‘Psycho Vertigo’ and ‘Peephole’. I find myself skipping both those songs. They are not bad songs and have a lot to them but much to dark for this CD. Hands down the # 1 skipped song on this CD is ‘I’m on a roll’. This is by far the worst song he has ever done; as the song sings like a commercial. Overall, is this Sam’s best ever? No. Yet, this is the best work he’s done since 2000 when he released Ten 13. For those who like Sam’s music then there are without a doubt 3-5 songs worth listening to. Again, Cosmic Universal Fashion and Loud are jamin’ hypnotic rock tunes that are going to be essential Hagar classics. Thumbs up.

By: LordFI

LordFI — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:05:31 +0000

I wish that Sammy would quite trying to put different kinds of music on one CD. A few rock songs, then funk, then blues, then zydeco.. Come on! It makes the CD very hard to listen to all the way through.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a true Redhead, I will buy a CD of sammy making spitting noises. But, just one more time -for the old days- I wish Sammy would make a record off all hard rock songs that you can have on during a BBQ party and not be embarrased when a song comes on that is suddenly out of place.
Sammy: you nailed it on LOUD. Awesome!! Now, do that 10 more times, add a ballad - then watch that CD go to platinum!

By: ace5150

ace5150 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:52:12 +0000

I like about 75% of this CD.

The Beasties cover is lame and the live “Dreams/Cabo” sing-along is pathetic.

There are two Sammy Hagars. One, the solo Sammy, and two, the Van Halen Sammy.

I just keep wishing the solo Sammy would sound like the Van Halen Sammy.

By: FAMAC

FAMAC — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:27:50 +0000

From the brief clips on Amazon, I would say this sounds a lot like DLR Band.

By: ch

ch — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:21:48 +0000

The album is pretty varied. I think it will grow on me, but I agree the Beasties cover should have been left off. There is some nice heaviness on the album and I need to find some nice stretches of time in my car so I can crank it and give it a proper listen.

Bring on ChickenFoot!

By: julesk

julesk — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:18:22 +0000

Pretty good song, should of called it TRASH CAN CHERRY BOMB istead though.lol

By: robowski

robowski — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:02:24 +0000

can’t wait for the cd.. I know Mikey’s in the video, was wondering if he plays on any of the new tracks?