Van Halen's 'OU812': A Track-by-Track GuideVan Halen's 'OU812': A Track-by-Track GuideTheir second Sammy Hagar-era album was an eclectic mix of styles. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Van Halen's 'OU812' vs. David Lee Roth's 'Skyscraper': RoundtableVan Halen's 'OU812' vs. David Lee Roth's 'Skyscraper': RoundtableStill-feuding rockers tried new tricks during second round of their ongoing battle. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Van Halen, 'OU812': Retro Album ReviewVan Halen, 'OU812': Retro Album ReviewVan Hagar's sophomore effort is technically dazzling but not a lot of fun.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Van Halen Solidified the Sammy Hagar Era With 'OU812'How Van Halen Solidified the Sammy Hagar Era With 'OU812'Reworked lineup expanded their sound and kept the hits coming. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Sammy Hagar Gave Until It Hurt for Van Halen's 'Black and Blue'Sammy Hagar Gave Until It Hurt for Van Halen's 'Black and Blue'Singer's tour exploits left him "bruised up pretty bad, and in the wrong areas."Gary GraffGary Graff
How Van Halen's 'When It's Love' Sparked 'OU812'How Van Halen's 'When It's Love' Sparked 'OU812'Singer Sammy Hagar said he got "goosebumps" when he first heard the song.Gary GraffGary Graff
Did Van Halen Bite Off Too Much With 'OU812'? Did Van Halen Bite Off Too Much With 'OU812'? On the 30th anniversary of the band's second album with Sammy Hagar, our writers sit down for a roundtable discussion.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff