Ten 13 by Sammy Hagar

Pros: Great Songs, Great Music, Great Vocals - What I expect from Sammy!
Cons: Only 47:30 long - I wish I had more to listen to.

I have not written a review in quite some time. However, SAMMY HAGAR HAS A NEW CD!!!, I just HAVE to write one! I’ll begin with a quick summary – this CD has some really great songs on it – the rest are basic, average Sammy. I like the...

Pros: This album is a great mix of rockers and ballads.
Cons: Only eleven songs. C'mon Sammy! We want more!

On his third album since parting with Van Halen, Sammy has put out another fine set of tunes. I have seen Sammy twice with Van Halen and twice solo and I must say that I love the stuff he is doing with his new band, the Waboritas! Don't get me wrong...

Pros: over 25,000 copies sold so far
Cons: only his best seller in my opinion

I bought this album the very day it was released. I have been expecting this album for quite some time. Many people have been fortunate enough to see Sammy play some of these tunes live prior to the album coming out, and reading their reviews, I knew...

Pros: It's Sammy...no Eddie and some really catchy tunes.
Cons: Doesn't sound like a well balanced Sammy album; a bit uneven.

Since getting booted out of that band with the wings on the two letters that are their trademark I think "10 Thirteen" might be Sammy's weakest album. I'm not saying it's a weak album (period!); but in terms of Sammy's catalog post 1995 I'd have to say it is. There are a few really catchy, can't seem to get it out of your head songs; but they are squashed by the others which seem to be trying too hard to sound like something or someone else. I was just surprised by this album's non-comerciality; maybe that's my problem with it. If you're a Sammy fan I'm sure you'll enjoy it, but find that of his last five albums it's probably the last one to get.