OU812

by Van Halen

OU812 cover art

Continuing the massive commercial momentum of their Sammy Hagar era, this record heavily integrates synthesizers alongside traditional hard rock instrumentation. The songwriting leans deeply into radio-friendly hooks and polished melodies, alienating some early purists while ensuring immense mainstream success. It ultimately became the group's first full-length to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 charts.

Genres

  • Hard Rock

Tracklist

  1. Mine All Mine
  2. When It's Love
  3. A.F.U. (Naturally Wired)
  4. Cabo Wabo
  5. Source Of Infection
  6. Feels So Good
  7. Finish What Ya Started
  8. Black And Blue
  9. Sucker In A 3 Piece