Both records suffer from some lackluster production. Guitar? Here we will tackle the toughest subjects in all of music. “. 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Not saying Sammy Hagar doesn’t technically have a better voice. Hagar’s musical sensitivity allowed Van Halen to gain access to a larger audience, with lyrics that were more introspective and dreamy. We aren’t including live records or compilations here, just studio albums. Put into context “5150” is a minor miracle. ( Log Out /  The very first entry into the “Vs.” column. Wolfgang was posed this question on social media and he responded, “They both kick ass. We will start by taking a look at the 2 biggest singles. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Van Halen has sold over 97 Million records in their 42 years in existence. Also released in 1995, not the peak for power ballads, which shows balls. I'm Almila, a freelance writer and a fan of rock music. Record sales mean next to nothing in today’s music landscape, and unless you are Adele or a country artist, a gold record is down right tremendous. Losing a frontman is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a band, especially one that relies heavily on said frontman. Ultimately I feel that you don’t have to choose one or the other, they are both different enough to not necessitate a choice. “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)” is another good single from “Balance.” It suffers more from 90’s syndrome more than anything else, but  I still enjoy it. In fact, I don’t think any question should be asked. You can see the photo of Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth posted on Twitter below. “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” and “Tattoo.” “Tattoo” is a terrible song. This comes to an average of ~8.15 million per album. The record has gone diamond with excess of 10 million records sold in the United States. Also, at the risk of sounding like a Hagar mark, every Hagar album went to number 1. Just because he screeched & wow’d” a lot doesn’t mean he wasn’t vocally sharp.“. Debuts, Album Sales, Longevity, Final Record, and Personal Preference. The war is dumb. Van Halen vs Van Hagar. ( Log Out /  Maybe on some other planet these lyrics make sense, but on here on Earth I can’t seem to decipher them. Sammy. A Twitter account named Rock History in Pictures started an unofficial poll asking Van Halen fans to decide which lead singer of the band was the better one, Sammy Hagar or David Lee Roth, and the answers were quite surprising.. While neither are truly terrible, “Balance,” sounds like a tired version of the Hagar era (which it was) and “ADKOT” sounds like a weird sort of forced reunion (which it was). This accompanied by expanded instrumentation from Eddie, who demonstrated firmer, more thematic elements, and an advanced mix of musical textures in each song. Sammy’s lyrics and softer side kept them relevant. Also, a deep seeded memory of it being at the end of the “Power Rangers Movie” probably has something to do with my love for it. In the late ’90s, Hagar would be replaced by Extreme singer Gary Cherone and Van Halen would have a greater influence over the band’s sound on Van Halen III. The question most people ask themselves is, am I a Van Halen person or am I a Van Hagar person? Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Sammy could write great lyrics and could sing circles around Dave, but Dave defined the Band spirit better.“. Coming off a split with one of the most famous men in the world shouldn’t bode well for any band. ( Log Out /  “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Eruption,” “You Really Got Me,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “Atomic Punk,” “Feel Your Love Tonight,” “Little Dreamer,” and “Ice Cream Man.”. It is by far my favorite Van Halen record, but we have to set bias aside here for the sake of argument and “5150” was no slouch. You could give this to Roth just based on the shear amount of records sold, but you can’t turn away from the time period and the fact that Hagar had 3 less records to work with here. Another fan named Bryce Valentine claimed it was actually an easy choice and commented: “Easy. Still, those first six albums I could listen to the rest of my life.“. When I think of Van Halen, I think of Roth, but Sammy might be a better singer while Roth is the better performer. The comparison between Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth regarding their performances as the frontman of Van Halen has been one of the most popular topics … The debut is just to iconic and still holds up perfectly. Sammy Hagar or David Lee Roth?Which one is better as a lead singer of Van Halen according to you? “I Can’t Stop Loving You” is one of the bands very best ballads. I am comfortable to call this one a toss up. We will start by breaking things down into 5 categories. Clearly Dave has survived Eddie’s abuse for longer and wins out here. Let’s start by saying that “Van Halen” is easily one of the best debut albums in Hard Rock history, hell even music history. Something that Diamond Dave has never done. Posted on June 16, 2014, in VS. and tagged Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Van Hagar, Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen. He’s a great singer. … So, “5150” has it’s work cut out for it here. Each era has its merits. Test: Which Metallica Song Describes Your Life? If Van Halen ceased to exist after 1984 that wouldn’t have been a huge surprise. Frontman? We should all learn to love them both. We will dive deep into the legendary acts two biggest frontmen (sorry Gary) and discover who really is the best Van Halen singer. In the comment section of the tweet, Van Halen fans started a long discussion presenting the good and bad sides of each singer. Van Halen vs Van Hagar. 57 million coming from the 7 Roth fronted albums and 27 million for the 4 Hagar fronted albums. A Twitter account named Rock History in Pictures started an unofficial poll asking Van Halen fans to decide which lead singer of the band was the better one, Sammy Hagar or David Lee Roth, and the answers were quite surprising. Recently, the Twitter account named Rock History in Pictures posted the photo of Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth and initiated an unofficial poll wondering Van Halen fans’ opinions about which one was the best lead singer. “Dreams” off “5150” is by far my favorite Van Halen song of all time. Synth vs. Each era has some timeless songs. 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As “1984,” would have been Dave’s last record with the band, which blows “Balance” out of the water. A Twitter user named Todd Theesfeld claimed that while Sammy Hagar was a great singer, David Lee Roth was a great frontman for Van Halen by stating: “Singer. Change ). A Van Halen fan named Eric agreed to the idea of Sammy being a great singer while David Lee Roth did a better job as a frontman and added: “Tough choice as they both bring something unique to the table. Tequila vs. This includes the 2012 album which really exists outside of this comparison in my opinion, but I’ll add it to make this a more even battle. “Balance” has gone 3x platinum in the States, “ADKOT” has maybe gone gold by this point. Furthermore, a fan named Mark Weissman reacted to the comments sort of underestimating the vocal talent of David Lee Roth and stated: “All the singing comments make me think many underestimate DLRs vocal ability. Quiz: Are You True Metallica Fan Or Poser? Hagar albums average out to be right around 7 million a record. But, “A Different Kind of Truth” does exist, so we must have this argument. We will dive deep into the legendary acts two biggest frontmen (sorry Gary) and discover who really is the best Van Halen singer. Van Hagar has sold roughly 27 million copies of their 4 albums. Roth has more time in but there might not be a Van Halen to be in today if Hagar never took the stick. The long winded point is whether you are a “Dreams” person, or a “Hot For Teacher” person, shouldn’t really matter. The comparison between Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth regarding their performances as the frontman of Van Halen has been one of the most popular topics of the rock music industry. Hagar has spent around 13. Do you prefer Hagar’s more mature lyrical content over the sometimes comical and over the top approach of David Lee Roth. “Balance” has still sold more. Let’s get to what really matters here, the substance. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Pop sensibilities vs. Hard Rock sensibilities? It is such a good upbeat song, the lyrics are motivational and the music matches it. That is nearly the whole record. So we are really close here averaging it out and taking into account that Roth has 3 more records than Hagar. DLR. Since we’re on the subject… If DLR stayed with the band, would they have survived Grunge the way they did with Sammy? Why not start with perhaps the touchiest subject? Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The band members themselves started making real money when Hagar joined the ranks. The vocals are mixed pretty terribly on both and the band sounds very muddled on “ADKOT.” “Balance” wins here though because it has Michael Anthony on the record. I know 19 years compared to 2 years, but cut me some slack here. So, if “A Different Kind of Truth” never came out we wouldn’t even have this discussion. Roth albums average out to be right around 8 million a record. But Dave was no slouch, ‘Big Bad Bill’ but one example + all the harmonies. “5150,” went to Number 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold in excess of 6 million in the United States. Whiskey? David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar is a debate that has gone on for decades with no real sign of ever stopping. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen is known for its energetic live shows and for the work of its acclaimed lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen.