Crazy Times

Crazy Times is a record on which Sammy Hagar & the Circle, around positive rock and roll, sound powerful playing by skilled members. Hard rock’s drive and the lightness of blues and pop coexist naturally, and Sammy’s lively energy, undimmed even after a long career, fills the whole. Rather than being caught only by the flashier songs, following the sonic center, the placement of the choruses and the flow between songs carefully reveals the fulfilling face of the album as a whole. A veteran’s ease and the pure joy of playing with friends are pushed to the fore as a powerful groove. While holding a gaze on the times, the musical axis remains positive and open. Its appeal is that, rather than showing off technique, it pursues straight the fun of rock and roll played by a band as one. A mature voice and a sturdy band sound mesh at a high level. It is a fulfilling record that powerfully proves Sammy Hagar remains an active rocker even after a long career.