Livin' It Up!

Livin’ It Up! is a record on which Sammy Hagar, using thick guitar, light beats and an open voice, sounds unforced hard rock. The songs have a tropical brightness and a blues-derived tenacity, and the fun of a singer deep into a long career comes through straightforwardly. From the drive of the opener “Sam I Am” and the freshness of “Living On A Coastline” to the cheer of “Mexico” and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” every song is full of positive energy. Big hooks and live-feeling playing sit naturally side by side, and the joy of playing with friends is valued above flashy tricks. A sunlit, relaxed air recalling the beach and tequila culture he loves wraps the whole. It feels good that it pursues the fun and release native to rock and roll over technique. Full of positive energy, it is a lively, approachable rock-and-roll album in Sammy Hagar’s manner.