Red Voodoo

Red Voodoo is a record on which Sammy Hagar, around positive rock and roll, sounds an unforced, open sound. Thick guitar riffs, light beats and a soaring voice give the whole a bright energy recalling tropical sunlight. It is a record full of fun, in the manner of the “Red Rocker.” Rather than relying on flashy experiment or grandiose staging, it values above all the pleasantness of a groove played with friends and stage-ready hooks. A relaxed atmosphere, drifting even with hints of the tequila and beach culture he is known for running as a business, wraps the whole. Songs brimming with a party feel naturally lift the listener into a positive mood. Its appeal is that, rather than showing off technique, it pursues straight the fun and release native to rock and roll. Sammy Hagar’s lively energy, undimmed even after a long career, is sealed in directly. It is a cheerful, approachable American-rock record you can enjoy without overthinking.