For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

by Van Halen

Overview

The smirking title indicates the true nature of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Van Halen's third album with Sammy Hagar. Backing away from the diversity of OU812, the band turns in some of the most basic, straightforward rock & roll of its career. At times, F.U.C.K. recalls the sleek hard rock of Hagar's early-'80s albums, and it's undeniable that his limited vocal power had a great deal to do with the obvious nature of most of this music. While the band is still tight and professional -- and Eddie Van Halen's guitar work remains impressive -- the songwriting is, by and large, undistinguished, with the anthemic "Right Now" standing out as the most memorable song of the batch, mainly because of its incessant chorus. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/12/2024
Label:	Warner Records
UPC:	0603497825080
Rank:	16884

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Van Halen   Primary Artist
Eddie Van Halen   Keyboards,Vocals (Background),Guitar
Sammy Hagar   Vocals
Alex Van Halen   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Michael Anthony   Bass,Drums,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Jeff Scruton   Producer
Eddie Van Halen   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Van Halen   Producer
Sammy Hagar   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Mike Scott   Engineer
Alex Van Halen   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Andy Johns   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Lee Herschberg   Engineer
Michael Scott   Mixing,Engineer
David Seltzer   Photography
Glenn Wexler   Photography
Ted Templeman   Mixing,Producer
Jeri Heiden   Art Direction
Michael Anthony   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Carolyn Mayer   Producer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering Engineer