Aynsley Dunbar & Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar - Nine on a 10 Scale (1976)


While most would suggest that the seminal American hard rock debut from the Sammy Hagar-fronted Montrose is the real coming-out for the singer/guitarist, serious Hagar fans might disagree and offer that title to Nine on a Ten Scale. After two discs with Montrose (a self-titled record and Paper Money), Hagar struck out on his own and quickly released this solo debut after Capitol Records snatched up the hot young vocalist in 1976. If Hagar was anxious to show that he had musical skills that extended way beyond the gravel-voiced, Led Zeppelin-esque howling that he had demonstrated with Ronnie Montrose's heavy metal outfit, this recording definitely accomplishes that goal. Featuring mostly Hagar-penned material, and plenty of the singer's own guitar work as well, this disc -- while not a huge commercial success -- proved that Hagar possessed many talents. Unfortunately, some weak production and questionable lyrics make this record a pretty difficult listen decades after its initial release. But Hagar's voice is unconditionally impressive, and the music has enough of a spark to suggest the artist's rare ability to define a unique musical style. - Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide

Nine on a 10 Scale yang dirilis pada tahun 1976 adalah solo album pertama dari Sammy Hagar setelah dia hengkang dari band lamanya, Montrose. Musiknya sendiri tertata cukup apik, campuran antara hard rock dan pop yang cukup enak dinikmati. Bermula dari album ini akan terlahir seorang lagi legenda musik Rock. Saya rasa kita semua tak bisa memungkirinya, Van Halen era Hagar menjual album dan mencetak hits lebih banyak semenjak Hagar bergabung pada grup itu! Bahkan fansnya menyebut dirinya Van Hagar....

Track list:
1. Keep On Rockin
2. Urban Guerilla
3. Flamingos Fly
4. China
5. Silver Lights
6. All American
7. Confession (Please Come Back)
8. Young Girl Blues
9. Rock 'n' Roll Romeo

Line up:
Sammy Hagar - Lead Vocals, guitar
Bill Church - Bass
Scott Quick - Guitars
Wizard - Keyboards
Aynsley Dunbar - Drums

With:
Tower Of Power Horns.

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