that "the philosophical soul and warmth" of Van Halen "evaporated when David Lee Roth packed it in." In a music magazine interview published a few years after the release of the album, Eddie Van Halen expressed his opinion that the record was not mixed as well as he would have liked: "Sonically it was shit." Some criticism of the album noted the bass guitar parts are of a low level in the mix compared to the vocals and other instruments. There has been speculation that the thin presence of bass guitar in the mix may be related to the Van Halen brothers' rumored growing animosity towards bassist Michael Anthony. In later years, Anthony would be forced out of the band and his songwriting credits removed or altered. Track listing Note "A Apolitical Blues" was absent from the cassette and vinyl pressings. Personnel Van Halen Sammy Hagar – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Eddie Van Halen – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals Alex Van Halen – drums, percussion Production Eika Aoshima – photography Ken Deane – assistant engineer Bobby Hata – mastering Jeri Heiden – art direction Donn Landee – producer, engineer Maura P. McLaughlin – art direction Van Halen – producers Stuart Watson – photography Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Singles Billboard (United States) Certifications See also List of glam metal albums and songs References Van Halen albums 1988 albums Warner Records albums Albums produced by Donn Landee Albums recorded in a home studio