It's fitting that perennial party boy Sammy Hagar would title a CD after his own birth date, as every day of his life is seemingly a celebration for the stalwart rocker. The malleable Hagar moved on quickly following his successful stint in Van Halen. But while the frontman's trademark intense vocals and classic-rock core are present, many songs on Ten 13 feel updated. "Serious Juju" is a dark, slightly mechanized entry that would almost be at home on a Godsmack album. On the other hand, "The Message" is akin to some of Hagar's polished work with Van Halen. Ballads such as "Deeper Kinda Love" are decent, but it's on energetic rockers ("Shaka Doobie," "3 in the Middle") where Hagar shines. However, even where Ten 13 is more introspective, it's also energetic, muscular, and dynamic. --Katherine Turman