Join host Pete Pardo as he ranks the studio albums of veteran British hard rock act UFO. #ufo
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@donaldlamkin13054 жыл бұрын
It warms my heart to hear someone speaking highly of UFO.
@fin47103 жыл бұрын
I am just glad that there's folk like and me that are into UFO. Loved UFO since I was about 12 in 1980. It was they're heavier stuff. But love almost all thier tunes
@alwilson32047 ай бұрын
@@fin4710 I go back to about 72, and love the Bolton era, the Schenker years and the Chapman era up to the mid-80's.
@sbziel4 ай бұрын
Long live UFO!!!!!
@sbziel4 ай бұрын
You Are Here! doesn't have stand out tracks but for some reason something draws me to it.. UFO does not have a bad album... LOL leven oved the pre schenker UFO
@b2tall2394 жыл бұрын
These "ranking" videos have inspired me to go back and revisit a lot of long-unlistened albums as well as checking out more recent work from classic bands like Uriah Heep and UFO. Thanks, Pete.
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Thats where some fun is no doubt
@brentwalls6563 жыл бұрын
I've done the same thing revisiting and completing my Discography
@richardssab2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@stephensdygert76003 жыл бұрын
The production on Phenomenon is stellar. Outstanding album.
@izzimichaels28922 жыл бұрын
leo lyons did a great job in recognizing schenker's talent and exploiting it.
@themightydecibel-heavymeta71304 жыл бұрын
The Wild The Willing & The Innocent = #1 UFO album of all time. Brilliantly written and performed ... a deep, deep album with tons of charm and diversity. One of the best hard rock albums ever produced IMO.
@stevesnvegas90404 жыл бұрын
You are correct!
@abe38024 жыл бұрын
Same for me. On my top list of all albums all bands counted.
@spikeboots51334 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you . An outstanding album, every song is great. Not one weak track on the LP. Amazing guitar riffs and leads that stand up to any that Schenker did on any UFO studio LP.
@chuckpriselac79584 жыл бұрын
The Mighty Decibel - Heavy Metal yes! The Wild The Willing and The Innocent is my #1 as well. Solid from top to bottom. Not one filler track. High Stakes and Dangerous Men is my second favorite. Lights out, No Place to Run and Making Contact round out my top 5. The first 2 albums, Misdemeanor, Sharks and Ain’t Misbehaving are my 5 worst.
@macaronisalad53 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to the Schenker era . Just my opinion . when others say they prefer the tonka and other eras it's almost every time that they started listening to them during that era. If you take the fan base that has listened to them from the beginning to the end they almost always say schenker era is the best. Again, just my opinion
@skridtractor8754 жыл бұрын
My first two UFO albums I bought were 'Obsession' & 'Lights Out' through the old Columbia House Record Club back in the 1970's. I'd never heard of them before, but, the club's monthly mini-catalog's description of those LPs sounded cool and when I listened to them, I was hooked. Amazing records. Loved your list and mine is fairly similar.
@StamfordBridge4 жыл бұрын
All the LPs I got through Columbia House remain drenched in nostalgia for me. I could list about twenty from memory.
@robertholmes74674 жыл бұрын
Great list Pete, my wife and I loved Misdemeanor. It was just one of those moments in our life. I saw UFO live when Schenker rejoined and the anticipation to hear and see him was palpable. The guy really is a guitar god. The gig was pretty good too. UFO are a great band that don't get the recognition they deserve. With my tongue firmly in my cheek, could you imagine if they released a double live album in there heyday... Haha! Thanks for this Pete, it is good to see UFO getting some well deserved love.
@samuelkuehl68814 жыл бұрын
Phenomenon well always be my number one, it got my into UFO, and I agree that Rock Bottom is probably their greatest song of all time
@markrushton15164 жыл бұрын
For me it was Lights Out, then Osession and Force it. They were untouchable during this period with Moggs great vocals (he still sounds good) and Schenkers stunning gtr work. This was pre van Halen and he was on fire with that hard electric tone and his technique. UFO just had it then. Saw them on Force It tour and it was £1 ($2) a ticket. They stormed that show. Even met Schenker coming out after the gig.!Other gtr players have done a great job but this was the period I saw them numerous times and was so into them. They still sound good today. Production really ramped up when Ron Nevison was hired for Lights Out. Thanks for reminding me all these albums
@tommyboyindy11574 жыл бұрын
Phenomenon. For the same reason others have said it was my first UFO album and made me fall in love with them.
@kurtkluge16864 жыл бұрын
Despite having seen Schenker before, yesterday was my first time seeing UFO in Waukegan, IL. I missed the shows in St. Charles, so I figured that was it. This one popped up, so I bought tickets and went with my brother. After seeing hundreds of concerts, it was easily one of the best. Great band, Phil can still sing (and joke with the audience), and he'll be 72 this April. Andy still rocking on drums, Vinnie is an amazing guitarist. Rest of band great. I wasn't bored for one second of the show. All of the oldies stood for the whole show (I'm not old, of course....) and were singing loudly. Great, great band over many eras. I will be sad to see them go, but if you have a chance to see them still, go, by all means!
@danehlert38564 жыл бұрын
Was there as well, my first U.F.O. show too!! Seen Micheal a couple of times. My impression is that Phil has still got it, Andy didn't miss a beat, the bass player kinda reminds my of a young Pete Way, the rhythm guitar/ keyboard player held his own and Vinnie Moore is a master of his craft. Glad I went, made me wish though that I could have seen the classic line up live in person. At least we have Strangers In The Night to put us there in our mind.
@tttarms19704 жыл бұрын
I missed it....HATE that venue....
@kurtkluge16864 жыл бұрын
@@tttarms1970 What don't you like about the Genesee Theatre? It was my first time there, so I am just curious. I seemed pretty nice to me, an old movie theater, I am guessing, and then slightly more modern amenities and such.
@tttarms19704 жыл бұрын
@@kurtkluge1686 I was there for a comedy show.... way to crammed...I'm 6'4 and it was very tight....plus the fact way out in waukegan....
@kurtkluge16864 жыл бұрын
@@tttarms1970 I am 6'5, so no stranger to cramped quarters. With everyone standing, as I prayed to God they would, it was better than sitting tightly between people.
@caryheuchert4 жыл бұрын
I dig the space rock of “Flying” and “UFO 1”. I remember when “Lights Out” came out, and liked their version of Love’s “Alone Again Or”.
@clanspen4 жыл бұрын
I think the first 2 records are great, UFO live is a hidden gem
@caryheuchert4 жыл бұрын
John G Agreed!!! They were in similar territory as bands like early Hawkwind and Amon Duul II”
@gwts11714 жыл бұрын
Yeah, over time those have really grown on me!
@marksalerno1294 жыл бұрын
Just saw UFO last night. Great concert! Only ranking the 70’s Schenker albums. Wasn’t a Chapman fan. I do like Vinnie Moore but haven’t heard a lot of his stuff. 1) Force It 2) No Heavy Petting 3) Phenomenon 4) Lights Out 5) Obsession Absolutely love Strangers in the Night.
@Paulthediecastguy4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you rank Y&T/Yesterday and Today. Such an underrated band. Dave Meniketti is such a great guitar player and singer.
@warborn_inc.4 жыл бұрын
Dave still sounds and plays amazing. One of the best voices in rock.
@treffbennett65344 жыл бұрын
love Y&T-especially Earthshaker, Black Tiger, and Mean Streak......Dave is phenomenal talent!
@scottutz12454 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I think every release from Y&T is a good record, some obviously stronger than others, but I can listen to any of their records and enjoy it, I can’t say that about very many bands.
@fredbergstrom48663 жыл бұрын
Dave is so under appreciated on guitar and vocals.
@abe38024 жыл бұрын
The Wild, The Willing... is my fave. So important album for me back in the early eighties. An album I rank high among all bands counted.
@MrTrevorjc14 жыл бұрын
Great one. I rank it tied for 3 with no place to run
@MrPaulEbbs4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Most played. Most enjoyable, and they were killer live on that and the next two tours.
@Mission2Transition6414 жыл бұрын
Agree. as much as im a huge Schenker fan. NO DENYING the Chapman era with the wild and willing.... damn great LP with awesome riffs and songs. In my top 5 of UFO for sure. I remember buying it at the cut out bin!
@scottuforox76544 жыл бұрын
Played the heck out if that. Lettin Go favorite UFO song.
@mikeprofo23284 жыл бұрын
Strangers in the Night was the first UFO album I got, but by that time Schenker had left. The first time I saw them live was on the Mechanix tour with Chapman & all the UFO studio albums I have are the Chapman ones (No Place to Run, The Wild, the Willing....& Mechanix). I'm sure the Schenker studio albums are great, but I already had the best stuff from them on Strangers. Saw them again with Atomic Tommy & It didn't seem as good, so I sort of lost track of them after that. Not dissin' any of their later albums, I just haven't heard them. I just moved on to other things.
@uhfch23584 жыл бұрын
Although this ranking is for studio albums, UFO’s Stangers in the Night is so far above, that any studio cut pales in comparison. When I hear the solo in “I’m a Loser” or that last lick in “Love to Love,” followed by an instantaneous burst of crowd applause, I get an adrenaline rush.
@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev62514 жыл бұрын
Rubbish obsession stands up against any album from any band
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
UHF EXACTLY RIGHT. For me its the solo notes on Lights Out and Rock Bottom and Natural Thing is such a beast 💪 of a tune at high decibels. Lights Out Chicago!
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
@@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251 Sorry man. Strangers in the Night is just on a higher level stratosphere but I proudly own Obsession on vinyl and love it completely. Bad ass.
@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev62514 жыл бұрын
@@rangerrick222 yeah but it is not a studio album 😜
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Look guys. This is silly. We are all such huge fans on UFO it doesn't matter. If it wasn't for the studio albums I wouldn't have heard Hot 'n Ready and Highway Lady. Nonrev I agree with you too. Obsession is such a great album I cranked it all throughout school. Schenker freakin' shreds. It's all good. I bought 'em all! We should all have a UFO Michael Schenker party!
@treffbennett65344 жыл бұрын
It must be said that STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT is still the greatest live rock album of all time!
@RovennaR4 жыл бұрын
My Top 10: 1) The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent 2) Mechanix 3) Force It 4) Phenomenon 5) No Heavy Petting 6) Lights Out 7) Making Contact 8) Obsession 9) Misdemeanor 10) High Stakes & Dangerous Men I think that Neil Carter`s contribution to UFO in the early 80´s is really underestimated. His songwriting was simply great at this time.
@GodsTruthMinistries4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic review! One of my most favorite bands of all time!! Agree with the top few for sure, especially the top three order. Great job Pete.
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Self-Made Man has a killer opening riff AND gotta love Schenker's rolling guitar riffing on the harmony. Damn!
@yakimacleanteamseanfrankmu67454 жыл бұрын
Walk on Water should have been a huge come back album great production and songs sonically produced as good as Obsession IMO.
@kennethniemczyk3 жыл бұрын
Walk on Water is my favorite. Every song is top notch.
@jtoms34 жыл бұрын
Walk on Water is great. One of the best albums of the 90's by any band, in my opinion.
@kennethniemczyk3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@brentwalls6563 жыл бұрын
Agree
@blamhof4 жыл бұрын
For me Lights Out was their best, many great memories of them rocking The Mayfair Ballroom on a Friday night at Newcastle Upon Tyne then getting the mail train home at 2am often drunk as a skunk. Happy days.
@theaxis20003 жыл бұрын
Phenomenon changed my life when it came out and it, along with Strangers In The Night were the biggest influences on my tastes to this day
@JCridford3 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the most consistently brilliant UK rock bands of all time, and a massive inspiration to me growing up in the 00s - I got that 'Essential' CD from a second-hand shop after hearing Doctor Doctor and started collecting all their records soon afterwards. Right to the end they were a class act, and Phil's voice stayed in tact all the way through!
@exciter25064 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I saw UFO in the 70's in Chicago supporting the Lights Out album and also recording for the Strangers in the Night live album, my absolute favorite UFO. Lights out will always hold a special place for me.
@rocky-o4 жыл бұрын
'phenomenon' was my first ufo album when it came out...i got it 'cause i liked the cover...then i loved the music and it became my number one...'force it' fell into my second favorite slot' with 'lights out' third and 'obsession' a close fourth...fifth however, i would put 'no place to run'...and i do agree it lacks the balls of other albums, but it has such a great studio feel to it, i can overlook it's testicular absence....great vid pete...peace....
@dt69494 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourite bands. So many classic albums and so difficult to rank. For me Lights Out just narrowly comes out in front. What about a list of your favourite NWOBHM albums Pete?
@joelutz43484 жыл бұрын
Just seeing the cover of Obsession gives me goose bumps. My favorite album by my favorite band. Great ranking, Pete!
@franciskocher2003 жыл бұрын
The cover of Obsession is awful but the music is very very good.
@mickshrimpton64944 жыл бұрын
Phenomenon is easily my fav. Great stuff Pete, thanks
@madmattdrummer54874 жыл бұрын
The schenker era is great, especially Phenomenon, but I personally think that their first 3 albums, UFO 1, UFO flying and UFO live are just pure gold. Hardcore hard rock, psychedelic space rock, and just pure musicianship. Mick Bolton absolutely killed it on guitar! To me, I feel like that’s the true UFO
@zundap100 Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I'm saying, that space-rock UFO is better than pop-rock UFO.
@shawnmosleh23636 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brother!!!!!!!!!!
@sbziel4 ай бұрын
Don't know why it took me so long to buy more UFO after getting a double CD cheap of the pre Schenker basically UFO 1 and Flying repackage together I believe.
@geruto177604 жыл бұрын
Big thank you to you Pete for making me get out OBSESSION back on the turntable. Man, it's rocks and the sound is so tight.
@Toffe674 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this list, Pete. On my list, Strangers in the Night is number one but as you exclude live albums from your lists, here's my list: 1. Lights Out 2. The Wild, The Willing and the Innocent 3. Force It 4. Mechanix 5. Making Contact 6. Obsession 7. No Heavy Petting 8. No Place to Run 9. Walk on Water 10. Phenomenon 11. Covenant 12. The Salentino Cuts 13. Sharks 14. The Visitor 15. High Stakes & Dangerous Men 16. The Monkey Puzzle 17. You are Here 18. Seven Deadly 19. Misdemeanour 20. A Conspiracy of Stars 21. Flying 22. UFO 1
@LuchaLibertaria4 жыл бұрын
Great band! My faves are Obsession and Lights Out. Walk On Water is an underrated gem & New albums kicks ass too!
@williamwalker1462 жыл бұрын
One of the best bands ever. One of the best discographies ever. The band still making pretty good stuff to this day as opposed to many of their contemporary hard rock and metal bands. The Schenker albums are rightfully the top 5: 5. Obsessions (could be replacing Phenomenon any time though) 4. Phenomenon 3. No Heavy Petting 2. Force It 1. Lights Out All upper echelon and could be sorted around a bit. Especially loved the tale about how you got hooked on Lights Out, Pete.
@glenngailey49164 жыл бұрын
I never heard of UFO until I saw them open for Rush in 1977. Love them, have every album.
@izzimichaels28922 жыл бұрын
great show. i think the cover charge was $8.....
@davisflyer4 жыл бұрын
Obsession was my first UFO album. I remember picking it up at Sam Goody's at the mall in the cut out section for a few bucks. Probably around 1981. Took it home and I was hooked! Went right out and picked up Strangers In the Night. WOW!! Totally blown away! Became a fan after that! Great band.
@ianparrish65434 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete ! I really enjoy your album reviews and i'm so glad you did one on UFO. Your story of buying albums across from your dad's work and the old turntable at your parents place really hit home,been there,very cool. Keep 'em coming coming Pete,enjoy your site very much. Rock on !
@63mckenzie4 жыл бұрын
I think Rush was the only band I saw more times than UFO. Incredible band. 1 Obsessions 2 Lights Out 3 Phenomenon 4 No Heavy Petting 5 No Place to Run
@spaceace43874 жыл бұрын
Out of the ones I've heard: 01) Force It 02) Phenomenon 03) Obsession 04) The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent 05) UFO 06) UFO II 07) Lights Out 08) No Heavy Petting 09) No Place To Run
@johnbradshaw50975 ай бұрын
UFO have long been my favourite rock band. My favourite line up was the Strangers in the Night version of the band. Your ranking of the studio albums is about right me thinks with the sound they got on Obsession being a great sound from a period of outstanding recordings. Its wonderful to hear a UFO aficionado speaking appreciatively of a band that served as a vehicle for some Schenker and Mogg magic, which was augmented by Way, Raymond, and Parker.
@readingforwisdom70374 жыл бұрын
You just about nailed it Pete, and personal context with UFO is everything. My top 3 (in no order) are Phenomenon, Lights Out, and The Wild, The Willing...Played in a band a hundred years ago and Doctor Doctor was a staple. It is a loved song in the UK because it is a 'native English' Southern Rock track at heart. Rooted in London with a cheeky nod to Muscle Shoals etc. UFO are the King Lear of heavy rock. A majestically tragic triumph. Thanks for the countdown.
@blackfender1004 жыл бұрын
Flying was my first UFO listen in the 70's.I Always Ranked the Schenker Years high on my list.But I like all the work they did.
@iaingammie17994 жыл бұрын
Almost the same order as you. 1. Obsession 2. Lights Out 3. Force It 4. No Heavy Petting 5. Phenomenon 6 The Wild The Willing & The Innocent. Amazing band.
@sunsin15924 жыл бұрын
Sweet; going to see these guys in concert next week! Got into them because of Eddie Trunk always plugging them on That Metal Show.
@jimmyr2044 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. As a long time metal fan but relatively new to UFO, this gives me a great place to start.
@user-mv2sq6mc8w4 жыл бұрын
My personal UFO top3: 1. Obsession, 2. Walk on water, 3. The wild the willing and the innocent. I'm OK with your ranking, it is decent, honest! No nonsense stuff! Keep on rockin' man!
@PaoloNarc4 жыл бұрын
UFO with Schenker are on another level, he has that melodic tasteful way of playing that only he and Gary Moore have.
@guadalahonky40024 жыл бұрын
(1981) The Wild, Willing & The Innocent - UFO finished playing off the Paul Buckmaster's string arrangement for 'Profession Of' in the year 2000. This is Paul Chapman's best solo. This album is also features Phil Mogg's 'Lonely Heart during Phil's Bruce Springsteen-style writing period.
@crusheverything44494 жыл бұрын
I agree Profession of Violence has Chapman’s best solo. He should’ve ripped off Schenker more often! Haha!
@williambaron52004 жыл бұрын
I agree my # 1 too. Thanks Pete. ! Appreciations for your channel and content.
@maverickminstrel15572 жыл бұрын
my top 3... Obssession, Wild Willing and Innocent, Walk On Water. great band!!
@diannecarpenter77184 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooooo much for your ranking UFO!! I love UFO!🎤🎸🎵🥁
@mattyboywalker90944 жыл бұрын
FINALLY one of my fav bands of Al time. This is so so so hard need to give this some thought
@richbrout164 жыл бұрын
So I started listening to UFO in 82 or 83. Wore them out. I had to go to summer school Every year and UFO always takes me back to those summers. What an underrated, massively talented band. Deserved More Glory.
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Hmm. Started after Schenker left. Curious how those stack up to you after exposure to the earlier stuff
@richbrout164 жыл бұрын
@@rangerrick222 Schenker years were the Best!! I had an album called 'Headstone' that was a greatest hits with some live cuts if I remember correctly. "Phenomenon", "Lights Out" "Force It" "The Wild, Willing and the Innocent" were my favorite albums.
@bonesjackson814 жыл бұрын
The only rating I can do for my favorite band is 1. UFO with Schenker 2. The rest
@dohoeijmans24324 жыл бұрын
Bones Jackson same
@lifeisnice234 жыл бұрын
Amen to that! 🤘🤘👍🇩🇪
@digmacdiggydoo4 жыл бұрын
I like the Chapman stuff and probably because it was the early 80's that I got in the band.
@michaellrakes55214 жыл бұрын
The Writer from Mechanix is one of UFOs greatest riffs, especially outside of the Schenker era
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Michael spot on. I loved the Writer as soon as I heard it Not Schenker but gotta love that ❤️ tune. It absolutely Rocks when played LOUD.
@michaellrakes55214 жыл бұрын
@@rangerrick222 absolutely. It's wasted at a low volume lol
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, what do you think here. Would "The Writer" have sounded better or much different had Michael Schenker recorded it? Tough one, but where would you go with that? -Bill
@Mission2Transition6414 жыл бұрын
Agree, when i heard The WRITER, i was blown away , being a great riff rocker and Phil's vocals. I became instant fan of the Chapman era
@warborn_inc.4 жыл бұрын
The albums with Tonka on guitar are excellent..of course Schenker is a beast, but too many people throw shade at the 4 albums Chapman played on.
@jeremydicker66134 жыл бұрын
Interesting review pete..for me the one i keep going back to is No Heavy Pettin....btw my first gig seeing them was Roundhouse 77 lights out tour..some of which is on youtube..would love to see you review The Babys/John Waite..
@treffbennett65344 жыл бұрын
Babys are sorely underrated-great band! Bad English-great album, as well!
@710carioca4 жыл бұрын
A very down to earth UFO review, no pun intended.I like the fact that his videos are back to back without cuts and editings. In some other channels there is a cut in every few minutes or so....In my opinion it kind of breaks the flow. Cheers!
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
Yep indeed
@bobgraham39314 ай бұрын
Love UFO! Thanks for the review. Got a few more albums to check out. Love the Vinnie Moore albums. Great talent. Of course the Schenker era is incredible. Need to listen to more of the Chapman stuff!
@scottallen86518 ай бұрын
So nice to hear this way you speak of UFO. Would welcome to hear you delve further into anything else about the catalog or particular album. You are spot on or pretty damn close in what you say. Say more see if it holds up here. Thanks take care
@robbalsley47594 жыл бұрын
Pete, thank you again for all of your totally awesome vids. I always search on and listen to your number one album from your worst to best vids.
@adamfox96514 жыл бұрын
Obsession and Lights Out are my two favorites, too, in no particular order. I always wondered why I never heard UFO played on NYC FM radio in the late '70s/early '80s. I had never heard of them until the late '80s, when a friend of mine, who discovered them while going to college upstate, came home for the summer and played me the aforementioned albums.
@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev62514 жыл бұрын
The best rock/metal band that ever existed, been listening to them since 1974, the worst thing they ever did has easily been ain't misbehaving, total shit. 👌🇬🇧
@vistalite4 жыл бұрын
I just saw UFO for the last time on Sunday. Neil Carter was having the time of his life filling in for Paul Raymond (RIP). Phil and Andy were terrific. At 71 and 67 no less!
@terenceboris8514 жыл бұрын
I saw Vinnie Moore do a guitar seminar at Victor’s Music in Ridgewood NJ c.1988 ::: he showed us how to do sweeping arpeggios. I went home and I got it!
@tedfordhyde4 ай бұрын
Obsession is definitely my favorite studio album. Great presentation, Pete.
@dougnelsin14804 жыл бұрын
I just saw these guys a few days ago. It was a great show!!
@Mission2Transition6414 жыл бұрын
thanks, Pete! My favorite all time band! I been saving this up to view on my day off. I first became aware of UFO, when a friends older brother had Phenomenon and Strangers in the Night. About a year later , i went to see Molly Hatchet in concert Dec. 80, and MSG was opening. I had no idea at the time, Schenker was the guy from UFO, I was 15, 16, and didnt connect. But, I bought that first MSG 1980 debut and was blown away! Still a favorite. Then, I dug back and found the UFO catalog. THis was early 80, 81, 82. The Paul Chapmann era, which i LOVE also...great songs, riffs on No Place To Run, Wild WIlling, etc. Want to hear my one cool UFO story.? I was stationed in Germany, 1993 and i saw a poster around town , near Frankfurt advertising UFO REUNION TOUR ..with Quiet RIot and Doc Holliday. Rocking around Christmas Tour. First date was the one i got tix for Babenhausen, near Frankfurt, The UFO band names were displayed on the poster (which i still have) Mog, way, parker, raymond and Chapmann!!?? Paul was to be the guitar player ?! A couple of weeks prior to the show, those same posters has his name taped over with SCHENKER! Hahaha! Well, I wasnt mad!! I saw the show. They played the whole Strangers in the Night LP. I actually brought my copy to the gig to see if i would get lucky to get an autograph. Usually easy at German shows. Schenker had a table set up , in the entrance , selling his Thank You cd. He chatted and autographed my LP cover . After the gig I saw the UFO bus, I met Andy Parker, he took my LP and got it singed by the rest of guys in the bus Probably wore out after the first gig, having a drink. I asked Andy Parker, WHAT IS THE DEAL with Chapmann on the poster? Was he gonna be in the band again? HE just smiled and laughed it off. Great band. I never saw them again in concert. Too bad they couldnt keep it together with Schenker. Glad to see both still out rocking in 2019/2020!
@EternalChampion4354 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, UFO one of my favorites. Thanks for doin a video and sharing your eye on these albums.
@chuckrozich9844 жыл бұрын
completely underrated band. tragically overlooked. great guitarists and lyrics that are often overlooked. I agree with regards to the wild willing and the innocent masterpiece.
@tomfisher21034 жыл бұрын
Nice review on UFO. I'm going to have to delve into the bands catalogue as I confess I don't have any. Any plans to do a Humble Pie album ranking?
@psychedelicpunkster68404 жыл бұрын
Fantastic , just the group i want to learn about , Rock on Pete lead me to the strongest Lp to start off with, Hanx
@treffbennett65344 жыл бұрын
Get Obsession and Lights Out-the earlier albums lack good production, but have been remastered, but I have yet to hear them.....they are essential! Force It, being the cream of the crop.
@bigdaddy78624 жыл бұрын
Great picks Pete! Those are also my top 2 favorite UFO albums I first discovered UFO in 1977 through Columbia House record and tape club. Lights Out still my number 1
@nossasenhoradoo8714 жыл бұрын
I had the genuine pleasure of seeing UFO live. (Great party afterwards, too.)
@zourtman4 жыл бұрын
Classic Schenker from '74 to '80 is what I keep going back to over and over after seeing UFO live with him in 1978. 1. Force It, 2. Obsession, 3. Strangers in the night, 4. Phenomenon, 5. No Heavy Petting, 6. Lights Out .
@BretAHart4 жыл бұрын
J&R...wow, that mention brought back some memories. Had a couple of stores here in the Milwaukee area, always had a great time looking for records there.
@tatedavis20164 жыл бұрын
I love this band so much. I think Phenomenon might be my favorite.
@DokkenSabbath4 жыл бұрын
Force It is my favorite UFO album, by far. Good list overall.
@richcohen76444 жыл бұрын
Lights Out was the first album I bought. Hadn't heard a single note before that, but the opening riff of Too Hot to Handle got me for life.
@johnhenfrey59364 жыл бұрын
Seen them play live just once at, Ivanhoes, Huddersfield in the early 1970’s great night.
@marcelaoferreira25662 жыл бұрын
Pete you are the man! These ranking albums videos are so usefull. I keep redescovering old gems because of them!! Great work Pete!!
@robertlamkin56484 жыл бұрын
The title track to 'Lights Out', one of the greatest rock songs EVER! Michael and Phil just kill on that. That song alone brings the album to #1 in my book.
@nirrrvana884 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that song is imho even better than Rock Bottom, definitely the best song on the album.
@toneman84782 жыл бұрын
Their overall best song in my opinion
@richardskin85914 жыл бұрын
Great vid pete! Fell in love with this band with strangers in the night, my absolute favorite live album. Any chance for an Eloy, or barclay james harvest rank?
@briansmith50464 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete just bought the UFO ten album boxed set of the studio albums 1974-- 1986 featuring all the albums in your review , amazing run - through & very timely for me , can't wait to hear them all , cheers Pete keep up the reviews
@mikenealon40424 жыл бұрын
thank you for keeping ufo's legacy alive. lights out
@ayeatropoulos14 жыл бұрын
Great show!! Right on point!!! ...and our wives sound very similar in their reaction to our musical choices; especially the t-shirts.
@nod551064 жыл бұрын
Great band. i cant argue with your list too much, with the exception of Wild, Willing ,and the Innocent. To me, that album will always be #1 or #2. I also think that more needs to be said about the visual art direction of their album covers, especially from the 70's. Such strange and wonderful imagery, i love it.
@jerrygorge15643 жыл бұрын
I agree, The Wild album is my favorite UFO album
@user-sh3vz3ol3j4 жыл бұрын
My favorite is Walk on Water. I also loved No Heavy Petting.
@johnwales42143 жыл бұрын
Walk on Water is very good.
@user-sh3vz3ol3j3 жыл бұрын
@@johnwales4214 Thanks man, the magic suddenly came back and it was a miracle for me.
@johnwales42143 жыл бұрын
@@user-sh3vz3ol3j Me too. I was disappointed with the two that followed, especially Sharks. I think that the Vinnie Moore era rocks. I hope that they will put out one more. The Salentino Cuts is awful. It would be a shame that it would be their final album. But the rest are good.
@user-sh3vz3ol3j3 жыл бұрын
@@johnwales4214 Totally agree, unfortunate the magic disappeared with each following album. Really wish Schenker could do something again with UFO but maybe he's happy with his MSF which is great, too.
@johnwales42143 жыл бұрын
@@user-sh3vz3ol3j Written in the Sand was excellent.
@AncientAmbience4 ай бұрын
I'm all hung up on Walk on Water again. I was lucky enough to catch UFO in NY back in 1997 or so when they were still supporting songs on that album. I got there early and got to sit down with Michael and talk Vs and guitar strings. A+ show :)
@kennethjohnsson62414 жыл бұрын
Saw them back in 76' at my school Great and so loud. Falkenberg. Sweden.
@woutwout83984 жыл бұрын
I've gotten into UFO in recent years and the Chapman-era is my favorite era of the band. The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent would be my all-time favorite album, with No Place To Run and Mechanix coming in at n°2 and 3.
@turefromfinland32644 жыл бұрын
Yes, Paul Chapman was great!!!
@bionikball754 жыл бұрын
Great one today. Thanks Pete ⚡️
@paulosergiomunhoz44754 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the always excellent editions of "Ranking the Studio Albums". Here in Brazil there is nobody doing something so interesting with this theme. Some suggestions for the next editions, NAZARETH, SLADE, SWEET, SAXON, RORY GALLAGHER, STATUS QUO, FOGHAT AND GOV'T MULE. Thanks for the great videos.
@magnuswettermark60854 жыл бұрын
Ok. I like Mechanix and No place to run !! Underrated albums..
@LeonTheaker3 жыл бұрын
Mechanix was the first album of theirs I bought - it was the recent release at the time.
@gwts11714 жыл бұрын
This wasn't as daunting as I thought it was going to be. I swapped a few, but it went pretty quickly. Here we go: 21) The Monkey Puzzle 20) The Visitor 19) Seven Deadly 18) You Are Here 17) UFO 1 16) UFO 2: Flying 15) A Conspiracy of Stars 14) Mechanix 13) High Stakes & Dangerous Men 12) Misdemeanor (First album of theirs I heard, so it holds a special place for me.) 11) No Place to Run 10) Making Contact 9) Covenant 8) Walk on Water 7) Sharks 6) The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent 5) Phenomenon 4) No Heavy Petting 3) Obsession 2) Force It (This & Obsession could swap places depending on my mood.) 1) Lights Out (Easily my #1. Love To Love is my favorite song of theirs.) Thanks, Pete! See ya next time.
@timmorin23044 жыл бұрын
Brian Baker from Junkyard and Bad Religion?
@MrDeterioration4 жыл бұрын
You Are Here at 18??????
@MarcoFlores-tm5de3 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more, Obsession is my favorite UFO album as well. The leads are so in your face. Each lead sounds like he’s kicking a door in, walking through it in kicking your fkn ass!
@jeffconnolly980 Жыл бұрын
I went back and re listened to some ufo albums. Better now then I remembered. Ty
@jordansjournal30772 жыл бұрын
A bit off topic, but the two leads on “I’m a Loser” are so epic. Some of the most fluid kick ass pentatonic guitar playing I’ve ever heard. I discovered the band in 1991 when I was 17. It was like “okay, so this is where all the 80s metal comes from”. My favourite riff ever “Too Hot To Handle”. Again, epic.
@timmothymonaghan52364 жыл бұрын
Amen been a UFO fan since 78 seen them 5 times also with the Schenker n Pete Way era n also Tonka n Vinnie Moore
@drewrose3744 жыл бұрын
Huge UFO fan! And I agree with your list! Obsession is also my favorite as is The Wild the Willing and the Innocent all great stuff!
@axelheyst23974 жыл бұрын
Been a UFO fan since my 1st album Phenomenon back in the early '70s. One of the top rock bands of all time. Love your show.