It warms my heart to hear someone speaking highly of UFO.

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.

The production on Phenomenon is stellar. Outstanding album.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Phenomenon. For the same reason others have said it was my first UFO album and made me fall in love with them.

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!

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It must be said that STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT is still the greatest live rock album of all time!

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.

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.

Self-Made Man has a killer opening riff AND gotta love Schenker's rolling guitar riffing on the harmony. Damn!

Walk on Water is great. One of the best albums of the 90's by any band, in my opinion.

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.

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

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!

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.

'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....

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?

Just seeing the cover of Obsession gives me goose bumps. My favorite album by my favorite band. Great ranking, Pete!

Phenomenon is easily my fav. Great stuff Pete, thanks

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

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.

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

Great band! My faves are Obsession and Lights Out. Walk On Water is an underrated gem & New albums kicks ass too!

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.

I never heard of UFO until I saw them open for Rush in 1977. Love them, have every album.

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.

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 !

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sweet; going to see these guys in concert next week! Got into them because of Eddie Trunk always plugging them on That Metal Show.

Thanks for the video. As a long time metal fan but relatively new to UFO, this gives me a great place to start.

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!

UFO with Schenker are on another level, he has that melodic tasteful way of playing that only he and Gary Moore have.

(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.

I agree my # 1 too. Thanks Pete. ! Appreciations for your channel and content.

my top 3... Obssession, Wild Willing and Innocent, Walk On Water. great band!!

Thank you sooooooo much for your ranking UFO!! I love UFO!🎤🎸🎵🥁

FINALLY one of my fav bands of Al time. This is so so so hard need to give this some thought

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.

The only rating I can do for my favorite band is 1. UFO with Schenker 2. The rest

I like the Chapman stuff and probably because it was the early 80's that I got in the band.

The Writer from Mechanix is one of UFOs greatest riffs, especially outside of the Schenker era

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..

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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. 👌🇬🇧

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!

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!

Obsession is definitely my favorite studio album. Great presentation, Pete.

I just saw these guys a few days ago. It was a great show!!

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!

Hell yeah, UFO one of my favorites. Thanks for doin a video and sharing your eye on these albums.

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.

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?

Fantastic , just the group i want to learn about , Rock on Pete lead me to the strongest Lp to start off with, Hanx

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

I had the genuine pleasure of seeing UFO live. (Great party afterwards, too.)

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 .

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.

I love this band so much. I think Phenomenon might be my favorite.

Force It is my favorite UFO album, by far. Good list overall.

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.

Seen them play live just once at, Ivanhoes, Huddersfield in the early 1970’s great night.

Pete you are the man! These ranking albums videos are so usefull. I keep redescovering old gems because of them!! Great work Pete!!

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.

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?

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

thank you for keeping ufo's legacy alive. lights out

Great show!! Right on point!!! ...and our wives sound very similar in their reaction to our musical choices; especially the t-shirts.

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.

My favorite is Walk on Water. I also loved No Heavy Petting.

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 :)

Saw them back in 76' at my school Great and so loud. Falkenberg. Sweden.

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.

Great one today. Thanks Pete ⚡️

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.

Ok. I like Mechanix and No place to run !! Underrated albums..

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.

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!

I went back and re listened to some ufo albums. Better now then I remembered. Ty

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.

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

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!

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.