Top tracks — play these first
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place Start here — This opening track features powerful guitar riffs and an anthemic chorus that set the tone for the album's energetic vibe.
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Easy Money — With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about pursuing desires, this track exemplifies UFO's knack for blending hard rock with pop sensibilities.
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Lonely Cities (Of the Heart) — This song showcases emotional depth with a more reflective tone, highlighting UFO's versatility beyond straightforward rock anthems.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of late '80s hard rock but lacks standout tracks that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a driving guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
- Melodic choruses are prominent in every song, often featuring layered harmonies that enhance the hooks.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier material and allowing for more introspective lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- introspective moments for reflection
- short bursts of cosmic energy
- weekend evening gathering vibes
Maybe skip if you
- need for fast-paced tracks
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, but not widely recognized as a standout album.
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Ain't Misbehavin' marked UFO's tenth studio album, showcasing their resilience after a decade in the hard rock scene. This album followed their commercially successful record, Misdemeanor, and represented a period where the band was working to reclaim their place after lineup changes and evolving musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
- 1 Between a Rock and a Hard Place Start here 3:49
- 2 Another Saturday Night 4:39
- 3 At War With the World 3:03
- 4 Hunger in the Night 4:11
- 5 Easy Money 3:37
- 6 Rock Boyz, Rock 3:19
- 7 Lonely Cities (Of the Heart) 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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