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Force It

UFO · 1975

65 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · space rock

Hard-hitting riffs intertwine with ethereal melodies, capturing the essence of 1970s space rock and hard rock.

Why this album works

The album includes the hit single 'Shoot Shoot,' which became a staple in UFO's live performances and contributed to their increasing popularity. 'Force It' was also notable for its influence on the emerging heavy metal genre and is often cited as a precursor to the British heavy metal movement that would follow in the late 1970s.
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Context
Released in 1975, 'Force It' marked UFO's fourth studio album and came during their rise in the hard rock scene. This record followed their breakthrough with 'Phenomenon' and showcased the band's growing confidence and musical cohesion. At this point, they were solidifying their identity just before gaining significant mainstream attention.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Let It Roll Standout 3:56
  • 2 Shoot Shoot Standout 3:39
  • 3 High Flyer Standout 4:08
  • 4 Love Lost Love 3:21
  • 5 Out in the Street 5:17
  • 6 Mother Mary 3:49
  • 7 Too Much of Nothing 4:02
  • 8 Dance Your Life Away 3:34
  • 9 This Kid’s (including Between the Walls) 6:13
  • 10 A Million Miles 4:48
  • 11 Mother Mary (live) 4:04
  • 12 Out in the Street (live) 5:12
  • 13 Shoot Shoot (live) 3:47
  • 14 Let It Roll (live) 4:59
  • 15 This Kid’s (live) 4:19

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