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Force It

UFO · 1975

65 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A high-octane blend of hard rock energy and spacey atmospheres that propels listeners into a sonic adventure.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Let It Roll Start here — This opening track features an infectious groove and catchy chorus that encapsulate the album’s vibrant energy, setting the tone for what follows.
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    Shoot Shoot — With its memorable riff and driving rhythm, this track exemplifies UFO's hard rock prowess while also showcasing melodic hooks that make it a fan favorite.
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    High Flyer — This song blends soaring guitar work with introspective lyrics, representing the balance between aggression and emotion that defines much of the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • energetic workout motivation
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Helped solidify UFO's status in hard rock, gaining wider recognition.
Themes
spacey atmospheres· hard rock energy· soaring guitar work
Career context
Upon the release of 'Force It' in January 1975, UFO was transitioning from their early years into a more polished and commercially viable sound. This album followed their previous release, 'Phenomenon', and marked a significant step towards becoming a prominent band in the hard rock scene, showcasing their evolving style and expanding fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Love Lost Love

    The narrative shifts from hopeful recollections to stark realizations about lost connections and emotional voids.

    This structural progression deepens the emotional impact, contrasting nostalgia with present-day sorrow.

Tracklist

  • 1 Let It Roll Start here 3:56
  • 2 Shoot Shoot 3:39
  • 3 High Flyer 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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