High Stakes & Dangerous Men
UFO · 1992
57 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · space rock
High-octane riffs and soaring vocals embody a hard rock odyssey with cosmic undertones.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its commercial performance, reaching number 38 on the UK Albums Chart. The band's return was met with mixed reviews, yet it solidified UFO's legacy in hard rock and demonstrated their resilience in adapting to changing musical trends.
- Career context
- Upon its release in 1992, 'High Stakes & Dangerous Men' marked UFO's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous studio album, 'Making Contact'. This period was crucial as the band sought to re-establish their presence in the evolving rock landscape of the early '90s, where grunge and alternative rock were emerging.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Ringo Starr· The Who· Elton John· John Lennon· George Harrison· Eric Clapton· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Borderline Standout 5:18
- 2 Primed for Time 3:22
- 3 She's the One 3:44
- 4 Ain't Life Sweet Standout 3:41
- 5 Don't Want to Lose You 5:39
- 6 Burnin' Fire 4:02
- 7 Running Up the Highway 4:39
- 8 Back Door Man 5:07
- 9 One of Those Nights 4:10
- 10 Revolution Standout 4:06
- 11 Love Deadly Love 4:52
- 12 Let the Good Time Roll 4:13
- 13 Long Gone 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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