Top tracks — play these first
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Borderline Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its driving guitar riffs and catchy chorus, showcasing UFO's classic hard rock sound while hinting at their lyrical themes of struggle.
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Don't Want to Lose You — A powerful ballad that highlights the band's ability to convey emotion through melody and lyrics, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Revolution — With its energetic pace and rebellious spirit, this track embodies the essence of early '90s rock angst while keeping true to UFO's roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- high-octane riffs energizing sessions
- soaring vocals for sing-alongs
- for late-night drives
- consistent flow throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek sparse, minimalist sound
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Represents a transitional phase with mixed reception, not widely recognized but solid for fans.
- Themes
- grunge-era struggle· rebellious spirit· melodic hard rock
- Career context
- By the time 'High Stakes & Dangerous Men' was released in 1992, UFO was navigating a transitional phase in their career, marked by lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes. This album followed their previous release 'Walk on Water' from 1995, which had aimed for a modern sound but didn't achieve commercial success. With this record, the band sought to re-establish their identity during an era dominated by grunge and alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
- 1 Borderline Start here 5:18
- 2 Primed for Time 3:22
- 3 She's the One 3:44
- 4 Ain't Life Sweet 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 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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