Top tracks — play these first
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Doctor Doctor Start here — This iconic anthem features an unforgettable guitar riff and serves as a defining moment in UFO's live repertoire, showcasing their signature sound.
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Lights Out — A fan favorite, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with melodic hooks, creating a compelling concert experience.
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Rock Bottom — At over twelve minutes, this epic track allows for extended improvisation and showcases the band's musical prowess and chemistry during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album effectively showcases UFO's energetic performances and diverse catalog but lacks standout compositional depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of live tracks, with no breaks between songs, creating an immersive concert experience.
- The production captures the raw energy of live performances, with prominent guitar riffs and dynamic vocal delivery.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing throughout tracks
- epic sing-along moments
- extended jams for deep listening
- nostalgic anthems with electric vibe
Maybe skip if you
- dislike lengthy live recordings
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the band's dynamic live performances, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- When 'Live Throughout the Years' was released in 2007, UFO was experiencing a resurgence in popularity after several decades of influence in the hard rock and space rock genres. This live album follows their 2005 studio release 'The Monkey Puzzle' and showcases their classic hits alongside newer material, reaffirming their legacy as pioneers of heavy music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Intro-Can You Roll Her 3:52
- 2 Doctor Doctor Start here 5:33
- 3 Oh My 4:28
- 4 Out on the Streets 5:44
- 5 Highway Lady 5:18
- 6 I’m a Loser 4:25
- 7 Let It Roll 4:56
- 8 This Kids 4:24
- 9 Shoot Shoot 4:06
- 10 Rock Bottom 10:36
- 11 C’mon Everybody 8:52
- 12 Boogie for George 9:16
- 13 All or Nothing 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 We Belong to the Night 4:23
- 2 Let It Rain 3:09
- 3 Long Gone 5:02
- 4 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent 4:51
- 5 Only You Can Rock Me 4:21
- 6 No Place to Run 5:03
- 7 Love to Love 8:43
- 8 Doing It All for You 4:02
- 9 Makin’ Moves 4:50
- 10 Too Hot to Handle 6:47
- 11 Mystery Train 7:52
Disc 3
- 1 Natural Thing 4:24
- 2 Mother Mary 3:47
- 3 A Self Made Man 6:47
- 4 Electric Phase 5:03
- 5 This Kids 4:41
- 6 Out in the Street 5:36
- 7 One More for the Rodeo 4:10
- 8 Venus 5:23
- 9 Pushed to the Limit 3:45
Disc 4
- 1 Love to Love 9:08
- 2 Too Hot to Handle 4:34
- 3 Only You Can Rock Me 4:38
- 4 Lights Out 5:38
- 5 Doctor Doctor Start here 6:02
- 6 Rock Bottom 12:58
- 7 Shoot Shoot 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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