Making Contact
UFO · 1983
39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · space rock
A blend of hard-hitting riffs and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of early '80s rock energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- great for road trip playlists
- solid background for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 1, 1983, 'Making Contact' was UFO's ninth studio album and marked a significant moment in their career as they navigated changes in lineup and sound. This album followed their previous release, 'Mechanix,' and featured a transitional phase for the band, with guitarist Paul Chapman taking on a more prominent role in songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blinded by a Lie 3:58
- 2 Diesel in the Dust 4:30
- 3 A Fool for Love 3:57
- 4 You and Me 3:20
- 5 When It's Time to Rock 5:27
- 6 The Way the Wild Wind Blows 4:15
- 7 Call My Name 3:15
- 8 All Over You 4:24
- 9 No Getaway 3:32
- 10 Push, It's Love 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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