Is No Heavy Petting a good place to start with UFO?

Yes, No Heavy Petting is recommended as a starting point for new UFO listeners. Dynamic guitar riffs and soaring vocals merge in a hard rock experience that channels both energy and introspection. No Heavy Petting is UFO's fifth studio album, released during a transformative period for the band. Having established themselves with their previous albums, this release came after their breakthrough hit, 'Lights Out', and marked a continued evolution in their sound as they sought to solidify their identity within the burgeoning hard rock scene.

Who is No Heavy Petting for?

No Heavy Petting works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, vibrant riffs for sing-alongs and for late-night drives.

How many songs are on No Heavy Petting?

No Heavy Petting has 9 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Released 50 years ago

No Heavy Petting

UFO · 1976

35 min · 9 tracks · hard rock

Dynamic guitar riffs and soaring vocals merge in a hard rock experience that channels both energy and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Natural Thing Start here — As the opening track, it sets a powerful tone with catchy riffs and anthemic choruses, embodying the band's hard rock ethos.
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Highway Lady — This track combines narrative storytelling with engaging instrumentation, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical sophistication.
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Martian Landscape — With its atmospheric qualities and expansive soundscapes, this song exemplifies UFO's venture into space rock territory while maintaining their hard rock roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic journey throughout
vibrant riffs for sing-alongs
for late-night drives
cathartic energy in choruses

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek lengthy, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in the catalog, showcasing UFO's signature sound but not a standout for new listeners.
Career context: No Heavy Petting is UFO's fifth studio album, released during a transformative period for the band. Having established themselves with their previous albums, this release came after their breakthrough hit, 'Lights Out', and marked a continued evolution in their sound as they sought to solidify their identity within the burgeoning hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple