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No Place to Run

UFO · 1980

35 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · space rock

A blend of hard rock grit and spacey melodies, underscored by driving rhythms and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • driving rhythms for focus
  • spacey melodies for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek complex emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'No Place to Run' marked UFO's sixth studio album. This record followed the band's commercial peak with 'Lights Out' in 1977, showcasing a transition towards a more radio-friendly sound under new producer George Martin, known for his work with The Beatles.
Stylistic neighbors
Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Alpha Centauri 1:57
  • 2 Lettin' Go 3:58
  • 3 Mystery Train 3:54
  • 4 This Fire Burns Tonight 4:13
  • 5 Gone in the Night 3:43
  • 6 Young Blood 3:57
  • 7 No Place to Run 3:58
  • 8 Take It or Leave It 2:58
  • 9 Money, Money 3:25
  • 10 Anyday 3:48

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