Top tracks — play these first
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Only You Can Rock Me Start here — This energetic opener sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and powerful guitar riffs, embodying UFO's signature sound.
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Ain’t No Baby — Blending a gritty vocal delivery with infectious hooks, this track showcases the band's knack for crafting compelling rock anthems.
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Hot ’n’ Ready — With its driving beat and memorable melody, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to fuse hard rock with elements of glam and pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong riffs and solos but lacks overall cohesion in its pacing and structure.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- The use of call-and-response vocals in 'Only You Can Rock Me' creates an engaging dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 emotional journeys
- short, punchy songs
- energetic workout motivation
- immediate hooks and energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified UFO's commercial appeal after 'Lights Out' and reached number 24 on UK charts.
- Career context
- When 'Obsession' was released in June 1978, UFO was riding high after the success of their previous album, 'Lights Out.' This album marked a continuation of their hard rock trajectory while solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the space rock genre. Following this release, UFO would face lineup changes that would influence their sound in the years to come.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
- 1 Only You Can Rock Me Start here 4:10
- 2 Pack It Up (And Go) 3:15
- 3 Arbory Hill 1:10
- 4 Ain’t No Baby 4:00
- 5 Lookin’ Out for No. 1 4:35
- 6 Hot ’n’ Ready 3:18
- 7 Cherry 3:32
- 8 You Don’t Fool Me 3:23
- 9 Lookin’ Out for No. 1 (reprise) 1:18
- 10 One More for the Rodeo 3:45
- 11 Born to Lose 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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