The Essential UFO
UFO · 1992
72 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · space rock
An exhilarating blend of hard rock anthems with cosmic themes and powerful guitar riffs that define UFO's legacy.
Why this album works
This album serves as a significant introduction to UFO's catalog, featuring classic tracks that helped shape the hard rock genre. It has been recognized for its role in reviving interest in the band during the grunge era, appealing to both old fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- exhilarating peaks and valleys late-night drive anthems dynamic journey through sound
- Context
- Released in January 1992, 'The Essential UFO' is a compilation album that captures the band at a transitional phase, following their peak years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. By this time, UFO had experienced lineup changes and fluctuating popularity, making this collection a retrospective of their most impactful tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· Ringo Starr· Paul McCartney· Elton John· George Harrison· Bee Gees· John Lennon· Eric Clapton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doctor Doctor Standout 4:09
- 2 Rock Bottom 6:33
- 3 Out in the Street 5:13
- 4 Mother Mary 3:47
- 5 Natural Thing 3:51
- 6 I'm a Loser 3:50
- 7 Only You Can Rock Me Standout 4:08
- 8 Lookin' Out for No.1 4:34
- 9 Cherry 3:33
- 10 Born to Lose 3:32
- 11 Too Hot to Handle 3:37
- 12 Lights Out Standout 4:32
- 13 Love to Love 7:39
- 14 This Kids 4:48
- 15 Let It Roll 4:57
- 16 Shoot Shoot 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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