Top tracks — play these first
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Saving Me Start here — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the themes of redemption and resilience, setting a powerful tone with its driving rhythm and soaring vocals.
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Hell Driver — This track stands out with its aggressive guitar work and anthemic chorus, embodying the classic UFO sound while showcasing Vinnie Moore's virtuosic playing.
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Dancing With St. Peter — Closing the album, this epic track combines reflective lyrics with intricate instrumentals, creating a poignant meditation on life and mortality that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with moments of introspection, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy with driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more melodic and introspective tracks.
- Several songs feature extended instrumental sections that showcase Vinnie Moore's guitar work, adding a layer of complexity to the arrangements.
- The album closes with 'Dancing With St. Peter', which shifts to a slower tempo and incorporates atmospheric elements, creating a reflective ending.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective lyrical exploration
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks UFO's return after a hiatus, showcasing their continued vitality and adaptability.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, The Visitor marked UFO's return after a hiatus, being their first studio album since 2002's Sharks. The band had undergone lineup changes, with the inclusion of new guitarist Vinnie Moore solidifying their sound as they navigated the evolving rock landscape. This album reflects both a revival and a continuation of their legacy in the hard rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
- 1 Saving Me Start here 5:08
- 2 On The Waterfront 3:50
- 3 Hell Driver 4:26
- 4 Stop Breaking Down 4:55
- 5 Rock Ready 3:06
- 6 Living Proof 4:32
- 7 Can't Buy a Thrill 5:14
- 8 Forsaken 3:57
- 9 Villains & Thieves 3:34
- 10 Stranger in Town 3:39
- 11 Dancing With St. Peter 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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