Top tracks — play these first
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The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of youthful exuberance and existential reflection, driven by an infectious melody and powerful instrumentation.
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Chains Chains Start here — Opening the album with a punchy rhythm and memorable chorus, this track sets the energetic tone that defines the record.
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Couldn’t Get It Right — This song highlights the band's ability to blend hard rock with emotive lyrics, showcasing a more introspective side while maintaining their signature sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- melodic energy for driving
- captivating live performance feel
- reflective moments of longing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped solidify UFO's presence in early '80s rock after lineup change.
- Career context
- Released in 1981, The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent marked UFO's first studio album after a significant lineup change, with Paul Chapman stepping in as lead guitarist. This album came during a transitional phase for the band, following their earlier successes and aiming to re-establish their sound amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hawkwind· Blue Öyster Cult· Deep Purple
Tracklist
- 1 Chains Chains Start here 3:25
- 2 Long Gone 5:17
- 3 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent 5:00
- 4 It’s Killing Me 4:29
- 5 Makin’ Moves 4:45
- 6 Lonely Heart 5:00
- 7 Couldn’t Get It Right 4:33
- 8 Profession of Violence 4:18
- 9 Long Gone (live at the Hammersmith Odeon 29/01/81) 5:27
- 10 Lonely Heart (live at the Hammersmith Odeon 29/01/81) 5:33
- 11 Makin’ Moves (live at the Marquee 15/11/80) 5:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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