The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent
UFO · 1981
53 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · space rock
A vibrant blend of hard rock and space rock that captures a confident, melodic energy.
Why this album works
'The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent' reached No. 24 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing UFO's enduring popularity during the early '80s. The album is noted for its strong songwriting and production quality, contributing to their legacy in the hard rock genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression melodic energy for driving captivating live performance feel
- Context
- Released in January 1981, 'The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent' was UFO's ninth studio album, following their successful 'No Place to Run.' At this time, the band was solidifying their sound after lineup changes and exploring more melodic elements while maintaining their hard rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Ringo Starr· The Who· Elton John· John Lennon· George Harrison· Eric Clapton· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chains Chains Standout 3:25
- 2 Long Gone 5:17
- 3 The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent Standout 5:00
- 4 It’s Killing Me Standout 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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