The UFO Discography And Listening Party Thread

[Stadler]

That take is Red Hot! 

#seewhatididthere

 

[wolfking]

Such a fucking amazing solo.  Everything about it is pure perfection.  And his tone is sparkling.

I just watched the studio version with Vinnie again.  I love Vinnie a lot but I'm sorry, he doesn't even come close to matching Shenkers original.  That's saying something.

I’m going to take a wild guess and say there will be some amazon deliveries for Wolf in the next couple of weeks 😂

I want my 15%!

Send me your bank details.

[wolfking]

Revisiting LO tonight.  Try Me is fucking amazing.  That solo has opened up and made me realise the genius of MS.  Can almost bring a grown man to tears.

I'm Podaar, and I approved this message.

Welcome to the meeting Podaar.

[TAC]

The UFO Discography And Listening Party Thread would like to pay its respects to:


Eddie Van Halen









Pete Way,"A few years later, I bumped into Eddie Van Halen in Seattle and spent a day off with him doing the usual things. Eddie told me that when Michael left, he'd wanted to audition for UFO but didn't feel confident enough to call us. That would've been interesting to say the least, Eddie Van Halen in UFO, but it was not meant to be"*

*Pete Way "A Fast Ride Out OF Here"






On a personal note, I saw Van Halen 7 times between 1984 and 1995. Always amazing shows!

August 22, 1986
Providence Civic Center



While I have taken some really nice shots, even though it's a bit distant, this has always been one of my favorite concert pics...

[wolfking]

 

[jjrock88]

 

[TAC]

Michael Schenker and Eddie Van Halen were born 16 days apart.

[Stadler]

I love that shot, Tim.   

He also wanted to be in Kiss, too.  I see UFO before I see Kiss.

[TAC]

I love that shot, Tim.   

I've always loved it, honestly.

Bill, I'm sure you, like me, had the VH drawn on your paper bag wrapped schoolbooks, right next to an AC/DC.

[Stadler]

I love that shot, Tim.   

I've always loved it, honestly.

Bill, I'm sure you, like me, had the VH drawn on your paper bag wrapped schoolbooks, right next to an AC/DC.

Holy crap!  100%!   The wings were so cool.   

[wolfking]

Van Halen in UFO in the 80's would have been quite special.

[TAC]

Well, we wouldn't have had the Van Halen albums. This way I get Paul Chapman, and Van Halen!

[wolfking]

Lawrence Archer.  Dude can play.

[TAC]

Hell fucking yes!!!  Phenomenal.


He is criminally buried on High Stakes, but really shines on the live album.

[wolfking]

About 4 songs in.  I did think he is a little buried in the mix but not too bad.  Interesting sounding album so far.  I like the shred aspect of his playing.  Will post song thoughts later.  The production however is very good and his rhythm tone is nice and thick and full.

[TAC]

Turning Japanese 

Kade, if this dude can do it, so can you!

[silentmac6]

In the early 80s there were two bands we would blast out the car windows, whilst singing along. UFO, British hard rock... VH, American hard rock.

Will get to High Stakes ASAP, but I should say Borderline is one of the best album openers ever.

[wolfking]

Borderline was cool.  I thought the second song was just as good too.

[wolfking]

Turning Japanese 

Kade, if this dude can do it, so can you!

Pretty decent. 

I'll find some time to try and learn it.

[wolfking]

Not sure what t o think of the second half of High Stakes.  First album so far that feels a little samey.  Need another listen or two.

[Podaar]

Listened to High Stakes yesterday, and again enjoyed it. Completely different from the mood of the previous two albums. For me they really had a U.S. West Coast/LA flavor...probably because of the style of McClendon's playing. This record's flavor is more U.S. Mid West. Sorta John Cougarish--it more rolls than it rocks. Archer brings a back-water-blues soaked sensibility to his playing and then contrasts it with blistering leads. Mogg sounded like he was having fun, and for the first time I get what Stads is on about with the Springsteen comparison. The more his lyrics gravitate to mature, or even recognizable, themes the more clear the comparison becomes.

Like I said. I enjoyed the listen. I'll never come back to it. This isn't the kind of music I'm going for when I think UFO. I want British hard rock (bordering on metal) with an occasional poignant tear inducing ballad/guitar solo (Try Me, I'm looking at you).

[wolfking]

Agree Gregg.  I noticed straight away that American radio rock early 90's style too.  A bit of Bryan Adams style came to mind too, but heavier.  John Cougar is a good comparison.

[Podaar]

Nice one, Kade. Yeah, I can see the Brian Adams bit too, but like you said, heavier.

[Podaar]

I guess the thing that surprises me is that these are all British or UK musicians. Often they sound very American in their song writing and playing styles. Archer sounds like he'd fit right in with Molly Hatchet.

[TAC]

Listened to High Stakes yesterday, and again enjoyed it. Completely different from the mood of the previous two albums. For me they really had a U.S. West Coast/LA flavor...probably because of the style of McClendon's playing. This record's flavor is more U.S. Mid West. Sorta John Cougarish--it more rolls than it rocks. Archer brings a back-water-blues soaked sensibility to his playing and then contrasts it with blistering leads. Mogg sounded like he was having fun, and for the first time I get what Stads is on about with the Springsteen comparison. The more his lyrics gravitate to mature, or even recognizable, themes the more clear the comparison becomes.

John Cougar? Huh, that's interesting. But as I think of it, I can feel what you're saying. Especially in a songs like Let The Good Times Roll, Burning Fire, and Running Up The Highway.

Mogg was channeling Springsteen since No Place to Run and through most of the Chapman Era. High Stakes has always struck me as having a more mature style. I don't know if that makes sense.

Me, I like the album, but I feel Archer is way too hidden. It could've been a bit more impactful ifhe was featured a bit more in the mix.


But like I said, he crushes it on the live album.

[wolfking]

Lawrence fits the style of the album really really well.  There was a couple of real melodic rock songs in there too that I liked and the solos were great.

[TAC]

I guess the thing that surprises me is that these are all British or UK musicians. Often they sound very American in their song writing and playing styles. Archer sounds like he'd fit right in with Molly Hatchet.

Ironically it was Paul Chapman that formed a band with some of the guys from Molly Hatchet.

[wolfking]

Listened to High Stakes yesterday, and again enjoyed it. Completely different from the mood of the previous two albums. For me they really had a U.S. West Coast/LA flavor...probably because of the style of McClendon's playing. This record's flavor is more U.S. Mid West. Sorta John Cougarish--it more rolls than it rocks. Archer brings a back-water-blues soaked sensibility to his playing and then contrasts it with blistering leads. Mogg sounded like he was having fun, and for the first time I get what Stads is on about with the Springsteen comparison. The more his lyrics gravitate to mature, or even recognizable, themes the more clear the comparison becomes.

John Cougar? Huh, that's interesting. But as I think of it, I can feel what you're saying. Especially in a songs like Let The Good Times Roll, Burning Fire, and Running Up The Highway.

Mogg was channeling Springsteen since No Place to Run and through most of the Chapman Era. High Stakes has always struck me as having a more mature style. I don't know if that makes sense.

Me, I like the album, but I feel Archer is way too hidden. It could've been a bit more impactful ifhe was featured a bit more in the mix.


But like I said, he crushes it on the live album.

Springsteen came to mind just now too mate with this album.  I also hear a lot of Keep the Faith/These Days era Bon Jovi.  That sort of style.

[Podaar]

Listened to High Stakes yesterday, and again enjoyed it. Completely different from the mood of the previous two albums. For me they really had a U.S. West Coast/LA flavor...probably because of the style of McClendon's playing. This record's flavor is more U.S. Mid West. Sorta John Cougarish--it more rolls than it rocks. Archer brings a back-water-blues soaked sensibility to his playing and then contrasts it with blistering leads. Mogg sounded like he was having fun, and for the first time I get what Stads is on about with the Springsteen comparison. The more his lyrics gravitate to mature, or even recognizable, themes the more clear the comparison becomes.

John Cougar? Huh, that's interesting. But as I think of it, I can feel what you're saying. Especially in a songs like Let The Good Times Roll, Burning Fire, and Running Up The Highway.

Mogg was channeling Springsteen since No Place to Run and through most of the Chapman Era. High Stakes has always struck me as having a more mature style. I don't know if that makes sense.

Me, I like the album, but I feel Archer is way too hidden. It could've been a bit more impactful ifhe was featured a bit more in the mix.


But like I said, he crushes it on the live album.

Springsteen came to mind just now too mate with this album.  I also hear a lot of Keep the Faith/These Days era Bon Jovi.  That sort of style.

There you go, the Bon Jovi/Ritchie Sambora combo is what this album reminded me of...although, I think Archer rips way more than Sambora. Similar feel to the song writing though.

[Lowdz]

Turning Japanese 

Kade, if this dude can do it, so can you!

Pretty decent. 

I'll find some time to try and learn it.

I can play the rhythm parts but never attempted the lead - I just can't cop other people's solos.

[wolfking]

Listened to High Stakes yesterday, and again enjoyed it. Completely different from the mood of the previous two albums. For me they really had a U.S. West Coast/LA flavor...probably because of the style of McClendon's playing. This record's flavor is more U.S. Mid West. Sorta John Cougarish--it more rolls than it rocks. Archer brings a back-water-blues soaked sensibility to his playing and then contrasts it with blistering leads. Mogg sounded like he was having fun, and for the first time I get what Stads is on about with the Springsteen comparison. The more his lyrics gravitate to mature, or even recognizable, themes the more clear the comparison becomes.

John Cougar? Huh, that's interesting. But as I think of it, I can feel what you're saying. Especially in a songs like Let The Good Times Roll, Burning Fire, and Running Up The Highway.

Mogg was channeling Springsteen since No Place to Run and through most of the Chapman Era. High Stakes has always struck me as having a more mature style. I don't know if that makes sense.

Me, I like the album, but I feel Archer is way too hidden. It could've been a bit more impactful ifhe was featured a bit more in the mix.


But like I said, he crushes it on the live album.

Springsteen came to mind just now too mate with this album.  I also hear a lot of Keep the Faith/These Days era Bon Jovi.  That sort of style.

There you go, the Bon Jovi/Ritchie Sambora combo is what this album reminded me of...although, I think Archer rips way more than Sambora. Similar feel to the song writing though.

I always though Sambora was a very very ordinary guitarist.  Overrated hack, actually.

[TAC]

I haven't heard Keep The Faith since it came out. I don't know what to make of that comparison. I'm gonna be pissed if I listen to Bon Jovi this morning.

[wolfking]

Turning Japanese 

Kade, if this dude can do it, so can you!

Pretty decent. 

I'll find some time to try and learn it.

I can play the rhythm parts but never attempted the lead - I just can't cop other people's solos.

Gotta start with something way more simplistic than Rock Bottom mate.

[wolfking]

I haven't heard Keep The Faith since it came out. I don't know what to make of that comparison. I'm gonna be pissed if I listen to Bon Jovi this morning.

Not a Bon Jovi fan but only know the hits from all his albums.  It's just that style it reminds me of.

[Lowdz]

I haven't heard Keep The Faith since it came out. I don't know what to make of that comparison. I'm gonna be pissed if I listen to Bon Jovi this morning.

Dry County is a great song and the solo is cool, but yeah, Sambora was an average guitarist.