I am just glad that there's folk like and me that are into UFO. Loved UFO since I was about 12 in 1980. It was they're heavier stuff. But love almost all thier tunes
You Are Here! doesn't have stand out tracks but for some reason something draws me to it.. UFO does not have a bad album... LOL leven oved the pre schenker UFO
These "ranking" videos have inspired me to go back and revisit a lot of long-unlistened albums as well as checking out more recent work from classic bands like Uriah Heep and UFO. Thanks, Pete.
Great list Pete, my wife and I loved Misdemeanor. It was just one of those moments in our life. I saw UFO live when Schenker rejoined and the anticipation to hear and see him was palpable. The guy really is a guitar god. The gig was pretty good too. UFO are a great band that don't get the recognition they deserve. With my tongue firmly in my cheek, could you imagine if they released a double live album in there heyday... Haha! Thanks for this Pete, it is good to see UFO getting some well deserved love.
The Wild The Willing & The Innocent = #1 UFO album of all time. Brilliantly written and performed ... a deep, deep album with tons of charm and diversity. One of the best hard rock albums ever produced IMO.
I have to agree with you . An outstanding album, every song is great. Not one weak track on the LP. Amazing guitar riffs and leads that stand up to any that Schenker did on any UFO studio LP.
The Mighty Decibel - Heavy Metal yes! The Wild The Willing and The Innocent is my #1 as well. Solid from top to bottom. Not one filler track. High Stakes and Dangerous Men is my second favorite. Lights out, No Place to Run and Making Contact round out my top 5. The first 2 albums, Misdemeanor, Sharks and Ain’t Misbehaving are my 5 worst.
Nothing compares to the Schenker era . Just my opinion . when others say they prefer the tonka and other eras it's almost every time that they started listening to them during that era. If you take the fan base that has listened to them from the beginning to the end they almost always say schenker era is the best. Again, just my opinion
My first two UFO albums I bought were 'Obsession' & 'Lights Out' through the old Columbia House Record Club back in the 1970's. I'd never heard of them before, but, the club's monthly mini-catalog's description of those LPs sounded cool and when I listened to them, I was hooked. Amazing records. Loved your list and mine is fairly similar.
My rank: 1 Lights Out 2 Force It 3 Obsession 4 Phenonenon 5 No Heavy Petting 6 UFO 2: Flying 7 The Wild, the Willing & The Innocent 8 No Place to Run 9 Walk On Water 10 Mechanix 11 UFO 1 12 A Conspiracy of Stars 13 You Are Here 14 Sharks 15 Covenant 16 Making Contact 17 Seven Deadly 18 High Stakes & Dangerous Men 19 The Visitor 20 The Monkey Puzzle 21 Misdemeanor I never expect you to put Bolton's era albums so low, but... it's alright ;) Love them both same as first live album from Japan. Most underrated UFO period for me. CHEERS!
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic review! One of my most favorite bands of all time!! Agree with the top few for sure, especially the top three order. Great job Pete.
Despite having seen Schenker before, yesterday was my first time seeing UFO in Waukegan, IL. I missed the shows in St. Charles, so I figured that was it. This one popped up, so I bought tickets and went with my brother. After seeing hundreds of concerts, it was easily one of the best. Great band, Phil can still sing (and joke with the audience), and he'll be 72 this April. Andy still rocking on drums, Vinnie is an amazing guitarist. Rest of band great. I wasn't bored for one second of the show. All of the oldies stood for the whole show (I'm not old, of course....) and were singing loudly. Great, great band over many eras. I will be sad to see them go, but if you have a chance to see them still, go, by all means!
Was there as well, my first U.F.O. show too!! Seen Micheal a couple of times. My impression is that Phil has still got it, Andy didn't miss a beat, the bass player kinda reminds my of a young Pete Way, the rhythm guitar/ keyboard player held his own and Vinnie Moore is a master of his craft. Glad I went, made me wish though that I could have seen the classic line up live in person. At least we have Strangers In The Night to put us there in our mind.
@@tttarms1970 What don't you like about the Genesee Theatre? It was my first time there, so I am just curious. I seemed pretty nice to me, an old movie theater, I am guessing, and then slightly more modern amenities and such.
@@tttarms1970 I am 6'5, so no stranger to cramped quarters. With everyone standing, as I prayed to God they would, it was better than sitting tightly between people.
This made me take a deep dive into a lot of music I missed out on back in the day. I agree with your ranking for the most part. UFO is one of the most underrated bands.
For me it was Lights Out, then Osession and Force it. They were untouchable during this period with Moggs great vocals (he still sounds good) and Schenkers stunning gtr work. This was pre van Halen and he was on fire with that hard electric tone and his technique. UFO just had it then. Saw them on Force It tour and it was £1 ($2) a ticket. They stormed that show. Even met Schenker coming out after the gig.!Other gtr players have done a great job but this was the period I saw them numerous times and was so into them. They still sound good today. Production really ramped up when Ron Nevison was hired for Lights Out. Thanks for reminding me all these albums
I agree, they do have a pre Van Halen vibe. Killer guitar work, fun songs, great singer. I don't know why it seems to me they didn't reach the next level. I'm guessing because Schenker left.
Although this ranking is for studio albums, UFO’s Stangers in the Night is so far above, that any studio cut pales in comparison. When I hear the solo in “I’m a Loser” or that last lick in “Love to Love,” followed by an instantaneous burst of crowd applause, I get an adrenaline rush.
UHF EXACTLY RIGHT. For me its the solo notes on Lights Out and Rock Bottom and Natural Thing is such a beast 💪 of a tune at high decibels. Lights Out Chicago!
@@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251 Sorry man. Strangers in the Night is just on a higher level stratosphere but I proudly own Obsession on vinyl and love it completely. Bad ass.
Look guys. This is silly. We are all such huge fans on UFO it doesn't matter. If it wasn't for the studio albums I wouldn't have heard Hot 'n Ready and Highway Lady. Nonrev I agree with you too. Obsession is such a great album I cranked it all throughout school. Schenker freakin' shreds. It's all good. I bought 'em all! We should all have a UFO Michael Schenker party!
Just saw UFO last night. Great concert! Only ranking the 70’s Schenker albums. Wasn’t a Chapman fan. I do like Vinnie Moore but haven’t heard a lot of his stuff. 1) Force It 2) No Heavy Petting 3) Phenomenon 4) Lights Out 5) Obsession Absolutely love Strangers in the Night.
Absolutely! I think every release from Y&T is a good record, some obviously stronger than others, but I can listen to any of their records and enjoy it, I can’t say that about very many bands.
You just about nailed it Pete, and personal context with UFO is everything. My top 3 (in no order) are Phenomenon, Lights Out, and The Wild, The Willing...Played in a band a hundred years ago and Doctor Doctor was a staple. It is a loved song in the UK because it is a 'native English' Southern Rock track at heart. Rooted in London with a cheeky nod to Muscle Shoals etc. UFO are the King Lear of heavy rock. A majestically tragic triumph. Thanks for the countdown.
Hey Pete ! I really enjoy your album reviews and i'm so glad you did one on UFO. Your story of buying albums across from your dad's work and the old turntable at your parents place really hit home,been there,very cool. Keep 'em coming coming Pete,enjoy your site very much. Rock on !
'phenomenon' was my first ufo album when it came out...i got it 'cause i liked the cover...then i loved the music and it became my number one...'force it' fell into my second favorite slot' with 'lights out' third and 'obsession' a close fourth...fifth however, i would put 'no place to run'...and i do agree it lacks the balls of other albums, but it has such a great studio feel to it, i can overlook it's testicular absence....great vid pete...peace....
For me Lights Out was their best, many great memories of them rocking The Mayfair Ballroom on a Friday night at Newcastle Upon Tyne then getting the mail train home at 2am often drunk as a skunk. Happy days.
My Top 10: 1) The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent 2) Mechanix 3) Force It 4) Phenomenon 5) No Heavy Petting 6) Lights Out 7) Making Contact 8) Obsession 9) Misdemeanor 10) High Stakes & Dangerous Men I think that Neil Carter`s contribution to UFO in the early 80´s is really underestimated. His songwriting was simply great at this time.
Definitely one of the most consistently brilliant UK rock bands of all time, and a massive inspiration to me growing up in the 00s - I got that 'Essential' CD from a second-hand shop after hearing Doctor Doctor and started collecting all their records soon afterwards. Right to the end they were a class act, and Phil's voice stayed in tact all the way through!
Agree. as much as im a huge Schenker fan. NO DENYING the Chapman era with the wild and willing.... damn great LP with awesome riffs and songs. In my top 5 of UFO for sure. I remember buying it at the cut out bin!
Strangers in the Night was the first UFO album I got, but by that time Schenker had left. The first time I saw them live was on the Mechanix tour with Chapman & all the UFO studio albums I have are the Chapman ones (No Place to Run, The Wild, the Willing....& Mechanix). I'm sure the Schenker studio albums are great, but I already had the best stuff from them on Strangers. Saw them again with Atomic Tommy & It didn't seem as good, so I sort of lost track of them after that. Not dissin' any of their later albums, I just haven't heard them. I just moved on to other things.
Love your videos. I saw UFO in the 70's in Chicago supporting the Lights Out album and also recording for the Strangers in the Night live album, my absolute favorite UFO. Lights out will always hold a special place for me.
One of the best bands ever. One of the best discographies ever. The band still making pretty good stuff to this day as opposed to many of their contemporary hard rock and metal bands. The Schenker albums are rightfully the top 5: 5. Obsessions (could be replacing Phenomenon any time though) 4. Phenomenon 3. No Heavy Petting 2. Force It 1. Lights Out All upper echelon and could be sorted around a bit. Especially loved the tale about how you got hooked on Lights Out, Pete.
Thank you for this list, Pete. On my list, Strangers in the Night is number one but as you exclude live albums from your lists, here's my list: 1. Lights Out 2. The Wild, The Willing and the Innocent 3. Force It 4. Mechanix 5. Making Contact 6. Obsession 7. No Heavy Petting 8. No Place to Run 9. Walk on Water 10. Phenomenon 11. Covenant 12. The Salentino Cuts 13. Sharks 14. The Visitor 15. High Stakes & Dangerous Men 16. The Monkey Puzzle 17. You are Here 18. Seven Deadly 19. Misdemeanour 20. A Conspiracy of Stars 21. Flying 22. UFO 1
Interesting review pete..for me the one i keep going back to is No Heavy Pettin....btw my first gig seeing them was Roundhouse 77 lights out tour..some of which is on youtube..would love to see you review The Babys/John Waite..
The best rock/metal band that ever existed, been listening to them since 1974, the worst thing they ever did has easily been ain't misbehaving, total shit. 👌🇬🇧
My personal UFO top3: 1. Obsession, 2. Walk on water, 3. The wild the willing and the innocent. I'm OK with your ranking, it is decent, honest! No nonsense stuff! Keep on rockin' man!
Great vid pete! Fell in love with this band with strangers in the night, my absolute favorite live album. Any chance for an Eloy, or barclay james harvest rank?
Great band. i cant argue with your list too much, with the exception of Wild, Willing ,and the Innocent. To me, that album will always be #1 or #2. I also think that more needs to be said about the visual art direction of their album covers, especially from the 70's. Such strange and wonderful imagery, i love it.
Love UFO! Thanks for the review. Got a few more albums to check out. Love the Vinnie Moore albums. Great talent. Of course the Schenker era is incredible. Need to listen to more of the Chapman stuff!
I saw UFO open for the Blizzard of Oz at the old Boston Gardens. Michael was already gone but they still kicked ass! I still have their Space Rock albums. I like all of their albums when Michael was in the band.
Hey Mike, what do you think here. Would "The Writer" have sounded better or much different had Michael Schenker recorded it? Tough one, but where would you go with that? -Bill
A very down to earth UFO review, no pun intended.I like the fact that his videos are back to back without cuts and editings. In some other channels there is a cut in every few minutes or so....In my opinion it kind of breaks the flow. Cheers!
Pete has talked about that in a different video. Scorpions has a lot of albums and Pete is bascially only into half of them. So he doesn't feel like he could do justice to a complete Scorpions list. Maybe Pete and some friend who are into the later day material could do a seperate ranking?
Agreed, Pete you should do it anyway!! I don't own everything either. You like what you like and it's your show. Give us what you have and it's probably what most of us are into as well.
Almost the same order as you. 1. Obsession 2. Lights Out 3. Force It 4. No Heavy Petting 5. Phenomenon 6 The Wild The Willing & The Innocent. Amazing band.
Get Obsession and Lights Out-the earlier albums lack good production, but have been remastered, but I have yet to hear them.....they are essential! Force It, being the cream of the crop.
Hi Pete just bought the UFO ten album boxed set of the studio albums 1974-- 1986 featuring all the albums in your review , amazing run - through & very timely for me , can't wait to hear them all , cheers Pete keep up the reviews
Obsession was my first UFO album. I remember picking it up at Sam Goody's at the mall in the cut out section for a few bucks. Probably around 1981. Took it home and I was hooked! Went right out and picked up Strangers In the Night. WOW!! Totally blown away! Became a fan after that! Great band.
The schenker era is great, especially Phenomenon, but I personally think that their first 3 albums, UFO 1, UFO flying and UFO live are just pure gold. Hardcore hard rock, psychedelic space rock, and just pure musicianship. Mick Bolton absolutely killed it on guitar! To me, I feel like that’s the true UFO
Don't know why it took me so long to buy more UFO after getting a double CD cheap of the pre Schenker basically UFO 1 and Flying repackage together I believe.
Another great ranking, I enjoy watching your videos because you're not stucked in the past and listen new releases by old and new bands. Could you review new releases coming up by H.e.a.t, The night flight orchestra, as well by old bands like Harem scarem and Gotthard, cheers from England. PS: a ranking by Europe could be next.
So nice to hear this way you speak of UFO. Would welcome to hear you delve further into anything else about the catalog or particular album. You are spot on or pretty damn close in what you say. Say more see if it holds up here. Thanks take care
@@user-sh3vz3ol3j Me too. I was disappointed with the two that followed, especially Sharks. I think that the Vinnie Moore era rocks. I hope that they will put out one more. The Salentino Cuts is awful. It would be a shame that it would be their final album. But the rest are good.
@@johnwales4214 Totally agree, unfortunate the magic disappeared with each following album. Really wish Schenker could do something again with UFO but maybe he's happy with his MSF which is great, too.
Great picks Pete! Those are also my top 2 favorite UFO albums I first discovered UFO in 1977 through Columbia House record and tape club. Lights Out still my number 1
Love when Pete ranks his favorite albums .he has the passion for rock and u gotta love this guy .a true rock and roll guy .I love all the bands he listens to .ufo/ AcDc tower 6.15.79 strangers tour was my first concert I was 15 ..so u know how much ufo ! Meant to me ! Thx Pete u ranked them about the same as I would of except I thought monkey puzzle was better than the visitor. So switch those ..around and that would be a wrap ! Great job Pete love yr passion bro !
thanks, Pete! My favorite all time band! I been saving this up to view on my day off. I first became aware of UFO, when a friends older brother had Phenomenon and Strangers in the Night. About a year later , i went to see Molly Hatchet in concert Dec. 80, and MSG was opening. I had no idea at the time, Schenker was the guy from UFO, I was 15, 16, and didnt connect. But, I bought that first MSG 1980 debut and was blown away! Still a favorite. Then, I dug back and found the UFO catalog. THis was early 80, 81, 82. The Paul Chapmann era, which i LOVE also...great songs, riffs on No Place To Run, Wild WIlling, etc. Want to hear my one cool UFO story.? I was stationed in Germany, 1993 and i saw a poster around town , near Frankfurt advertising UFO REUNION TOUR ..with Quiet RIot and Doc Holliday. Rocking around Christmas Tour. First date was the one i got tix for Babenhausen, near Frankfurt, The UFO band names were displayed on the poster (which i still have) Mog, way, parker, raymond and Chapmann!!?? Paul was to be the guitar player ?! A couple of weeks prior to the show, those same posters has his name taped over with SCHENKER! Hahaha! Well, I wasnt mad!! I saw the show. They played the whole Strangers in the Night LP. I actually brought my copy to the gig to see if i would get lucky to get an autograph. Usually easy at German shows. Schenker had a table set up , in the entrance , selling his Thank You cd. He chatted and autographed my LP cover . After the gig I saw the UFO bus, I met Andy Parker, he took my LP and got it singed by the rest of guys in the bus Probably wore out after the first gig, having a drink. I asked Andy Parker, WHAT IS THE DEAL with Chapmann on the poster? Was he gonna be in the band again? HE just smiled and laughed it off. Great band. I never saw them again in concert. Too bad they couldnt keep it together with Schenker. Glad to see both still out rocking in 2019/2020!
Congratulations on the always excellent editions of "Ranking the Studio Albums". Here in Brazil there is nobody doing something so interesting with this theme. Some suggestions for the next editions, NAZARETH, SLADE, SWEET, SAXON, RORY GALLAGHER, STATUS QUO, FOGHAT AND GOV'T MULE. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks for doing this. You also bring back a lot of memories for me talking about the old Audio and record stores. I remember The Music Den and Sam Goody's. Let's not forget " Crazy Eddie's". Lol.
Great list! UFO are a band I know nothing about, but have wanted to venture into for a while - will take this list to the record store this week and see what I find.
Simply stated UFO is one of the greatest ROCK bands EVER!!! Pete, your list is very good but I feel there is a lack of love for the Tonka era overall! Not sure why as the songs on those albums are excellent! I guess people had a hard time warming to the "replacement" once MS was out (just like a 1st love so to speak...). Anyway my Top 10 albums are: 1. Force It 2. The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent 3. Obsession 4. Lights Out 5. Making Contact 6. Mechanix 7. Walk On Water 8. Phenomenon 9. A Conspiracy Of Stars 10. You Are Here Thanks again for doing this! It's all Great Music!!
completely underrated band. tragically overlooked. great guitarists and lyrics that are often overlooked. I agree with regards to the wild willing and the innocent masterpiece.
ufo rocks hard thank you pete for a awesome show sir on ufo I love your show I got into music thanks to you I got into the the genres thank you man I have all the genres of music the ranking studio albums on lp I am a record junkie I have record player that's how I listen to my music and I have some of live albums on cd or lp I have some of the genres of music on cd
Great episode, Pete! FWIW, here’s my list. I’ve never been able to get into the pre-Schenker albums, so they’re not included. Least favorite to favorite: Misdemeanor The Visitor Seven Deadly High Stakes & Dangerous Men The Monkey Puzzle Sharks A Conspiracy of Stars Mechanix Making Contact Covenant You Are Here No Place To Run The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent Walk On Water Phenomenon No Heavy Petting Force It Lights Out Obsession - I view this as the best studio album Michael Schenker ever played on. A bit of trivia, of which some may not be aware: The whole band is on the cover of Obsession. That’s Phil (left) and Pete on the front with Michael. Andy Parker (left) and Paul Raymond are on the back.
Hahaha, awesome ranking 🤘🍻 To me it is difficult to rank Phenomenon, Force It, Heavy Pettin and Obsession in real order, very difficult. However I would put Misdemeanor much higher, really great album (perhaps bcs my twin sister bought it to me as a gift when it was released and surprised me very much knowing that I loved UFO, great memories). Thumbs up!!! 👍👍
I've been waiting for this one. Great band! Very underrated and underappreciated. Great stuff. My only difference would be putting Phenomenon at number one. It was my first exposure to UFO, and it has songs on it I think are still amazing. One last thing...no The Salentino Cuts. It's a covers album, so does that preclude it from your list? Cheers!
Great list Pete, Obsession my number 1 too. But Misdemeanor has got to be last for me. First got into UFO 1978 when i heard Obsession and followed them ever since.
It warms my heart to hear someone speaking highly of UFO.
I am just glad that there's folk like and me that are into UFO.
Loved UFO since I was about 12 in 1980.
It was they're heavier stuff. But love almost all thier tunes
@@fin4710 I go back to about 72, and love the Bolton era, the Schenker years and the Chapman era up to the mid-80's.
Long live UFO!!!!!
You Are Here! doesn't have stand out tracks but for some reason something draws me to it.. UFO does not have a bad album... LOL leven oved the pre schenker UFO
These "ranking" videos have inspired me to go back and revisit a lot of long-unlistened albums as well as checking out more recent work from classic bands like Uriah Heep and UFO. Thanks, Pete.
Thats where some fun is no doubt
I've done the same thing revisiting and completing my Discography
Same here
Great list Pete, my wife and I loved Misdemeanor. It was just one of those moments in our life. I saw UFO live when Schenker rejoined and the anticipation to hear and see him was palpable. The guy really is a guitar god. The gig was pretty good too.
UFO are a great band that don't get the recognition they deserve. With my tongue firmly in my cheek, could you imagine if they released a double live album in there heyday... Haha!
Thanks for this Pete, it is good to see UFO getting some well deserved love.
The Wild The Willing & The Innocent = #1 UFO album of all time. Brilliantly written and performed ... a deep, deep album with tons of charm and diversity. One of the best hard rock albums ever produced IMO.
You are correct!
Same for me. On my top list of all albums all bands counted.
I have to agree with you . An outstanding album, every song is great. Not one weak track on the LP. Amazing guitar riffs and leads that stand up to any that Schenker did on any UFO studio LP.
The Mighty Decibel - Heavy Metal yes! The Wild The Willing and The Innocent is my #1 as well. Solid from top to bottom. Not one filler track. High Stakes and Dangerous Men is my second favorite. Lights out, No Place to Run and Making Contact round out my top 5. The first 2 albums, Misdemeanor, Sharks and Ain’t Misbehaving are my 5 worst.
Nothing compares to the Schenker era . Just my opinion . when others say they prefer the tonka and other eras it's almost every time that they started listening to them during that era. If you take the fan base that has listened to them from the beginning to the end they almost always say schenker era is the best. Again, just my opinion
Phenomenon well always be my number one, it got my into UFO, and I agree that Rock Bottom is probably their greatest song of all time
I dig the space rock of “Flying” and “UFO 1”. I remember when “Lights Out” came out, and liked their version of Love’s “Alone Again Or”.
I think the first 2 records are great, UFO live is a hidden gem
John G Agreed!!! They were in similar territory as bands like early Hawkwind and Amon Duul II”
Yeah, over time those have really grown on me!
My first two UFO albums I bought were 'Obsession' & 'Lights Out' through the old Columbia House Record Club back in the 1970's. I'd never heard of them before, but, the club's monthly mini-catalog's description of those LPs sounded cool and when I listened to them, I was hooked. Amazing records. Loved your list and mine is fairly similar.
All the LPs I got through Columbia House remain drenched in nostalgia for me. I could list about twenty from memory.
The production on Phenomenon is stellar. Outstanding album.
leo lyons did a great job in recognizing schenker's talent and exploiting it.
My rank:
1 Lights Out
2 Force It
3 Obsession
4 Phenonenon
5 No Heavy Petting
6 UFO 2: Flying
7 The Wild, the Willing & The Innocent
8 No Place to Run
9 Walk On Water
10 Mechanix
11 UFO 1
12 A Conspiracy of Stars
13 You Are Here
14 Sharks
15 Covenant
16 Making Contact
17 Seven Deadly
18 High Stakes & Dangerous Men
19 The Visitor
20 The Monkey Puzzle
21 Misdemeanor
I never expect you to put Bolton's era albums so low, but... it's alright ;) Love them both same as first live album from Japan. Most underrated UFO period for me. CHEERS!
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic review! One of my most favorite bands of all time!! Agree with the top few for sure, especially the top three order. Great job Pete.
Despite having seen Schenker before, yesterday was my first time seeing UFO in Waukegan, IL. I missed the shows in St. Charles, so I figured that was it. This one popped up, so I bought tickets and went with my brother. After seeing hundreds of concerts, it was easily one of the best. Great band, Phil can still sing (and joke with the audience), and he'll be 72 this April. Andy still rocking on drums, Vinnie is an amazing guitarist. Rest of band great. I wasn't bored for one second of the show. All of the oldies stood for the whole show (I'm not old, of course....) and were singing loudly. Great, great band over many eras. I will be sad to see them go, but if you have a chance to see them still, go, by all means!
Was there as well, my first U.F.O. show too!! Seen Micheal a couple of times. My impression is that Phil has still got it, Andy didn't miss a beat, the bass player kinda reminds my of a young Pete Way, the rhythm guitar/ keyboard player held his own and Vinnie Moore is a master of his craft. Glad I went, made me wish though that I could have seen the classic line up live in person. At least we have Strangers In The Night to put us there in our mind.
I missed it....HATE that venue....
@@tttarms1970 What don't you like about the Genesee Theatre? It was my first time there, so I am just curious. I seemed pretty nice to me, an old movie theater, I am guessing, and then slightly more modern amenities and such.
@@kurtkluge1686 I was there for a comedy show.... way to crammed...I'm 6'4 and it was very tight....plus the fact way out in waukegan....
@@tttarms1970 I am 6'5, so no stranger to cramped quarters. With everyone standing, as I prayed to God they would, it was better than sitting tightly between people.
This made me take a deep dive into a lot of music I missed out on back in the day. I agree with your ranking for the most part. UFO is one of the most underrated bands.
Phenomenon. For the same reason others have said it was my first UFO album and made me fall in love with them.
For me it was Lights Out, then Osession and Force it. They were untouchable during this period with Moggs great vocals (he still sounds good) and Schenkers stunning gtr work. This was pre van Halen and he was on fire with that hard electric tone and his technique. UFO just had it then. Saw them on Force It tour and it was £1 ($2) a ticket. They stormed that show. Even met Schenker coming out after the gig.!Other gtr players have done a great job but this was the period I saw them numerous times and was so into them. They still sound good today. Production really ramped up when Ron Nevison was hired for Lights Out. Thanks for reminding me all these albums
I agree, they do have a pre Van Halen vibe. Killer guitar work, fun songs, great singer.
I don't know why it seems to me they didn't reach the next level. I'm guessing because Schenker left.
@@chaddubois8164 exactly that. Somehow bands have a time and that was it. They had a career tho.
Although this ranking is for studio albums, UFO’s Stangers in the Night is so far above, that any studio cut pales in comparison. When I hear the solo in “I’m a Loser” or that last lick in “Love to Love,” followed by an instantaneous burst of crowd applause, I get an adrenaline rush.
Rubbish obsession stands up against any album from any band
UHF
EXACTLY RIGHT. For me its the solo notes on Lights Out and Rock Bottom and Natural Thing is such a beast 💪 of a tune at high decibels. Lights Out Chicago!
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Sorry man. Strangers in the Night is just on a higher level stratosphere but I proudly own Obsession on vinyl and love it completely. Bad ass.
@@rangerrick222 yeah but it is not a studio album 😜
Look guys. This is silly. We are all such huge fans on UFO it doesn't matter. If it wasn't for the studio albums I wouldn't have heard Hot 'n Ready and Highway Lady.
Nonrev I agree with you too. Obsession is such a great album I cranked it all throughout school. Schenker freakin' shreds. It's all good. I bought 'em all! We should all have a UFO Michael Schenker party!
Thank you Pete..old rocker listening to never listened to great bands....
Always loved your channel and delivery..
Just saw UFO last night. Great concert! Only ranking the 70’s Schenker albums. Wasn’t a Chapman fan. I do like Vinnie Moore but haven’t heard a lot of his stuff.
1) Force It
2) No Heavy Petting
3) Phenomenon
4) Lights Out
5) Obsession
Absolutely love Strangers in the Night.
Would love to see you rank Y&T/Yesterday and Today. Such an underrated band. Dave Meniketti is such a great guitar player and singer.
Dave still sounds and plays amazing. One of the best voices in rock.
love Y&T-especially Earthshaker, Black Tiger, and Mean Streak......Dave is phenomenal talent!
Absolutely! I think every release from Y&T is a good record, some obviously stronger than others, but I can listen to any of their records and enjoy it, I can’t say that about very many bands.
Dave is so under appreciated on guitar and vocals.
You just about nailed it Pete, and personal context with UFO is everything. My top 3 (in no order) are Phenomenon, Lights Out, and The Wild, The Willing...Played in a band a hundred years ago and Doctor Doctor was a staple. It is a loved song in the UK because it is a 'native English' Southern Rock track at heart. Rooted in London with a cheeky nod to Muscle Shoals etc. UFO are the King Lear of heavy rock. A majestically tragic triumph. Thanks for the countdown.
It must be said that STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT is still the greatest live rock album of all time!
Hey Pete ! I really enjoy your album reviews and i'm so glad you did one on UFO. Your story of buying albums across from your dad's work and the old turntable at your parents place really hit home,been there,very cool. Keep 'em coming coming Pete,enjoy your site very much. Rock on !
Walk on Water is great. One of the best albums of the 90's by any band, in my opinion.
Agreed
Agree
Deffo 👍.
'phenomenon' was my first ufo album when it came out...i got it 'cause i liked the cover...then i loved the music and it became my number one...'force it' fell into my second favorite slot' with 'lights out' third and 'obsession' a close fourth...fifth however, i would put 'no place to run'...and i do agree it lacks the balls of other albums, but it has such a great studio feel to it, i can overlook it's testicular absence....great vid pete...peace....
Phenomenon is easily my fav. Great stuff Pete, thanks
For me Lights Out was their best, many great memories of them rocking The Mayfair Ballroom on a Friday night at Newcastle Upon Tyne then getting the mail train home at 2am often drunk as a skunk. Happy days.
Pete, thank you again for all of your totally awesome vids. I always search on and listen to your number one album from your worst to best vids.
My Top 10:
1) The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent
2) Mechanix
3) Force It
4) Phenomenon
5) No Heavy Petting
6) Lights Out
7) Making Contact
8) Obsession
9) Misdemeanor
10) High Stakes & Dangerous Men
I think that Neil Carter`s contribution to UFO in the early 80´s is really underestimated. His songwriting was simply great at this time.
Definitely one of the most consistently brilliant UK rock bands of all time, and a massive inspiration to me growing up in the 00s - I got that 'Essential' CD from a second-hand shop after hearing Doctor Doctor and started collecting all their records soon afterwards. Right to the end they were a class act, and Phil's voice stayed in tact all the way through!
The Wild, The Willing... is my fave. So important album for me back in the early eighties. An album I rank high among all bands counted.
Great one. I rank it tied for 3 with no place to run
Absolutely. Most played. Most enjoyable, and they were killer live on that and the next two tours.
Agree. as much as im a huge Schenker fan. NO DENYING the Chapman era with the wild and willing.... damn great LP with awesome riffs and songs. In my top 5 of UFO for sure. I remember buying it at the cut out bin!
Played the heck out if that. Lettin Go favorite UFO song.
Strangers in the Night was the first UFO album I got, but by that time Schenker had left. The first time I saw them live was on the Mechanix tour with Chapman & all the UFO studio albums I have are the Chapman ones (No Place to Run, The Wild, the Willing....& Mechanix). I'm sure the Schenker studio albums are great, but I already had the best stuff from them on Strangers. Saw them again with Atomic Tommy & It didn't seem as good, so I sort of lost track of them after that. Not dissin' any of their later albums, I just haven't heard them. I just moved on to other things.
Love your videos. I saw UFO in the 70's in Chicago supporting the Lights Out album and also recording for the Strangers in the Night live album, my absolute favorite UFO. Lights out will always hold a special place for me.
Just seeing the cover of Obsession gives me goose bumps. My favorite album by my favorite band. Great ranking, Pete!
The cover of Obsession is awful but the music is very very good.
Self-Made Man has a killer opening riff AND gotta love Schenker's rolling guitar riffing on the harmony. Damn!
Walk on Water should have been a huge come back album great production and songs sonically produced as good as Obsession IMO.
Walk on Water is my favorite. Every song is top notch.
One of the best bands ever. One of the best discographies ever. The band still making pretty good stuff to this day as opposed to many of their contemporary hard rock and metal bands. The Schenker albums are rightfully the top 5:
5. Obsessions (could be replacing Phenomenon any time though)
4. Phenomenon
3. No Heavy Petting
2. Force It
1. Lights Out
All upper echelon and could be sorted around a bit.
Especially loved the tale about how you got hooked on Lights Out, Pete.
Thank you for this list, Pete. On my list, Strangers in the Night is number one but as you exclude live albums from your lists, here's my list:
1. Lights Out
2. The Wild, The Willing and the Innocent
3. Force It
4. Mechanix
5. Making Contact
6. Obsession
7. No Heavy Petting
8. No Place to Run
9. Walk on Water
10. Phenomenon
11. Covenant
12. The Salentino Cuts
13. Sharks
14. The Visitor
15. High Stakes & Dangerous Men
16. The Monkey Puzzle
17. You are Here
18. Seven Deadly
19. Misdemeanour
20. A Conspiracy of Stars
21. Flying
22. UFO 1
Pete you are the man! These ranking albums videos are so usefull. I keep redescovering old gems because of them!! Great work Pete!!
Interesting review pete..for me the one i keep going back to is No Heavy Pettin....btw my first gig seeing them was Roundhouse 77 lights out tour..some of which is on youtube..would love to see you review The Babys/John Waite..
Babys are sorely underrated-great band! Bad English-great album, as well!
The best rock/metal band that ever existed, been listening to them since 1974, the worst thing they ever did has easily been ain't misbehaving, total shit. 👌🇬🇧
Nice review on UFO. I'm going to have to delve into the bands catalogue as I confess I don't have any. Any plans to do a Humble Pie album ranking?
Phenomenon changed my life when it came out and it, along with Strangers In The Night were the biggest influences on my tastes to this day
Thank you sooooooo much for your ranking UFO!! I love UFO!🎤🎸🎵🥁
Great band! My faves are Obsession and Lights Out. Walk On Water is an underrated gem & New albums kicks ass too!
I agree my # 1 too. Thanks Pete. ! Appreciations for your channel and content.
My personal UFO top3: 1. Obsession, 2. Walk on water, 3. The wild the willing and the innocent. I'm OK with your ranking, it is decent, honest! No nonsense stuff! Keep on rockin' man!
Hey dude, your top three have been my top three for 47 years. Strangers and Tokyo Tapes are my favorite live albums. 🙌
Great vid pete! Fell in love with this band with strangers in the night, my absolute favorite live album. Any chance for an Eloy, or barclay james harvest rank?
Great vid! Somehow I missed out on this band over the years. I don’t have any UFO in my collection so I have a lot to pick up.
Sweet; going to see these guys in concert next week! Got into them because of Eddie Trunk always plugging them on That Metal Show.
Great band. i cant argue with your list too much, with the exception of Wild, Willing ,and the Innocent. To me, that album will always be #1 or #2. I also think that more needs to be said about the visual art direction of their album covers, especially from the 70's. Such strange and wonderful imagery, i love it.
I agree, The Wild album is my favorite UFO album
UFO with Schenker are on another level, he has that melodic tasteful way of playing that only he and Gary Moore have.
Big thank you to you Pete for making me get out OBSESSION back on the turntable. Man, it's rocks and the sound is so tight.
Might buy the CD box. Just got B.O.C. Columbia box. Excellent. The complete albums is the Chrysalis albums only is it?
Thanks for the video. As a long time metal fan but relatively new to UFO, this gives me a great place to start.
Love UFO! Thanks for the review. Got a few more albums to check out. Love the Vinnie Moore albums. Great talent. Of course the Schenker era is incredible. Need to listen to more of the Chapman stuff!
Great show!! Right on point!!! ...and our wives sound very similar in their reaction to our musical choices; especially the t-shirts.
I think Rush was the only band I saw more times than UFO. Incredible band. 1 Obsessions 2 Lights Out 3 Phenomenon 4 No Heavy Petting 5 No Place to Run
I saw UFO open for the Blizzard of Oz at the old Boston Gardens. Michael was already gone but they still kicked ass! I still have their Space Rock albums. I like all of their albums when Michael was in the band.
Hell yeah, UFO one of my favorites. Thanks for doin a video and sharing your eye on these albums.
Flying was my first UFO listen in the 70's.I Always Ranked the Schenker Years high on my list.But I like all the work they did.
FINALLY one of my fav bands of Al time. This is so so so hard need to give this some thought
The Writer from Mechanix is one of UFOs greatest riffs, especially outside of the Schenker era
Michael spot on. I loved the Writer as soon as I heard it Not Schenker but gotta love that ❤️ tune. It absolutely Rocks when played LOUD.
@@rangerrick222 absolutely. It's wasted at a low volume lol
Hey Mike, what do you think here. Would "The Writer" have sounded better or much different had Michael Schenker recorded it? Tough one, but where would you go with that?
-Bill
Agree, when i heard The WRITER, i was blown away , being a great riff rocker and Phil's vocals. I became instant fan of the Chapman era
The albums with Tonka on guitar are excellent..of course Schenker is a beast, but too many people throw shade at the 4 albums Chapman played on.
A very down to earth UFO review, no pun intended.I like the fact that his videos are back to back without cuts and editings. In some other channels there is a cut in every few minutes or so....In my opinion it kind of breaks the flow. Cheers!
Yep indeed
Great vid on UFO Pete...your number two is my number one.
Great video! I would love to see a scorpions list!
Yeah Lets see Scorpions
Pete has talked about that in a different video. Scorpions has a lot of albums and Pete is bascially only into half of them. So he doesn't feel like he could do justice to a complete Scorpions list. Maybe Pete and some friend who are into the later day material could do a seperate ranking?
Yeah Pete said he likes the Uli Jon Roth era of Scorpions but not much after.
@@JohannesYtterstrom oh right never realised that. Yeah it would be great if he did it with A friend or something
Agreed, Pete you should do it anyway!! I don't own everything either. You like what you like and it's your show. Give us what you have and it's probably what most of us are into as well.
Almost the same order as you. 1. Obsession 2. Lights Out 3. Force It 4. No Heavy Petting 5. Phenomenon 6 The Wild The Willing & The Innocent. Amazing band.
Great one today. Thanks Pete ⚡️
thank you for keeping ufo's
legacy alive.
lights out
Fantastic , just the group i want to learn about , Rock on Pete lead me to the strongest Lp to start off with, Hanx
Get Obsession and Lights Out-the earlier albums lack good production, but have been remastered, but I have yet to hear them.....they are essential! Force It, being the cream of the crop.
my top 3...
Obssession,
Wild Willing and Innocent,
Walk On Water.
great band!!
Hi Pete just bought the UFO ten album boxed set of the studio albums 1974-- 1986 featuring all the albums in your review , amazing run - through & very timely for me , can't wait to hear them all , cheers Pete keep up the reviews
Obsession was my first UFO album. I remember picking it up at Sam Goody's at the mall in the cut out section for a few bucks. Probably around 1981. Took it home and I was hooked! Went right out and picked up Strangers In the Night. WOW!! Totally blown away! Became a fan after that! Great band.
The schenker era is great, especially Phenomenon, but I personally think that their first 3 albums, UFO 1, UFO flying and UFO live are just pure gold. Hardcore hard rock, psychedelic space rock, and just pure musicianship. Mick Bolton absolutely killed it on guitar! To me, I feel like that’s the true UFO
That's exactly what I'm saying, that space-rock UFO is better than pop-rock UFO.
Hell yeah brother!!!!!!!!!!
Don't know why it took me so long to buy more UFO after getting a double CD cheap of the pre Schenker basically UFO 1 and Flying repackage together I believe.
Another great ranking, I enjoy watching your videos because you're not stucked in the past and listen new releases by old and new bands. Could you review new releases coming up by H.e.a.t, The night flight orchestra, as well by old bands like Harem scarem and Gotthard, cheers from England. PS: a ranking by Europe could be next.
Love it ,
but please say the year
it was realesd ! 🙂
Now i have been searching and watching your stuff great job on your Sabbath rank by the way!! But how would you rank your scorpins album's!!
I never heard of UFO until I saw them open for Rush in 1977. Love them, have every album.
great show. i think the cover charge was $8.....
So nice to hear this way you speak of UFO. Would welcome to hear you delve further into anything else about the catalog or particular album. You are spot on or pretty damn close in what you say. Say more see if it holds up here. Thanks take care
Love this channel. Love UFO! Our top three are the same! Obsession is amazing!
My favorite is Walk on Water. I also loved No Heavy Petting.
Walk on Water is very good.
@@johnwales4214 Thanks man, the magic suddenly came back and it was a miracle for me.
@@user-sh3vz3ol3j Me too. I was disappointed with the two that followed, especially Sharks.
I think that the Vinnie Moore era rocks. I hope that they will put out one more.
The Salentino Cuts is awful. It would be a shame that it would be their final album.
But the rest are good.
@@johnwales4214 Totally agree, unfortunate the magic disappeared with each following album. Really wish Schenker could do something again with UFO but maybe he's happy with his MSF which is great, too.
@@user-sh3vz3ol3j Written in the Sand was excellent.
Great picks Pete!
Those are also my top 2 favorite UFO albums
I first discovered UFO in 1977 through Columbia House record and tape club.
Lights Out still my number 1
Love when Pete ranks his favorite albums .he has the passion for rock and u gotta love this guy .a true rock and roll guy .I love all the bands he listens to .ufo/ AcDc tower 6.15.79 strangers tour was my first concert I was 15 ..so u know how much ufo ! Meant to me ! Thx Pete u ranked them about the same as I would of except I thought monkey puzzle was better than the visitor. So switch those ..around and that would be a wrap ! Great job Pete love yr passion bro !
Force It is my favorite UFO album, by far. Good list overall.
Terrific list! I would flip flop your top two, I love Lights Out. Very underrated but influential band. One of my very favorites. Thanks Pete.
thanks, Pete! My favorite all time band! I been saving this up to view on my day off. I first became aware of UFO, when a friends older brother had Phenomenon and Strangers in the Night. About a year later , i went to see Molly Hatchet in concert Dec. 80, and MSG was opening. I had no idea at the time, Schenker was the guy from UFO, I was 15, 16, and didnt connect. But, I bought that first MSG 1980 debut and was blown away! Still a favorite. Then, I dug back and found the UFO catalog. THis was early 80, 81, 82. The Paul Chapmann era, which i LOVE also...great songs, riffs on No Place To Run, Wild WIlling, etc. Want to hear my one cool UFO story.? I was stationed in Germany, 1993 and i saw a poster around town , near Frankfurt advertising UFO REUNION TOUR ..with Quiet RIot and Doc Holliday. Rocking around Christmas Tour. First date was the one i got tix for Babenhausen, near Frankfurt, The UFO band names were displayed on the poster (which i still have) Mog, way, parker, raymond and Chapmann!!?? Paul was to be the guitar player ?! A couple of weeks prior to the show, those same posters has his name taped over with SCHENKER! Hahaha! Well, I wasnt mad!! I saw the show. They played the whole Strangers in the Night LP. I actually brought my copy to the gig to see if i would get lucky to get an autograph. Usually easy at German shows. Schenker had a table set up , in the entrance , selling his Thank You cd. He chatted and autographed my LP cover . After the gig I saw the UFO bus, I met Andy Parker, he took my LP and got it singed by the rest of guys in the bus Probably wore out after the first gig, having a drink. I asked Andy Parker, WHAT IS THE DEAL with Chapmann on the poster? Was he gonna be in the band again? HE just smiled and laughed it off. Great band. I never saw them again in concert. Too bad they couldnt keep it together with Schenker. Glad to see both still out rocking in 2019/2020!
I just saw these guys a few days ago. It was a great show!!
Congratulations on the always excellent editions of "Ranking the Studio Albums". Here in Brazil there is nobody doing something so interesting with this theme. Some suggestions for the next editions, NAZARETH, SLADE, SWEET, SAXON, RORY GALLAGHER, STATUS QUO, FOGHAT AND GOV'T MULE. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks for doing this. You also bring back a lot of memories for me talking about the old Audio and record stores. I remember The Music Den and Sam Goody's. Let's not forget " Crazy Eddie's". Lol.
Very Good Pete, good classification 🤘🤘🤘
Ok. I like Mechanix and No place to run !! Underrated albums..
Mechanix was the first album of theirs I bought - it was the recent release at the time.
Hey Pete, any chance you could possibly rank the ELP studio albums?
Great list! UFO are a band I know nothing about, but have wanted to venture into for a while - will take this list to the record store this week and see what I find.
Obsession every day of the week - love your list!
Simply stated UFO is one of the greatest ROCK bands EVER!!! Pete, your list is very good but I feel there is a lack of love for the Tonka era overall! Not sure why as the songs on those albums are excellent! I guess people had a hard time warming to the "replacement" once MS was out (just like a 1st love so to speak...). Anyway my Top 10 albums are:
1. Force It
2. The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent
3. Obsession
4. Lights Out
5. Making Contact
6. Mechanix
7. Walk On Water
8. Phenomenon
9. A Conspiracy Of Stars
10. You Are Here
Thanks again for doing this! It's all Great Music!!
Another great video Pete..How bout some Molly Hatchet The Rods Raven lps and song rankings..Aloha!!
My top 4 would be the same as yours great band...
completely underrated band. tragically overlooked. great guitarists and lyrics that are often overlooked. I agree with regards to the wild willing and the innocent masterpiece.
ufo rocks hard thank you pete for a awesome show sir on ufo I love your show I got into music thanks to you I got into the the genres thank you man I have all the genres of music the ranking studio albums on lp I am a record junkie I have record player that's how I listen to my music and I have some of live albums on cd or lp I have some of the genres of music on cd
Great episode, Pete! FWIW, here’s my list. I’ve never been able to get into the pre-Schenker albums, so they’re not included.
Least favorite to favorite:
Misdemeanor
The Visitor
Seven Deadly
High Stakes & Dangerous Men
The Monkey Puzzle
Sharks
A Conspiracy of Stars
Mechanix
Making Contact
Covenant
You Are Here
No Place To Run
The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent
Walk On Water
Phenomenon
No Heavy Petting
Force It
Lights Out
Obsession - I view this as the best studio album Michael Schenker ever played on. A bit of trivia, of which some may not be aware: The whole band is on the cover of Obsession. That’s Phil (left) and Pete on the front with Michael. Andy Parker (left) and Paul Raymond are on the back.
I like the Chapman stuff and probably because it was the early 80's that I got in the band.
Hahaha, awesome ranking 🤘🍻 To me it is difficult to rank Phenomenon, Force It, Heavy Pettin and Obsession in real order, very difficult. However I would put Misdemeanor much higher, really great album (perhaps bcs my twin sister bought it to me as a gift when it was released and surprised me very much knowing that I loved UFO, great memories). Thumbs up!!! 👍👍
I've been waiting for this one. Great band! Very underrated and underappreciated. Great stuff.
My only difference would be putting Phenomenon at number one.
It was my first exposure to UFO, and it has songs on it I think are still amazing.
One last thing...no The Salentino Cuts.
It's a covers album, so does that preclude it from your list?
Cheers!
I think it does. Plus, it sucks pretty hard.
Great list Pete, Obsession my number 1 too. But Misdemeanor has got to be last for me. First got into UFO 1978 when i heard Obsession and followed them ever since.