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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
How much more can a poor boy take..., June 7, 2002
Most of the reviews for this record, whether on Amazon or in other print, tend to point out the supposed mediocrity of the post- Michael Schenker years for UFO. I feel this is both inaccurate and irresponsible. Schenker is a legend no doubt, but he was one fifth (or fourth, before 1976)of the band when he left after 1978. The most important part of the band, the Mogg/Way song writing partnership, was still intact. Paul Chapman proved to be more than capable of continuing the honored UFO traditon of potent lead guitar. "No Place to Run" took up where "Obsession" and "Strangers in the Night" left off. Consistency was a UFO trademark from "Phenomenon" through "Making Contact" and "NPTR" was just one in a string of these classic lps. "Letting Go" kicks off the album just fine, a showcase for Chapman as well as Phil Mogg's melodic singing. Other key tracks include the title song (moody street anthem with its "Jungleland, jungleland" chorus), "Young Blood", "The Fire Burns Tonight" and "Anyday". Two of my alltime favorites include "Mystery Train" (along with Montrose's "Good Rockin' Tonight" the greatest Elvis cover ever) and "Money, Money" (why the heck wasn't this song played on the radio in the '80s.??) UFO plunged into their second decade moving from strength to strengh, Schenker's loss not withstanding. Next to Thin Lizzy, UFO were the greatest hard rock band ever not to get significant radio airplay or US album sales. Ripe for discovery in the 21st century!!!!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
UFO Finding their way Post-Schenker............, December 17, 2002
I bought this album with trepidation because of the landmark personnel change which had befallen UFO the year before.
I was wondering how ANYONE could replace Michael, the architect of so many of my musical memories. And, while a good album, I can't rate it in my UFO top five, even though there are 4 or 5 very good to great songs. Lettin' Go is one such great song, as is the title cut with its canny springsteen references.
Produced by the legendary George Martin, it just doesn't jump out and bludgeon you like the Nevison efforts do.
So, I was slightly concerned that UFO had peaked. My fears were put to rest when, in 1981, UFO released the awe-inspiring The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent. Chapman sounds much more comfortable on that album, and it's the guitar tour-de-force we were waiting for from him. No Place to Run is still worth buying, because a middling UFO album is still light years ahead of the competition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peakin' post-Schenker!, March 14, 2005
Like many fans who had followed UFO prior to this release, I was curious and kind of skeptical of what was to come once Mr Schenker departed. Unfortunately, upon first listen, I think I was too sketical, as I was initially disappointed. However, once I gave this one a real listen I realized how good it actually was. I originally owned this on LP, and it has HONESTLY been one of my personal fave's ever since. In fact, like Mr. Der Kommissar before me, I too think that this and Obsession are two of UFO's best, although unlike my predecessor, I actually prefer this one to Obsession. I think UFO was peaking right at the point Schenker left, but they didn't skip a beat with this one. Sadly though, their quality would start to deteriorate over the next few releases, and although I like the next couple of albums that followed, especially selected tracks, I don't think any of them can stand up to this one as a whole. The tracks on this album range in style throughout and the pace changes throughout as well, just like the last track (Anyday). I can't really point out any standout or favorite tracks, because I truly like every track on this album, something that I can't say about too many albums, although "Take It Or Leave It" is one of my all time favorite UFO tracks. Just like with any album by any band, it's always a matter of preference for each listener, but if you like UFO (and not just because of Schenker) I don't think you can't like this one at least a little.
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