Year : 1981 (Chrysalis Records Deluxe Editiion 2025)
Style : Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 262 mb
Bio:
UFO are an English Hard rock band that was formed in 1969.UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. UFO were ranked No. 84 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock"Singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker formed the band in August 1969. Originally taking the name Hocus Pocus, the group changed their name in October 1969 to UFO in honour of the London club where they were spotted by Noel Moore, who signed them to Beacon Records label, which was headed by Antiguan-born Milton Samuel. Their eponymously titled first album debuted in 1970 and was a typical example of early hard rock including a heavy version of the Eddie Cochran's classic "C'mon Everybody". Both UFO 1 and its follow-up UFO 2: Flying, were successful in Japan (especially the single "C'mon Everybody" which became a huge hit there) and Germany (the song "Boogie For George," also from the first album, reached No. 30 in German singles charts as well as "Prince Kajuku" from Flying reached No. 26), but generated poor interest in Britain and America. Consequently, their third effort, Live (later re-issued as UFO Lands In Tokyo), was originally only released in Japan in 1971.Part of UFO's early work was strongly influenced by space rock (their second album, including a 26-minute title track and a 19-minute-long opus "Star Storm", was subtitled One Hour Space Rock) that was modestly popular at the time, but the band soon realised the style was somewhat limited. In January 1972, Mick Bolton left the group, and UFO set out to find a guitarist who could provide the band with a more standard rock sound.
Album:
Continuing the acclaimed series of UFO reissues, ”The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent” returns in a stunning 2026 remastered Deluxe Edition.Originally released in 1981, this pivotal album captures the band at a creative high point, blending soaring melodies, powerful performances, and Phil Mogg’s unmistakable voice. Newly remastered from the original tape transfers, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, reaffirming its place as one of UFO’s most accomplished works.”The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent [2026 Remaster Deluxe Edition]” also includes a brand-new mix of the previously unreleased Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, recorded on 29th January 1981, by U.S. producer Brian Kehew, offering an electrifying snapshot of UFO’s energy on stage — making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.The hard rock pioneers’ ninth studio album is among their most highly regarded, a self-produced set with anthemic melodies to match the band’s hard rock heft. As the title suggests, frontman Phil Mogg was deep into a Bruce Springsteen phase, reflected in the twinkling piano into, doomed-romance lyrics and sax solo of nearly-hit single ‘Lonely Heart’.The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent reached No 19 in the UK and No 77 on the US Billboard 200, despite the slightly risqué cover being toned down for North American audiences.Purists will be pleased to know that the original Hipgnosis cover is the one used for the album’s new deluxe edition. The first disc of the set features a 2026 remaster of the original album, with the CD version adding seven-inch edits of ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ and ‘Lonely Heart’ and a previously unreleased alternative mix of ‘It’s Killing Me’.The remainder of the set (CD2 or LPs 2 & 3) is given over to the 11-track Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London, 29th January 1981, newly mixed by US producer Brian Kehew.
Line Up:
Phil Mogg – vocals
Paul Chapman – guitars
Pete Way – bass
Andy Parker – drums
Neil Carter – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals, saxophone
+ guests:
John Sloman – keyboards (uncredited)
Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangements, orchestra conductor
Tracklist:
CD1: The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent 2026 Remaster
01. Chains Chains
02. Long Gone
03. The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent
04. It’s Killing Me
05. Makin’ Moves
06. Lonely Heart
07. Couldn’t Get It Right
08. Profession Of Violence
09. Couldn’t Get it Right (7” Edit) (Bonus Track)
10. Lonely Heart (7” Edit) (Bonus Track)
11. It’s Killing Me (Alt. Mix) (Bonus Track)
CD2: Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London
01. 29 January 1981 – newly mixed *
02. Long Gone
03. Chains Chains
04. Lonely Heart
05. Cherry
06. Mystery Train
07. Only You Can Rock Me
08. Too Hot To Handle
08. Lights Out
09. Rock Bottom
10. Doctor Doctor
11. Shoot Shoot
* Previously Unreleased
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
