Phenomenon is the album by the British rock band UFO, released in May, 1974. Guitarist Michael Schenker joined UFO in June, 1973 arriving in the UK directly from his German band, Scorpions, and without speaking a word of English.
Phenomenon is the first album of UFO with Michael Schenker on guitar, this album also demonstrates the incredible guitar-playing talents of Michael Schenker.
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Album Description:
"Phenomenon" is a highly acclaimed 12" vinyl LP album by the British rock band UFO, featuring the exceptional guitar skills of Michael Schenker. Released in 1974, the album showcases the band's fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, and is regarded as one of their most influential and significant works. As the third studio album by UFO, "Phenomenon" marked a turning point for the band with the addition of Michael Schenker on lead guitar. Schenker's virtuoso playing and melodic solos became a defining feature of UFO's sound and garnered him widespread recognition among guitar enthusiasts. The album opens with the energetic and riff-driven track "Oh My", setting the tone for the high-octane rock 'n' roll that follows. Songs like "Crystal Light" and "Doctor Doctor" demonstrate UFO's ability to blend catchy melodies with powerful guitar riffs and memorable choruses, while tracks like "Space Child" and "Queen of the Deep" showcase their progressive influences and knack for atmospheric compositions. With Phil Mogg's distinctive vocals, Pete Way's driving basslines, and Andy Parker's solid drumming, "Phenomenon" presents a tight and cohesive musical unit that propels each song with precision and intensity. The album captures the raw energy and chemistry of the band's live performances, making it a fan favorite and a staple in their discography. "Phenomenon" achieved significant success in the UK, solidifying UFO's status as one of the leading rock bands of the era. The album's popularity also spread internationally, particularly in Europe and the United States, where it gained a dedicated following. It laid the groundwork for the band's future rel |
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Music Genre: English Progressive Rock, Hard Rock |
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Album Production Information: Produced by Leo LyonsMick Roback Recorded at Morgan Studios, London. Album cover design: Hipgnosis Hipgnosis is my favorite proof that a record sleeve can be a full-on mind game, not just a band photo with better lighting. Read more... Hipgnosis is the legendary London-based art design group that turned rock sleeves into visual myths. The core duo, Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell, were childhood friends of the Pink Floyd inner circle in Cambridge—a connection that allowed them to bypass the stiff mandates of EMI’s in-house design department in 1968. Their debut, "A Saucerful of Secrets," was only the second time in EMI history (after The Beatles) that an outside firm was granted creative control. The very name "Hipgnosis" was a piece of found art; Syd Barrett, during one of his more enigmatic phases, scrawled the word in ballpoint pen on the door of the South Kensington flat he shared with the duo. Thorgerson loved the linguistic friction of it: the "Hip" for the new and groovy, and "Gnosis" for the ancient, hidden knowledge. While Peter Christopherson later joined as a third partner in 1974, that initial Barrett-endorsed moniker defined a decade of surrealist mastery for bands like Led Zeppelin, Genesis, and 10cc, before the group dissolved in 1983. |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Chrysalis CHR 1059 |
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Media Format: 12" Full-Length Vinyl LPAlbum weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1974 Made in England |
Band Members and Musicians on: UFO with Michael Schenker Phenomenon |
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Complete Track Listing of: UFO with Michael Schenker Phenomenon |
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Album Cover Photo Gallery of: UFO with Michael Schenker Phenomenon |
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Telefunken Teldec 6.24 836 , 1981 , Germany
C'mon Everybody is a compilation album with early recordings by the British Hard Rock band: UFO. The title of this UFO album comes from a song , which was released on their 1979 album
C'mon Everybody 12" Vinyl LP
Released in 1982, Mechanix marks UFO’s shift toward a more refined 1980s hard rock sound. Combining tight guitar work, strong melodies, and Phil Mogg’s powerful vocals, the album bridges classic heavy rock with a modern, high-energy edge. Tracks like “We Belong to the Night” highlight its confident, anthemic drive.
The album was generally well-received by critics, who praised the band's songwriting and musicianship. "No Place to Run" is considered one of UFO's most successful and critically acclaimed albums
No Place To Run (USA) No Place To Run (West-Germany)
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This was the final UFO studio album to feature Michael Schenker on lead guitar until he returned to the band in 1993.
Obession 12" Vinyl LP
Chrysalis CHR 1059 , 1974 , England
Phenomenon is the album by the British rock band UFO, released in May, 1974. Guitarist Michael Schenker joined UFO in June, 1973 arriving in the UK directly from his German band, Scorpions, and without speaking a word of English.
Phenomenon . 12" Vinyl LP
Nova 6.28 363 , 1976 , Germany
“Space Metal” is a double LP compilation capturing UFO’s formative hard rock years before their late-70s breakthrough. Drawing from the albums “UFO 1,” “Flying,” and the Japanese-only live release “UFO Lands in Tokyo,” it blends extended space-rock jams with blues-rooted heaviness. Issued in 1976, it documents a band still stretching songs live and shaping the sound that would soon define them.
Chrysalis 300.268 , 1979 , Holland
"Strangers in the Night" is a live double album by UFO, which was released in 1979. It was recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England and the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan during the band's 1977 and 1978 tours.
Strangers in the Night 12" Vinyl LP
Chrysalis CHE 1307 , 1981 , Canada
UFO's 1981 release, "The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent," stands as a rock classic, blending hard rock and melodic finesse. Led by Phil Mogg's vocals and Michael Schenker's guitar,
The Wild The Willing and the Innocent 12" Vinyl LP