{"id":17965,"date":"2012-02-07T06:07:55","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T11:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=17965"},"modified":"2013-01-28T11:15:09","modified_gmt":"2013-01-28T16:15:09","slug":"ufo-seven-deadly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/ufo-seven-deadly\/","title":{"rendered":"UFO | Seven Deadly<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Erik Tweedy<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Over 40 years have passed since UFO released their debut record in 1970. Since that time, they have released some damn fine hard rock music and 20 studio albums. It would be understandable that after a career of that magnitude, in an extremely tough business, the passion would eventually give way to waving adios and riding off into the sunset and a seat at the table for an afternoon bridge game with the rest of the old folks. Not so for the two remaining original members of UFO, Phil Mogg and Andy Parker. Along with longtime stable mates Paul Raymond and Vinnie Moore, UFO has recorded one of the best releases in their illustrious career with Seven Deadly.<\/p>\n

Seven Deadly<\/em> finds UFO doing what they do best, creating enigmatic hard rock numbers with a bluesy swagger and some brilliant guitar playing that compliments the vocal styling of Phil Mogg. With a crunchy guitar intro, \u201cFight Night\u201d opens Seven Deadly and showcases one of the UK\u2019s best hard rock vocalists in Phil Mogg. Mogg is often overlooked when it comes to discussing Britain\u2019s best rock vocalists, but at the age of 63, this man\u2019s still got it and can easily hang with Paul Rodgers, Glen Hughes and David Coverdale. \u201cFight Night\u201d is a no frills typical UFO track that straddles the line between hard rock and heavy metal.<\/p>\n

Track number two, \u201cWonderland\u201d is a barn-burner. With a chugging guitar and keyboard laden intro reminiscent of Deep Purple\u2019s \u201cHighway Star\u201d, \u201cWonderland\u201d features guitarist Vinnie Moore at his best with a smoking guitar solo on perhaps the best track on Seven Deadly. It might take you ten listens to figure out what the lyrics mean and why Mogg is singing about a monkey throughout, but that is not a bad thing as this track really rocks and is worth hitting the replay button.<\/p>\n

The roots of UFO can be found in the back alley clubs of London and the British blues scene is on full display with “Mojo Town.” After 40 years, this band still knows how to use its influences to create something entirely new and fresh sounding. Complete with a Black Sabbath inspired bass line and harmonica to boot, this sounds like the soundtrack for a gator infested, swampy, bayou movie and sets a cool vibe as the disc heads into the terrific and melodic \u201cAngel Station\u201d. \u201cAngel Station\u201d is a real joy to listen to and shows a different side to UFO with its melody and harmonies, but still provides the punch with Vinnie Moore\u2019s massive bluesy solo.<\/p>\n

There is a very comfortable feel throughout this release and each track brings something new, but still feels like your favorite old pair of shoes, broken in, but not worn out. With tracks \u201cYear Of The Gun\u201d, \u201cThe Last Stone Rider\u201d, \u201cSteal Yourself\u201d and \u201cThe Fear\u201d the rock and blues combination makes for some really good music. This is every bit as good and possibly even better than Black Country Communion\u2019s latest release, \u201c2\u201d, that has been getting rave reviews. <\/p>\n

\u201cBurn Your House Down\u201d again showcases Mogg\u2019s steady vocals and Moore\u2019s incredible guitar skills that backdrops this entire track. Moore has been a part of this band for over 7 years and it is easy to tell why Mogg wanted this superstar in the band. Moore fits the structure of these songs so well and with Paul Raymond on rhythm guitar, they make for a dynamic duo. With its beautiful soloing by Moore closing out the track, \u201cWaving Goodbye\u201d ends this terrific release on a strong note and hopefully the title of this track is not hinting at something to come. If Seven Deadly is any indication of what the future holds for UFO, this band is far from calling it quits. The production is top notch and the variety of music makes this a very enjoyable disc to listen to from start to finish. With so many studio releases in their career, it is hard to pick out a favorite or one that stands above the rest, but Seven Deadly<\/em> assuredly includes some of the best tracks this band has ever recorded. UFO typically flies under the radar of most rock music fans, but Seven Deadly is worth seeking out to add to your collection. It is amazing to see a band that has been together for so long create something so good. Well done UFO, very well done.<\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nPhil Mogg \u2013 Lead Vocals
\nPaul Raymond \u2013 Keyboard\/Guitars
\nVinnie Moore \u2013 Guitar
\nLars Lehmann – Bass
\nAndy Parker – Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tFight Night
\n2.\tWonderland
\n3.\tMojo Town
\n4.\tAngel Station
\n5.\tYear Of The Gun
\n6.\tThe Last Stone Rider
\n7.\tSteal Yourself
\n8.\tBurn Your House Down
\n9.\tThe Fear
\n10.\tWaving Goodbye<\/p>\n

Limited Edition Digipak Bonus Tracks
\n11.\tOther Men\u2019s Wives
\n12.\tBag O\u2019 Blues<\/p>\n

Label: Steamhammer\/SPV<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.ufo-music.info<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9.2\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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