Audio CD review:
UFO - Walk on Water

UFO - Walk on Water

Band: UFO Title: Walk on Water Rating: Release Date: 31 May, 2004 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Self Made Man 2: Venus 3: Pushed to the Limit 4: Stopped by a Bullet (Of Love) 5: Darker Days 6: Running on Empty 7: Knock, Knock 8: Dreaming of Summer 9: Doctor Doctor [New Version] 10: Lights Out [New Version]

Customer Reviews Dreaming of Long Lost Summers I didn't much care for the replacement and what with frequent line up changes the band seemed to take an AOR direction. I was a huge fan of the "classic line up" in the seventies but lost track of them for a number of years after Schenker left. I followed MSG until they got "McCauleyfied" and I guess I just grew old and lost interest in all things UFO. I have always liked beefed up cover versions of old classic songs and recently got blown away by the Schenker Pattison Summit albums (awesome guitar work!). On the back of this and with new found enthusiasm I bought this album about six months ago and it was like being seventeen again. This is a terrific album and I was a re-born fan as soon as "Self Made Man" hit the headphones. "Venus", "Pushed to the Limit" and "Darker Days" are all great UFO tracks with the Schenker Mogg partnership rekindling their seventies magic. None of the other songs disappoint either as the classic line up are in fine form and the production is far superior to anything in the past. The album is a little short on new material with only eight songs but I prefer it that way like the good old vinyl days. This means there are no fillers, only quality tracks. To fill the CD space there are two great re-workings of old favourites "Doctor Doctor" and "Lights Out". This CD version also includes bonus songs from MSG, Paul Raymond Project and Mogg/Way, Raymond's solo effort being the weakest on the album (All are great non the less!). I can honestly say this is up there with their seventies stuff. Unfortunately it was another down hill slide as later albums "Covenant" and "Sharks" although good did not reach the heights of this. The more recent stuff with Vinnie Moore on guitars has rejuvenated the band once more so don't you Schenker fans ignore "You Are Here" and "The Monkey Puzzle". Also check out "$ign of 4" and the Mogg/Way albums which are also brilliant UFO-like albums in all but name. . Can't get any better. UNBELIEVABLE! They were playing small places with this CD for sale before it was even available in any store. UFO got back together in 1995 and I saw them twice during that time. Seeing them up close in a small venue was just awesome. I've since bought this new version of Walk on Water that includes the new MSG song, Paul Raynond Project and Mogg-Way songs. All are great songs too. I can honestly say this is my absolute favorite UFO album. A couple of listens and from then on the songs NEVER get tiresome, it just sounds better and better. Incredible late 70's rock style you loved in early UFO but with extra flash. "Dreaming of Summer" is one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life. Schenker's solos on this album are far and away the best he's ever done. Nothing typical, just well thought out extended guitar solos with that awesome Schenker tone. Moggs voice is perfect and the rest of the guys are perfect too. You have to get this CD. Best of Reunion Albums Sounds Great!. This is by far the best of the reunion albums. Mogg and Schenker are at the top of their games here. Only problem is it's to short on original material. Later releases "Convenent" and "Sharks" start going downhill along with Schenker's attitude. . You can see a complete list of all UFO discography, or go back to the UFO tabs