UFO is back with the follow up to "Sharks". This time we are saved of the usual feud between Mogg/Way and Michael Schenker. Guitar virtuoso Vinnie Moore has replaced Schenker and "You are Here" also welcomes another new member, namely drummer Jason Bonham.
"You are Here" also marks the return of Paul Raymond and his presence is heard for the first song
Daylight Goes To Town, where his keyboards follow the guitar line. It's the most poppy song and quite catchy from the first listen.
Overall Vinnie Moore's playing has brought a groovy dimension to
UFO's classic Rock. Songs like
Black Cold Coffee and
Call Me are characterized by Moore's groovy guitar work.
Vinnie Mores brings his own flavor to
UFO with his groovy playing. He shines on
The Wild One, where his leads uplift this tremendous song. His tone on the song is shrill - but still bluesy. The guitar legacy of
UFO continues. Just listen to
Mr. Freeze, which Vinnie Moore co-wrote. It has a heavy middle play leading to the solo, which displays Vinnie's speed.
Jason Bonham has to be credited as well for his contribution. He has his fathers groove and he sets his marks on the whole record, but in particular
The Spark That is Us and he aforementioned
Mr. Freeze.
The songs are mainly mid tempo songs and Phil Mogg's vocals suit those songs perfectly. He sounds fantastic on
Sympathy, where his full vocals impact on the song's great atmosphere.
The obvious album closer would be half acoustic
Baby Blue, but the album surprises and ends with one of the best songs
Swallow. With Jason Bonham on the drums and the chord progression I cannot help to think of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir. Great closer to a great album and if I may remark, what's with Phil Mogg's weakness for cold coffee?
Tommy Newton produced the album and he has provided
UFO with a thunderous sound, which adds another dimension to the record.
Phil Mogg sounds fantastic. His vocals sounds very full on "You are Here" and this record is right behind Mogg's brilliant "Sign of 4" record, but better than "Sharks". Fans, who have followed
UFO from the beginning, may have to adapt to this record, but "You are Here" wins in the long term. The return of Paul Raymond and the addition of Vinnie Moore plus Jason Bonham are indeed a gain.
Written by
Michael Monday, February 16, 2004
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