UFO - No Heavy Petting
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Free Music Review: You can't run, you ain't gonna survive...
Hit: 5 Stars
UFO was on a roll so to speak after their breakthrough 'Force It' and the guitar wizardry of Michael Schenker started to gain the band serious notoriety in hard rock circles. In May of 1976, 'No Heavy Pettin' continued the run of magnificience. Danny Peyronel had joined the band during the supporting tour for 'Force It' but he only lasted throught the supporting tour for the next album. He was replaced on a more permenant basis by Paul Raymond, however Peyronel was the first keyboard player in UFO after former Ten Years After keysman Chuck Churchill, who had played on the two prior LP's strictly in a session capacity. "Natural Thing" blows out of the speakers with a monsterous riff that works magic as the album opener. Sordid tales of groupies always seem to make great rock songs and both "Thing" and "I'm a Loser" both became concert staples, the latter featuring both acoustic and metal genius from Mr. Schenker. Other favorites include "Can You Roll Her" and "Reasons Love" which features an incredibly fast guitar solo from Schenker. Peyronel contributed "Highway Lady" another fast and loose rocker which tempowise seemed to fit with many of the speed rockers on the record. Not known for being a great blues band didn't stop UFO from unleashing the album's crowing jewel (in my humble opinion anyway)"On With the Action", a burning, seething groovefest with Phil's tough lyrics about the desolation of the streets and Michael's trademark tone, slowed down to a molten pace, then ratched up for another mindblowing lead break. Leo Lyons' production, his last with UFO after three trailblazing records, captured the essence of Michael's sound and this just might be his best guitar sound UFO record. Some duds towards the end (including a another cover that blows!) don't hurt the majesty of another cornerstone release by the Seventies greatest unsung hard rock band. What the hell is that monkey doing anyway?Free Music Review: Awesome Heavy Rock 'n' Roll
Hit: 5 Stars
This is possibly my favourite UFO studio album although it's a tough call between two or three. It still stands up well with today's music due to the quality vocals, great guitar playing and a solid rhythm section. It lacks the polish and variety of "Lights Out" but wow does it rock with dazzling 70's style lead guitar! I understand that the band were worried about the sound with Peyronnel on keyboards and he later left to be replaced with Paul Raymond. This line up certainly created a tasty enough studio sound with classics such as "Natural Thing" and "I'm a Loser" and one of my all time faves "On With The Action" (Phil Mogg lyrically at his best). All the tunes are great even with a few trademark clunky lyrics. Also one of the best album covers ever!
Free Music Review: Hello, Danny boy!
Hit: 3 Stars
No Heavy Petting was the third UFO album in a row to be produced by Ten Years After bassist Leo Lyons. In terms of overall sound, this is about as good as the two albums before it, 'Phenomenon' and 'Force It'.....the guitars are very well recorded and prominent in the mix, the bass and drums sound crisp and clear. In terms of songs, I don't think this album is as strong it's two predecessors. I think all five songs on the first half (or side one, for those us who still have this on just vinyl) are absolutely terrific. 'Natural Thing' (the only tune on which bassist Pete Way gets a writing credit) is an upbeat and very hard rocking opening cut, with then new keyboardist Danny Peyronel getting in some piano playing during the middle. Very strong, heavy riff from Schenker. The next two cuts, ' I'm A Loser' and 'Can You Roll Her', are both more than satisfying melodic hard rockers....the former starts out acoustic, but gets heavier as it goes along and features some oustanding drumming from Andy Parker, and the former is a showcase for Peyronel and once again, feature some stellar drumming from Parker.
' Belladonna' is to me a very overlooked ballad. UFO did this type of song very well when they had Schenker, whose crying guitar solo in the middle may be the best thing I think he has ever done and is to me one of the highlights of the album. This is immediately followed by the speedy hard rocker 'Reasons Love', another big highlight of the album. Schenker hits another high with his lightning fast solo, almost making his guitar sound like a bagpipe at one point!
The second half, unfortunately, is rather weak and somewhat forgettable, especially when compared to the first half. The tempos are slower, the tunes not so catchy, the vocal lines not as exciting and/or memorable. It's a shame Pete Way didn't contribute more songs.
Still, the first half is great and worth buying the album for. Another must have for us fans of UFO during their Michael Schenker years.
Free Music Review: Incomplete and not the place to start.
Hit: 3 Stars
After the breakout of "Force It", UFO sort of stalled on this follow up. The problem? For me, the album feels incomplete. There are 4 standout tracks - the blistering kick-off of "Natural Thing", "I'm A Loser" "Can You Roll Her" and "Reasons Love". My reasoning for these tracks as standouts? Michael Schenker, of course. He is in top form on these tracks. Special attention has to be given to his playing on "I'm A Loser". Yes, the song starts as down-on-your-luck, acoustic lament. But, midway through the song, Schenker just takes over and lifts the song into dimensions only the best guitar players could manage. He drives the song headlong into the stratosphere, and you the listener are left emotionally spent by songs' end. Side two (tracks 6-9 these days), is where the album loses all momentum after the cruch of "Reasons Love". Things get better on the next two UFO albums, Lights Out" and "Obsession". Free Music Review: MY FAVORITE
Hit: 5 Stars
Great "old school" UFO at their best. Original, Hard, Fast and imaginative all at the same time. I literally wore out the album in my teens. No Heavy Petting is a classic! With a couple mellow tunes like " Belladonna and Martain Landscape" (thrown in to let Schenkers fingers cool) it is indeed a well rounded rock-n-roll CD. If you like first-rate guitar work loaded with gracious amounts of originality, No Heavy Petting has what you'r looking for. WHAT A GEM!