Mission No. X

Mission No. X is the tenth studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O., released on 30 September 2005 via AFM Records. The original release date was announced for 4 October but was pushed forward by one week.[2][3][4] It was recorded at Roxx Studio in Pulheim.[5]

Mission No. X
Studio album by
Released30 September 2005
Recorded2005
StudioRoxx Studio, Pulheim, Germany
GenreHeavy metal
LabelAFM Records
ProducerStefan Kaufmann
U.D.O. chronology
Thunderball
(2004)
Mission No. X
(2005)
The Wrong Side of Midnight (EP)
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Previous drummer Lorenzo Milani left the band due to "personal reasons" and was replaced by Edge of Forever drummer Francesco Jovino after their previous release.

Track listing

All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Embarkation" 1:30
2."Mission No. X"Dirkschneider, Kaufmann, Igor Gianola4:07
3."24/7" 3:57
4."Mean Streets" 4:21
5."Primecrime on Primetime" 3:56
6."Eye of the Eagle" 5:08
7."Shell Shock Fever" 3:53
8."Stone Hard" 4:21
9."Breaking Down the Borders" 3:19
10."Cry Soldier Cry" 5:16
11."Way of Life" (Re-recorded Version) 3:39
12."Mad for Crazy" 3:47
Total length:47:14
Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
1."Rebellion"4:41
Total length:51:53

Notes

  • The enhanced edition release by AFM Records contains the "Mean Streets" music video.
  • The limited edition release by CD-Maximum contains the 24/7 EP along with the "Mean Streets" music video.

Credits

Additional musicians

  • Mathias Dieth: solo guitar on "Way of Life"
  • Johannes Schiefner: uilleann pipes on "Cry Soldier Cry"

Production

  • Martin Häusler: cover art, design
  • Stefan Kaufmann: production, engineering, mixing
  • Manfred Melchior: mastering
  • Dirk Schelpmeier: photography

References

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