Phenomenon (UFO album)

Phenomenon is the third studio album by the British rock band UFO, released in May 1974. It is the band's first release to feature lead guitarist Michael Schenker, who replaced Mick Bolton.

Phenomenon
Studio album by
UFO
ReleasedMay 1974 (1974-05)
Recorded1973–1974
StudioMorgan Studios, London
Genre
Length39:06
LabelChrysalis
ProducerLeo Lyons
UFO chronology
Live
(1971)		 Phenomenon
(1974)		 Force It
(1975)
Singles from Phen omenon
  1. "Give Her the Gun" / "Sweet Little Thing"
    Released: 1974 (Germany only)
  2. "Doctor Doctor" / "Lipstick Trace"
    Released: 1974
  3. "Rock Bottom"
    Released: 1974–75
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Tom HullB[3]

Production

Their third studio album in total, Phenomenon was UFO's debut with major label Chrysalis Records and also their first to be released in the United States. With the arrival of ex-Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker, Phenomenon saw UFO begin to leave their blues-based "space rock" sound behind as the band began transitioning to a more straightforward hard rock sound.

The album was produced by Leo Lyons, bass guitarist of British rock group Ten Years After. All tracks were recorded at Morgan Studios in London. The original cover design and photos were produced by Hipgnosis.

Influence

British heavy metal band Iron Maiden released a cover of "Doctor Doctor" as the b-side of the "Lord of the Flies" single in 1995. The cover is also included in the band's Eddie's Archive boxed set collection.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Michael Schenker and Phil Mogg, except where noted.

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Too Young to Know"Pete Way, Mogg3:10
2."Crystal Light" 3:47
3."Doctor Doctor" 4:10
4."Space Child" 4:01
5."Rock Bottom" 6:32
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Oh My"Schenker, Mogg, Way, Andy Parker2:28
7."Time on My Hands" 4:10
8."Built for Comfort"Willie Dixon3:01
9."Lipstick Traces" (instrumental) 2:20
10."Queen of the Deep" 5:49
2007 CD reissue bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Sixteen" (demo)Schenker, Mogg, Way, Parker3:48
12."Oh My" (demo)Schenker, Mogg, Way, Parker4:12
13."Give Her the Gun" (single A-side) 3:58
14."Sweet Little Thing" (B-side "Give Her the Gun")Mogg, Way3:51
15."Sixteen" (previously unreleased)Schenker, Mogg, Way, Parker3:55
16."Doctor Doctor" (live 6 June 1974) 4:24

Personnel
UFO
Additional musicians
Production

Charts
Chart (1974) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 76
United States (Billboard 200)[6] 202

References
  1. Neil Daniels (18 November 2013). High Stakes & Dangerous Men: The UFO Story. Soundcheck Books. pp. 9–. ISBN 978-0-9571442-6-2.
  2. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "UFO Phenomenon review". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  3. Hull, Tom (April 1975). "The Rekord Report: Second Card". Overdose. Retrieved 26 June 2020 – via tomhull.com.
  4. Saulnier, Jason (23 January 2009). "Michael Schenker Interview". Music Legends. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  5. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 316. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. "Obsession Billboard Albums". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
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