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Survival sans Michael Schenker will forever be the plight of English hard rock heavyweights UFO. Indeed, for many ardent fans, the validity of the group's existence appears to hinge on the presence of the irascible German within its ranks. But with all due respect to the incomparable mad axeman, even his formidable talents have done little to elevate UFO's performance during its reunions of the '90s and 2000s, so it's only fair that the enduring "classic" trio of vocalist Phil Mogg, bassist Pete Way, and rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Paul Raymond should be free to carry on with or without him. They do the latter on 2004's You Are Here, a steady but very workmanlike album (recorded, ironically enough, in Germany) on which the lineup is rounded out by drummer Jason Bonham and American guitarist Vinnie Moore. Opening numbers like the AC/DC-riffed "When Daylight Goes to Town," the rhythmically jumpy "Black Cold Coffee," and the cool grooving "The Wild One" all throw off intermittent sparks, but leave no real lasting thunder in their wake. In a way, they are thus true to UFO tradition by prioritizing nuance over explosiveness, but this still can't mask the fact that there's no sign of a timeless tune among them, or the remaining material, for that matter. As for Moore -- surely the man under the most scrutiny -- from a purely technical perspective he is a more than capable replacement (his long resumé truly preceding him), but his input here (most evident on the muscular "Mr. Freeze") can't improve the final, mixed outcome, either. And except for a couple of fine, quasi-ballads in "Slipping Away" and "Sympathy," and a final flash of anthemic strength in the closing "Swallow," You Are Here reveals a decidedly flat band, perhaps still shell-shocked and getting back up to speed after Schenker's latest soap opera. With that in mind, better days may well come again to these survivors, should some level of stability be allowed to set in. After all, one should never count out a class act like UFO. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
The long running British space metal outfit's 2004 studio album features 12 tracks. SPV.
UFO: Phil Mogg (vocals); Paul Raymond (guitar, keyboards); Vinnie Moore (guitar); Pete Way (bass); Jason Bonham (drums).
Personnel: Vinnie Moore (guitar); Paul Raymond (keyboards); Jason Bonham (drums, background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Tommy Newton.
Recording information: Area 51, Celle, Germany.
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You Are Here Music Review
Average Rating: (4.1 out of 5 stars)   List All 35 Reviews Another UFO gem!
UFO did it again! They keep putting out terrific music and this CD does not disappoint! I strongly recommend giving this CD a listen. You won't be let down by the boys from the U.K.!
Submitted by mal85 (Tampa, FL) 
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this is total crap, how could i have bought this cd, number 1 how can you call it ufo, it sounds nothing like classic ufo, now they're touring with mogg/ raymond and a bunch of replacements, i saw this tour in s.f. and i walked out....you people reviewing this cd and giving it 4 and 5 stars should be embarrassed.....puke, just go away mogg, without schenker you're nobody...baby blue, what kind of song is that.....don't wste your money.....
Submitted by john (sacramento)
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Good Stuff!
A good release from UFO. This one is several pales better than 'Covenant' or 'Sharks'. Not nearly as good as 'Walk On Water' though. Still, it has plenty of catchy songs to delve into. Track 11, Baby Blue, is the typical UFO ballad.
Buy It!!!!
Submitted by Mark (Ft. Worth, Texas)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No "You Are Here" Good Place To Be
Great production. Sounds like they spent some time and money on this one.
Moggy seems to be getting better with age. This album plus the $ign of 4 project contains some of his best singing,hooks and lyrics. Vinnie and Jason add a lot of techincal zip to the offering. Anyways, this baby has been on heavy rotation in my house.
Submitted by jchardon (Calgary, AB)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No wow! another great one!
Well, another great one from these guys! I say, who needs Michael! get this now, it rocks!
Submitted by dpm (danville, NH)
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