Keyboards did not ruin this hard rocking CD!!!

Some had already panned "No Heavy Petting" before it's 1976 release due to the presence of Danny Peyronel's keyboard contribution. Unfortunately, these critics couldn't have been more wrong. Even though Peyronel did not enjoy touring, and left after this album, he did contribute his writing ability to three songs which were among the best on the album. As far as Paul Raymond's appearance and the "Lights Out" part of this CD, let history speak for itself, as "Lights Out" thrusted UFO into the spotlight with songs like "Too Hot To Handle," "Lights Out," and "Love To Love." If you like these two albums, you shoudl also enjoy "Force It," which in my opinion, is the best!

One of the best of the two-fer's

I already had "Lights Out" on cd when I found myself with the chance to pick up the "No Heavy Petting/Lights Out" cd, and it's a true testament to the excellence of "Lights Out" that I didn't hesitate. Someone, somewhere would always be on the lookout for a copy of "Lights Out", and I knew that I could always find a home for it. It's that good. "No Heavy Petting" featured "Natural Thing" as it's biggest draw, but don't get the idea that you're buying it for this classic alone. "I'm A Loser", "Can You Roll Her" and "On With The Action" all rock righteously, while on the critically underrated "Highway Lady", Michael's guitar never ceases to amaze me as he tosses off licks that leave you with your head shaking. Another amazing thing is the fact that this killer album from this pioneering British metal band isn't available domestically. (But we can get all of the garbage we can hold down from Sting and Phil Collins.)

Two absolute classics!

No heavy Petting marked the last UFO album before the Ron Nevison produced Lights out and Obsession. Often overlooked by UFO fans, No Heavy Petting is full of classic UFO moments.
Michael and Phil, regardless of their feelings towards one another, are a brilliant songwriting team. There isn't a weak cut on NHP, and a couple of classics. Martian Landscape is a beautiful ballad, with shimmering guitar and keyboards. My fave cut is On With The Action. Brilliant tension-building verses climaxing in one of Schenkers' finest solos.
Moving on, what can one say about Lights Out that hasn't already been said? In addition to Obsession, the absolute zenith of the Schenker-Mogg-Parker-Raymond-Way era UFO. Produced brilliantly by Ron Nevison, every cut is a killer. Not a weak moment.
2 awesome albums on one CD. buy it and enjoy!