Peakin' post-Schenker!

Like many fans who had followed UFO prior to this release, I was curious and kind of skeptical of what was to come once Mr Schenker departed. Unfortunately, upon first listen, I think I was too sketical, as I was initially disappointed. However, once I gave this one a real listen I realized how good it actually was. I originally owned this on LP, and it has HONESTLY been one of my personal fave's ever since. In fact, like Mr. Der Kommissar before me, I too think that this and Obsession are two of UFO's best, although unlike my predecessor, I actually prefer this one to Obsession. I think UFO was peaking right at the point Schenker left, but they didn't skip a beat with this one. Sadly though, their quality would start to deteriorate over the next few releases, and although I like the next couple of albums that followed, especially selected tracks, I don't think any of them can stand up to this one as a whole. The tracks on this album range in style throughout and the pace changes throughout as well, just like the last track (Anyday). I can't really point out any standout or favorite tracks, because I truly like every track on this album, something that I can't say about too many albums, although "Take It Or Leave It" is one of my all time favorite UFO tracks. Just like with any album by any band, it's always a matter of preference for each listener, but if you like UFO (and not just because of Schenker) I don't think you can't like this one at least a little.

4.5 stars - Insert catchy review title here

No Place To Run (1980.) UFO's eighth album.



Late in the seventies, following the release of the Strangers In The Night live album, UFO faced an uncertain future - the group had just lost guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker, arguably their most important member. Schenker had gone off in his own direction to form a new band. UFO decided NOT to call it a day, and instead got a replacement guitarst named Paul Chapman. Chapman would have some pretty big shoes to fill, rather obviously. Would the group crash and burn without the virtuoso in their arsenal, or would Chapman wow audiences with his own variety of guitar skills? Read on for my review of No Place To Run.



When I heard this album, I was shocked at what I was hearing - and I mean in a GOOD way! A common concensus among many people is that UFO died when Michael Schenker left. I think those people are narrow-minded fools! I'm not going to lie and say that Chapman is better than Schenker (he isn't), but he more than holds his own. He fills Schenker's shoes rather nicely. One listen to this album and I couldn't believe how many people had rejected it simply because Michael didn't play on it. In my opinion, this record is BETTER than some of the Schenker-era albums (not all of them, though.) It's not good enough to be Obsession Part Two, but it's still damn good. UFO albums are often good at showing you the band's diversity and different musical interests, and No Place To Run is no different. From the opening instrumental Alpha Centauri to the American southern-style rock of Mystery Train, the album spares no expense at shelling out rockers that are both diverse and excellent. In the end I think this album is one of the shining jewels in the UFO crown. Give Paul Chapman a chance, people.



UFO's catalogue is NOT readily available in America, which is a shame because they were so much better than most of the other rock bands of their era. Fortunately, there is a British twofer available, which combines this album with its predecessor, the classic Obsession. If you're gonna get this album, get THAT version. You'll get this album (one of UFO's finest) alone with another great one (which IS UFO's finest overall.)



No Place To Run is a GREAT album! I simply can't believe how many people refuse to give UFO recordings a chance if they don't have Michael Schenker playing on them. He was only one member of the band, and his departure didn't hurt them as bad as people say (the band would never be the same, but they'd maintain their overall quality in other ways.) Get this album if you're a fan of the band.

This is definitely a classic UFO album. Read on...

Ok, It's 1980 and I'm a 15 year old kid. I have just heard UFO for the first time through a friend of mine. I go out to the store to take my hard earned day-job cash and buy my first UFO album. Which happened to have been released that week, "No Place To Run". I was unfamiliar with the bands history at that time. I just liked the sound of Phil Mogg's voice(To this day one of my all-time fave rock voices). I noticed that the album was produced by George Martin (famed, legendary producer for the Beatles). I laid down the $5.95 sale price and anxiously took the record home. I had an excellent stereo in my house and my parents were not around when I got home. I dropped the needle down and discovered a GREAT!!! rock album. I will still listen to the vinyl edition and have picked up a couple of different editions of the CD because it keeps disappearing to the hands of unsuspecting friends. I still find this to be one of my favorites. Look, I think the key to enjoying albums like this is to just let loose. Don't analyze every damn note. It's "Rock-n-Roll after all. The songs are strong. Just enjoy it and move on from the Schenker "affliction" that so many UFO fans have. Yeah, he smoked the hell out of his guitar but Paul Chapman was/is no slouch. He smoked the six-string too. To further realize how good they were/are. Go ahead and buy this disc along with the new CD from 2004, "You are Here" (which features Jason Bonham on drums and Pete Way on Bass. It is excellent and Phil Mogg is still the great singer he always was. Turn it up!!!!for full effect.

4.5 stars - Even without Michael Schenker, UFO prevails

No Place To Run (1980.) UFO's eighth album.



Late in the seventies, following the release of the Strangers In The Night live album, UFO faced an uncertain future - the group had just lost guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker, arguably their most important member. Schenker had gone off in his own direction to form a new band. UFO decided NOT to call it a day, and instead got a replacement guitarst named Paul Chapman. Chapman would have some pretty big shoes to fill, rather obviously. Would the group crash and burn without the virtuoso in their arsenal, or would Chapman wow audiences with his own variety of guitar skills? Read on for my review of No Place To Run.



When I heard this album, I was shocked at what I was hearing - and I mean in a GOOD way! A common concensus among many people is that UFO died when Michael Schenker left. I think those people are narrow-minded fools! I'm not going to lie and say that Chapman is better than Schenker (he isn't), but he more than holds his own. He fills Schenker's shoes rather nicely. One listen to this album and I couldn't believe how many people had rejected it simply because Michael didn't play on it. In my opinion, this record is BETTER than some of the Schenker-era albums (not all of them, though.) It's not good enough to be Obsession Part Two, but it's still damn good. UFO albums are often good at showing you the band's diversity and different musical interests, and No Place To Run is no different. From the opening instrumental Alpha Centauri to the American southern-style rock of Mystery Train, the album spares no expense at shelling out rockers that are both diverse and excellent. In the end I think this album is one of the shining jewels in the UFO crown. Give Paul Chapman a chance, people.



UFO's catalogue is NOT readily available in America, which is a shame because they were so much better than most of the other rock bands of their era. Fortunately, there is a British twofer available, which combines this album with its predecessor, the classic Obsession. If you're gonna get this album, get THAT version. You'll get this album (one of UFO's finest) alone with another great one (which IS UFO's finest overall.)



No Place To Run is a GREAT album! I simply can't believe how many people refuse to give UFO recordings a chance if they don't have Michael Schenker playing on them. He was only one member of the band, and his departure didn't hurt them as bad as people say (the band would never be the same, but they'd maintain their overall quality in other ways.) Get this album if you're a fan of the band.