In 1973 the band recruited an 18 year old Michael Schenker from the band Scorpions. This marked a departure from their space rock sound to a more hard edged rock sound. They released a string of critically acclaimed rock albums in the 70s that gained them a following in America and made them stars in the UK. Around the time of the 1978 release of Obsession, tensions between Schenker and Mogg were mounting. UFO arguably reached their peak at this time. In 1978 they toured extensively and recorded material for the double live album Strangers in the Night which was released in 1979. This album is considered by many fans and critics to be one of the best live rock albums ever produced. Immediately after the Strangers in the Night tour Michael Schenker left the band.
After this period UFO's popularity began to decline as they continue to release material. In 1988 they disbanded due to lackluster sales, decline in popularity, and their inability to (or perhaps refusal to) capitalize on the popularity of the glam rock movement. But the hiatus was short lived.
In 1992 Mogg and Way put together another UFO lineup that met with some new interest from fans. In 1993 the original UFO got back together (with Schenker) and the result was 1995's Walk on Water, which some consider to be one of the best comeback rock albums ever.
Schenker re-joined and quit UFO many times in the early 2000s. Due to Schenker's instability as a band member (and erratic tour behavior) Mogg eventually gained full control of the UFO band brand and Schenker is now forever from the picture (most likely).
UFO has released 20 studio albums, and many live/compilation albums. Though the lineup has changed many times over the years the core members of the band were usually involved along the way: Phil Mogg (vocals), Pete Way (bass), Andy Parker (drums), and Paul Raymond (guitar).
UFO's influence was strongly felt in the '80s metal scene and they have been cited as a primary influence of Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, and Iron Maiden who gives thanks to UFO in the liner note of The Number of the Beast.
UFO's official website: http://www.ufo-music.info
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2) UFO is a Danish rapper/singer-songwriter and member of the Danish hip-hop group Ufo&Yepha.
3) UFO is the alias of UK Happy Hardcore artist Jason Holloway who is known for his production on such labels as Raverbaby and Jellybaby.
4) UFO is a Latvian singer/songwriter also known as Kaspars Upacieris. He also hosts a radio show BB Brokastis with Andris Freidenfelds.
5) UFO was one of the first Costa Rican punk band and one of the most important during the 90's-early 00's in the Costa Rican alternativa music scene.
6) UFO! A Bay Area native pioneered the San Francisco Drum and Bass scene and co-founded the Phunckateck collective. An innovative producer.
2002 saw UFO! releasing an original material CD on Thermal Recordings, called "The Future is Listening”. Releases include a mix CD on Vortex called “Maelstrom,” and a special edition mix CD for Circa footwear. UFO! has worked Hive, Echo, and Techno producer John Tejada.
UFO! remixed a track for Hollywood Records, rock band Tinfed, called “Drop”, and several singles including “Tech has Taken Over Me”, “Sideswipe” (produced with Kaos) and “Besame” (produced with Arqer and Realtime).
“Enemy Infiltration”, an anthem of 1999, blazed across the U.S. and abroad. The stunning string arrangement on the track had producers from the revered Trouble on Vinyl label from the U.K. sampling it for one of their own releases called “Mission Control”.
7) UFOUnited Future Organization otherwise known as UFO is a nu-jazz duo made up of Japanese-born Tadashi Yabe (直 矢部, Yabe Tadashi?) and Frenchman Raphael Sebbag (ラファエルセバーグ, Raphael Sebbag?). One of the three original founding members, Toshio Matsuura left the group in 2002 to work with Universal Japan on a remix album project
8) UFO is a Hungarian music band. The most successfully years were the 90s for them.
9) UFO is an Indonesian music band. They released the first album early 2000 named "Brutal Pop".They've entered an Indonesian ska compilation album
10. UFO is a Norwegian band mostly cover band
Anyday
UFO Lyrics
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How it feels is nothing new
We're only going through the motions
Me and you
I'll go back home again
There's nothing left but empty rooms
We're passing through and
It can't end for us too soon
* anyday, anyday
I've got to get up and go
I wanna tear all this down
Breakaway, breakaway
Everyday seems so damn slow
I don't wanna be around
Now my baby sits and stares
The clock spins the hours away
And there's nothing left
For you or I to say
Should be out having fun
How comes we don't anymore
But we been through this
Too many times before
Here comes my coat now
Put it on my head
Before I get to city prone
I ain't no judge
I ain't no diplomat
I don't need no crystal ball
(repeat*)
The lyrics of UFO's song Anyday convey a sense of isolation and dissatisfaction within a relationship. The opening lines express the feeling of loneliness despite being with someone, suggesting that the relationship has lost its spark and become stagnant. The repetition of "nothing new" implies a sense of resignation and maybe even boredom. The singer reflects on the empty state of their life through the metaphor of "empty rooms," emphasizing the emptiness of their relationship. They're simply going through the motions and appear to be devoid of passion and excitement.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to break free and leave their current situation. They feel trapped and want to tear it all down, suggesting that they have grown tired of this stagnant state of being. The following verse paints a bleak, monotonous picture of the singer's life, with their partner staring blankly at the clock. They express frustration at the fact that they're not out having fun anymore, indicating a desire for a change.
Overall, the lyrics of Anyday suggest the singer's dissatisfaction with the current state of their life and relationship, and their desire for something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
We seem to be so alone
We feel isolated and disconnected from the world around us
How it feels is nothing new
Our feelings of loneliness are all too familiar and have been experienced before
We're only going through the motions
Our actions are repetitive and lack true purpose or emotion
Me and you
This feeling of emptiness is shared between us
I'll go back home again
I will return to my place of comfort and familiarity
There's nothing left but empty rooms
My surroundings are barren and lacking any personal elements
We're passing through and
Our presence here is temporary and fleeting
It can't end for us too soon
We are eager to move on from this stagnant and unfulfilling state
anyday, anyday
I've got to get up and go
I wanna tear all this down
I am determined to break free from this monotonous routine and start anew
Breakaway, breakaway
Everyday seems so damn slow
I don't wanna be around
The days are dragging on and I don't want to continue living in this unfulfilling and monotonous state
Now my baby sits and stares
The clock spins the hours away
And there's nothing left
For you or I to say
We are unable to communicate and the situation between us has become stagnant
Should be out having fun
How comes we don't anymore
But we been through this
Too many times before
Our relationship lacks the excitement and joy it once possessed, and this has become a recurring issue
Here comes my coat now
Put it on my head
Before I get to city prone
I ain't no judge
I ain't no diplomat
I don't need no crystal ball
(repeat*)
I am leaving this place and don't need anyone's approval or predictions for the future
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PETER FREDERICK WAY, PHIL MOGG
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