UFO Album: “Force It [Bonus Tracks]”

Remastering the UFO catalog has been long overdue. Pick up all of the re-issues. All the albums are great and sound better than ever. UFO's style of hard rock is completely extinct these days. If you're new to the band and can only afford one, pick up the incredible live album Strangers In the Night. For everyone else, this album is mandatory.

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UFO is undeniably one of the best rock bands ever. Their well deserved top status is out of the question.

Instead, this review is focused on the remastered quality of this CD, which is impeccable! In my opinion, this is miles better than the BGO version and other Japanese re-issues. You can play this CD loud and the bass' response is deep without distortions. Treble sounds are crisp and bright. Add that to the amazing extra songs and we get a treat I never expected would be possible. I cannot praise enough the excellent work that EMI / Chrysalis did. Thank you, justice is finally made!

Yes, the sound here is "Way" better than the previous released domestic versions; but I personally prefer the sound of the BGO remastered version to this one. The BGO release packs more of a punch with Schenker's guitar and Way's bass right up in your face. This release is a bit more "listener" friendly with Mogg's voice and the more treble laden sounds coming through more prominently. What may make this attractive for the diehard fan is the bonus tracks. Michael live is Michael live, 'nuff said. Plus, the price is so much more reasonable than the long out-of-print BGO version (what's another $15 bucks?). So if you own the BGO version, you may be a bit disappointed in the overall sound, but pleased with the bonus material. For a newcomer to the band, add this to cart ASAP. This album rocks and features one of the best guitar players on the planet. Oh, and while your at it, add "Phenomenon" & "No Heavy Petting" to your cart too (what's another $30 bucks?)!!