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UFO
CD Reviews
Covenant
Review by Gary Hill
The newest release by hard rock favorites UFO is actually a two-disc set. The first disc consists of new material while disc two is a live album.
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Showtime
Review by Greg Olma
This is a difficult CD to review. When a band comes up with an album that defines their career, no matter how good the subsequent releases are, they are always compared to that album.
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The Best of a Decade
Review by Gary Hill

Here’s a compilation of tracks from the more recent UFO albums.


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The Salentino Cuts
Review by Gary Hill
The whole "do an album of covers" thing is cool, but perhaps a bit overdone. Here UFO gets into the trend.

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Walk On Water
Review by Gary Hill
This album is a very strong reunion for the quintessential lineup of this classic hard rock/metal band who have always taken that genre in a more art rock directions. This album is really one of the stronger albums this band has ever done, and if there is any justice in the world, will take them to new heights.
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DVD Reviews
UFO - Rockpalast-Hardrock Legends Vol. 1 DVD
Review by Gary Hill

Memories abound here for this reviewer!  In 1980 I had seen a couple outdoor concerts, but never an indoor one. UFO was the first indoor show I saw. 


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UFO - Showtime DVD
Review by Greg Olma
This DVD is the visual counterpart to the Showtime CD with the main concert containing the same songs in the same running order. That being said, it is a great concert to view.
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UFO - The Story Of – Too Hot To Handle DVD
Review by Greg Olma
Let me start by saying that I really like this DVD.  I had this back in the day when it was available on VHS,  but it is always better to have the crystal clear picture of a DVD.  

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UFO - The World’s Greatest Albums Strangers In The Night DVD
Review by Greg Olma
This DVD is a weird one to describe as it explains the band’s history a little bit, detailing how all of it came together to make one of the best live records of the 70s; namely Strangers In The Night by UFO.  

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Concert Reviews
UFO - Live In Chicago, April 19th 2008
Review by Greg Olma
UFO and Chicago have had a long standing relationship ever since they recorded their show at the International Amphitheater for the Strangers In The Night album.
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UFO - Live in Chicago, July 2005
Review by Greg Olma
There was a UFO that landed in Chicago on a hot July evening. No, not the kind that transport little green men but the English rock institution.
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UFO - Live In Milwaukee, WI, May 2011
Review by Greg Olma

I have always been a UFO fan.  The guitarists that have collaborated with Phil Mogg have always been top notch. 


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UFO - Live in Portland, Oregon, September, 2011
Review by Larry Toering

UFO landed in Portland with their A-game ready, considering Phil Mogg caught a cold when he arrived the previous day.


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UFO - Live in San Antonio, Texas, October 2019
Review by Greg Olma

It had to happen someday but it’s still sad.  UFO is making the last round of touring before Phil Mogg hangs up his mic stand for good.


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Interviews
UFO
Interview by Greg Olma
Interview with Phil Mogg of UFO from 2005

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UFO
Interview by Greg Olma
Interview with Andy Parker of UFO From 2008
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Paul Raymond
Review by Jason Hillenburg

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Michael Schenker
Review by Mike Korn
Interview with Michael Schenker from 2014
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Brian Tarquin - & Heavy Friends - Brothers In Arms
Review by Gary Hill
I have reviewed several of these charity works from Brian Tarquin. They are all guitar heavy releases.

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Vinnie Moore - Aerial Visions
Review by G. W. Hill

This instrumental set has a lot of blues edge to it.


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Various Artists - Animals Reimagined - A Tribute To Pink Floyd
Review by Gary Hill
Animals is, without question, my favorite Pink Floyd album. it's actually pretty high up on my list of best albums of all-time, too.

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Various Artists - Best of Rockpalast
Review by G. W. Hill
"Rockpalast" was a German television show that broadcast concerts from a wide range of musical artists.

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Frank Zappa - Chunga's Revenge (vinyl)
Review by Gary Hill
Released in 1970, this was the third solo album from Frank Zappa. The disc saw the debut of Turtles members Flo and Eddie as part of Zappa's band. 

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Various Artists - Come On Feel The Noize: The Story Of How Rock Became Metal DVD
Review by Gary Hill
I want to start this review by framing it with the following statement: I really enjoyed watching this. I found it very entertaining and captivating. I recommend it pretty highly to fans of rock and metal.
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$ign of 4 - Dancing with St. Peter
Review by Greg Olma
This CD started off as a Phil Mogg solo album but for whatever reason, he decided to make it a band effort. Joining Phil on this release is Jeff Kollman, who played guitar on the last Mogg/Way album Chocolate Box.
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Vinnie Moore - Double Exposure
Review by Gary Hill
This album has a good mix of sounds, but since Vinnie Moore is the guitarist, you know it's going to be guitar forward and strong.

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Michael Schenker - Fest: Live Tokyo International Forum Hall A
Review by Gary Hill
This double live CD set captures a special event - Michael Schenker performing one show with three singers who recorded some of his most influential albums with him.

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Michael Schenker - Fest: Live Tokyo International Forum Hall A DVD
Review by G. W. Hill
One could say that there are enough Michael Schenker live videos out there, why do we need another? Well, this one is really a chronicle of a special event, meaning that if some are extraneous, this is not.

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Michael Schenker - Group – Live in Chicago, June 2009
Review by Greg Olma
The Michael Schenker Group has made its triumphant return to the US after a few years.  What makes this a special tour is that Michael Schenker has decided to bring back original singer Gary Barden into the fold. 
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Michael Schenker - Group - Live in Libertyville, Illinois, March 2012
Review by Greg Olma

Michael Schenker and UFO have always shared a special bond with Chicago and the Chicagoland area.  


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Michael Schenker - Group - Live in Portland, Oregon, February, 2012
Review by Larry Toering

Michael Schenker and the boys turned up in great spirits to a sold out show that was nothing short of the most fun night to be had in a while.


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Michael Schenker - Group - Live in Rosemont, Illinois August 2010
Review by Greg Olma

It’s been a quite a while since Michael Schenker and his band of metal merchants played a support slot here in the Chicago-land area but I guess filling in the “special guest” slot on the Scorpions farewell tour was too good to pass up.  


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Michael Schenker - Group - Live In Tokyo: 30th Anniversary Japan Tour
Review by Gary Hill

This show was recorded in 2010 and featured a reunion of the 1980 lineup of the Michael Schenker Group.


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Michael Schenker - Group - Live In Tokyo: 30th Anniversary Japan Tour DVD
Review by Gary Hill

I reviewed the actual concert here in more detail in the CD review that is also included in this issue, so this review will focus more on the DVD itself.


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Michael Schenker - Group - Rockpalast: Hardrock Legends Vol. 2 DVD
Review by Gary Hill

Recorded in 1981, this DVD captures a smoking hot live show from Michael Schenker Group.


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Europe - Live at Sweden Rock
Review by G. W. Hill

I reviewed the DVD of this in the last issue of Music Street Journal.


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Europe - Live at Sweden Rock DVD
Review by G. W. Hill

First off, I have to admit that I was one American who had probably never heard anything from Europe other than “Final Countdown.”


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Michael Schenker - Live in Tokyo 1997 DVD
Review by Greg Olma
Michael Schenker is regarded as one of the best guitarists in the world. He has influenced many respected players including current UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore.
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Scorpions - Love Drive
Review by Gary Hill

I know that for many people the post Uli Jon Roth era of Scorpions is the best. Personally, I've always preferred the earlier stuff.


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Michael Schenker - Michael Schenker Group – Live in Portland, Oregon, November 2012
Review by Larry Toering

While MSG has hit Portland frequently, this time they were in a larger venue.


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Michael Schenker - Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - On a Mission: Live in Madrid DVD
Review by Greg Olma

It is no great secret that I am a Michael Schenker super fan but I can be critical of his output when I feel that he is not playing up to his potential. 


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Red Zone Rider - Red Zone Rider
Review by G. W. Hill

I suppose these guys are pretty much guaranteed to have a fan base, even before anyone heard them. That’s because the lineup is legendary. The band is made up of Vinnie Moore (guitar) (UFO), Kelly Keeling (vocals and bass) (Michael Schenker Group, King Kobra) and Scot Coogan (drums and vocals) (Lita Ford, Ace Frehley). The question is, how is the music? Honestly, this is a great album. It’s nothing Earth shattering in terms of originality, but the hard rocking, classic sound is done extremely well. If you like 1970s styled hard rock, you should love this.


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Michael Schenker - Ride on My Way (vinyl picture disc)
Review by Gary Hill
I've reviewed two Michael Schenker picture discs in this issue of Music Street Journal. The other one lands more firmly under heavy metal, but I think this is more hard rock. 
Michael Schenker - Rock Machine (vinyl picture disc)
Review by Gary Hill
While I know Michael Schenker is generally considered a heavy metal artist, I think most times he's more hard rock.

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William Shatner - Seeking Major Tom
Review by G. W. Hill

What an interesting ride I’ve had leading into this album.


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Vinnie Moore - Soul Shifter
Review by Gary Hill

Vinnie Moore is probably best known for his work in the band Thin Lizzy. He's also played with Alice Cooper and is in the Lizzy spin-off band Red Zone Rider.


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Michael Schenker - Tales of Rock N Roll
Review by Greg Olma
This is a difficult album for me to review. I have been a fan of Michael Schenker’s since 1979 when I first heard UFO’s Obsession.
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Michael Schenker - Tales of Rock N Roll
Review by Greg Olma
This is a difficult album for me to review. I have been a fan of Michael Schenker’s since 1979 when I first heard UFO’s Obsession.
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Michael Schenker - Temple of Rock
Review by G. W. Hill

The newest release from Michael Schenker, this is quite a strong one. 


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Michael Schenker - Temple of Rock: Live in Europe
Review by G. W. Hill

I really like this live Michael Schenker album a lot. It’s got what seems like it might be a full concert and then five tracks from another show as bonus cuts.


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Michael Schenker - Temple Of Rock: Live In Europe DVD
Review by G. W. Hill

I’ve reviewed the CD version of this in this same issue of Music Street Journal.


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Paul Raymond - Terms and Conditions Apply
Review by Jason Hillenburg

Paul Raymond is one of rock and roll's great unsung talents.


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Joe Lynn Turner - The Sessions
Review by G. W. Hill
This is essentially a compilation disc of cover tunes from Joe Lynn Turner.

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Frank Zappa - Waka/Jawaka (vinyl)
Review by Gary Hill
This disc was the fourth solo album from Frank Zappa. It was released in 1972.

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Various Artists - We Wish You a Metal Christmas And a Headbanging New Year (2010 Edition)
Review by Gary Hill
This is a reissue of a CD I’ve already reviewed – with a few extra cuts.
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