🎸 UFO – A Conspiracy of Stars (2015)
📀 Album Overview
A Conspiracy of Stars is the 21st studio album by UFO, released in 2015. It continues the band’s late-era resurgence, building on the momentum of Seven Deadly, and blends classic UFO hard rock with modern melodic touches.
This album marks a period of creative stability, with Phil Mogg leading vocally and Vinnie Moore contributing signature riffs and solos. The band focuses on crafting accessible, polished songs while retaining their trademark energy.
🎵 Tracklist
- Feed Your Head
- Back to the Drive
- The Enemy
- Damnation
- One and Only
- When the Lights Go Down
- Fear of the Dark
- See You in Hell
- Fight
- Burnin’ Fire
🎶 Music Genre
- Hard Rock
- Classic Rock
- Blues Rock
- Melodic Rock
The album maintains UFO’s groove-oriented hard rock identity but leans into melodic hooks and modernized production, creating a balance between vintage feel and contemporary sound.
👥 Credits
Band Members:
- Phil Mogg – vocals
- Vinnie Moore – guitars
- Paul Raymond – keyboards, guitar
- Rob De Luca – bass
- Andy Parker – drums
Production:
- Produced by Chris Tsangarides
- Recorded in Germany
🎸 Musical Direction & Sound
A Conspiracy of Stars delivers a mature and cohesive sound, combining UFO’s signature riffs with tighter song structures and melodic emphasis. The album alternates between hard-hitting tracks and mid-tempo reflective songs.
- “Feed Your Head” opens with punchy riffs and driving energy
- “Back to the Drive” recalls classic UFO groove with modern clarity
- “The Enemy” balances aggression and melody effectively
- “Damnation” introduces darker tonalities and blues-infused solos
- “Burnin’ Fire” closes the album with a confident, anthemic finish
Vinnie Moore’s guitar work remains expressive, with melodic solos enhancing rather than overpowering each track.
🤓 Fun Facts & Trivia
- Chris Tsangarides, known for his work with Judas Priest and Thin Lizzy, brought a polished yet powerful production to the album.
- The album title evokes themes of cosmic mystery and existential reflection.
- The record features a mix of shorter, radio-friendly tracks and longer, more intricate compositions, highlighting UFO’s versatility.
- Fans often cite this album as a high point in the band’s late-era output, noting its strong songwriting and modernized production.
🧠 Did You Know?
- UFO had been active for over 45 years at the time of this release.
- singer is the only constant member since the band’s formation in 1969.
- The album is part of a continuous late-era run of high-quality releases following The Monkey Puzzle, The Visitor, and Seven Deadly.
- Several tracks were inspired by philosophical and cosmic themes, a recurring motif in the band’s later work.
