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Monday, March 9, 2020

UFO - You Are Here (2004) | Analysis, Fun Facts & Trivia

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UFO - You Are Here (2004)

📡 You Are Here — Full Album Guide

📀 Tracklist

  1. When Daylight Goes to Town
  2. Black Cold Coffee
  3. The Wild One
  4. Give It Up
  5. You're My Everything
  6. It's Killing Me
  7. Showdown
  8. The Other Side of Life
  9. Back in the Night
  10. You Are Here

🎤 Credits & Line-up

  • UFO – Members:
    • Phil Mogg – Vocals
    • Vinnie Moore – Guitar
    • Pete Way – Bass (left during recording)
    • Jason Bonham – Drums
    • Paul Raymond – Keyboards, Guitar

Production:

  • Produced by Tommy Newton
  • Released on SPV GmbH

🎶 Musical Style & Sound

You Are Here marks a new era for UFO, introducing Vinnie Moore as lead guitarist and shifting toward a heavier, modern hard rock sound.

Key characteristics:

  • More aggressive and contemporary guitar tone
  • Vinnie Moore’s style blends technical precision with melody
  • Reduced reliance on keyboards compared to earlier eras
  • Strong focus on groove, riffs, and darker atmosphere
  • Production is tight, punchy, and modern for the early 2000s

The album signals a clear reinvention, while still retaining UFO’s core identity.

🎧 Standout Tracks

  • “Black Cold Coffee” – Heavy, groove-driven standout
  • “The Wild One” – Fast-paced and energetic
  • “Give It Up” – Straightforward hard rock punch
  • “It's Killing Me” – Dark, emotional mid-tempo track
  • “You Are Here” – Title track with strong atmosphere

🤓 Fun Facts

  • This is the first UFO album with Vinnie Moore, marking a major lineup shift.
  • Jason Bonham, son of John Bonham, plays drums on this record.
  • Pete Way left during the recording sessions, making this a transitional lineup album.
  • The album reflects a heavier and more modern direction for the band.

🧠 Trivia

  • Fans and critics generally praised the album as a strong comeback in the 2000s era.
  • Vinnie Moore’s performance was widely recognized for bringing new energy to UFO.
  • The album marked a departure from the Schenker-era sound, but was still well received.
  • UFO toured extensively, showcasing the new lineup’s chemistry live.

💡 Did You Know?

  • Vinnie Moore was already a respected solo guitarist and shred pioneer before joining UFO.
  • Jason Bonham’s drumming adds a heavier, more modern rhythmic feel compared to earlier drummers.
  • The album helped establish a stable lineup for UFO’s later years.