UFO - The Monkey Puzzle

Title: The Monkey Puzzle Artist: UFO Release Date: 9/26/2006 Label: Avalon, SPV Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 693723977928, 0693723977928, 4527516006662 Genre: Rock Styles: Blues-Rock, Hard Rock Moods: Party/Celebratory, Rowdy, Bravado, Rebellious, Confident, Dramatic, Rollicking, Swaggering, Theatrical Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 7 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Hard Being Me
2. Heavenly Body
3. Some Other Guy
4. Who's Fooling Who
5. Black and Blue
6. Drink Too Much
7. World Cruise
8. Down by the River
9. Good Bye You
10. Rolling Man
11. Kingston Town

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Avalon 10626 2006 CD SPV 97792 2006 CD SPV 9779

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Although Michael Schenker is not involved, UFO's 2006 release The Monkey Puzzle sees four-fifths of the classic lineup back in place -- singer Phil Mogg, bassist Pete Way, guitarist/keyboardist Paul Raymond, and drummer Andy Parker are all back on board. However, the group has hired certainly no slouch to replace Schenker on the six-string: Vinnie Moore. While they've taken numerous stabs over the years at replicating the magic of when Schenker is present -- with varying results -- tracks such as "Who's Fooling Who" and "Down by the River" contain the classic UFO sound, and certainly wouldn't have sounded out of place on Lights Out or Obsession. Elsewhere, Mogg sings in a much more gravelly style than what he's accustomed to, especially on the Zeppelin-esque "Heavenly Body." Some fans will never accept UFO sans Schenker. But for those who do, The Monkey Puzzle is certainly one of UFO's stronger non-Schenker studio efforts. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Name Credits Kai Swillus Photography Kalle Bosel Vocals (Background) Michael Roth Harmonica Paul Raymond Vocals (Background), Keyboards, Guitar Pete Way Bass Phil Mogg Vocals Tommy Newton Engineer, Producer Tristan Greatrex Graphic Design, Artwork Vinnie Moore Guitar