Phenomenon is the third studio album by English rock band UFO, released in May 1974. It was the band's first album after German guitarist Michael Schenker joined them, replacing Mick Bolton.
Production Their third studio album, Phenomenon was UFO's debut with major label Chrysalis Records and their first to be released in the United States. With the arrival of former Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker, Phenomenon saw UFO leave their blues-based space rock sound behind and transition to a more straightforward hard rock sound.
The album was produced by Leo Lyons, bassist of English rock group Ten Years After. All tracks were recorded at Morgan Studios in London. The original cover design and photos were by Hipgnosis.
On some early pressings, the song title "Too Young to Know" was misspelt "Too Young to No".
Influence British heavy metal band Iron Maiden released a cover version of "Doctor Doctor" as the b-side of the "Lord of the Flies" single in 1995. They also included it in their Eddie's Archive boxed set collection of 2002.
Track listing
2019 3-CD Deluxe Edition
Personnel UFO Phil Mogg – vocals Andy Parker – drums Pete Way – bass Michael Schenker – guitar
Additional personnel Bernie Marsden – guitar on tracks 11 and 12
Production Leo Lyons – producer Mike Bobak – engineer Hipgnosis – cover design, photos
Charts Chart (1974) PeakpositionAustralian Albums (Kent Music Report)76US Bubbling Under the Top LP's (Billboard) 202
Chart (2019) Peakposition
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