"Abominog" is the 14th studio album by the British rock band Uriah Heep, released in March 1982. This album marked an important turning point for the band as they embarked on a new musical direction after a period of instability and internal conflict. The record integrated stronger elements of hard rock and progressive rock, a departure from their earlier heavy metal and progressive rock sound.
The band had struggled with changes in personnel throughout the late 1970s. "Abominog" was their first album without keyboardist Ken Hensley since 1970, a defining figure in Uriah Heep's sound; it also introduced new members Bob Daisley on bass and John Sinclair on keyboards. Vocalist Peter Goalby was also relatively new, having only joined the previous year.
Despite the upheavals, or perhaps because of them, "Abominog" was highly acclaimed, earning positive reviews and a warm reception from fans. The album produced a number of hit singles, such as "That's the Way That It Is" and "On the Rebound," both of which charted in the United States. The album itself reached No. 56 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US, signifying a commercial resurgence for the band.
Overall, "Abominog" is considered a significant turning point for Uriah Heep, marking their successful transition into a new era and cementing their reputation as a resilient and adaptable band that could reinvent themselves while still delivering high-quality rock music.
