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Making Contact

by UFO

Released: January 12, 1983

Hard rock, heavy metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

This album marked the band's first release without founder and bassist Pete Way. The lineup changes and evolving musical landscape contributed to the challenges they faced in maintaining their momentum. Making Contact is the eleventh studio album by the English hard rock band UFO, released in January 1983.

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Interesting Facts

Following the album's release, UFO disbanded after an…

Following the album's release, UFO disbanded after an unsuccessful European tour and a few UK dates later that year.

Ultimately, this period marked a significant turning point…

Ultimately, this period marked a significant turning point, leading to UFO's disbandment later in 1983.

Making Contact remains a part of UFO's discography…

Making Contact remains a part of UFO's discography, reflecting their adaptability during a turbulent time.

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Reception

Despite its efforts, the album struggled commercially, and the band faced challenges during their subsequent tour.

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The Complete Album Story

Making Contact is the eleventh studio album by the English hard rock band UFO, released in January 1983. This album marked the band's first release without founder and bassist Pete Way. Following the album's release, UFO disbanded after an unsuccessful European tour and a few UK dates later that year.

Despite its efforts, the album struggled commercially, and the band faced challenges during their subsequent tour. Ultimately, this period marked a significant turning point, leading to UFO's disbandment later in 1983. The lineup changes and evolving musical landscape contributed to the challenges they faced in maintaining their momentum. Making Contact remains a part of UFO's discography, reflecting their adaptability during a turbulent time.