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Walk on Water

by UFO

Released: April 14, 1995

Hard rock, heavy metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Reissue.

The Album

Released in April 1995, it marks the reunion of the classic lineup featuring Phil Mogg, Pete Way, Andy Parker, and Michael Schenker. This was their first studio recording together since 1978's "Obsession". "Walk on Water" is a classic rock album by the British band UFO.

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"Walk on Water" includes 11 tracks with three…

"Walk on Water" includes 11 tracks with three bonus tracks on the Japanese version.

The album includes a remake of the band's…

The album includes a remake of the band's earlier hit "Light's Out", called "Light's Out '95", as well as a remake of "Doctor Doctor" titled "Doctor Doctor '95".

The album was re-released in 2000 with additional…

The album was re-released in 2000 with additional tracks.

This phase of the band's career showed a…

This phase of the band's career showed a return to their more aggressive performance style of the '70s, and this album is viewed as a highlight of their later period.

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Reception

Despite its quality, "Walk on Water" didn't chart upon its initial release, but it brought enough attention to the band that they decided to attempt a comeback. It was generally well received by fans and critics alike who applauded the band's return to form and the brilliant fretwork of Michael Schenker.

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Legacy

The album fuses elements of hard rock and heavy metal and is considered one of UFO's most polished and mature works.

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The Complete Album Story

"Walk on Water" is a classic rock album by the British band UFO. Released in April 1995, it marks the reunion of the classic lineup featuring Phil Mogg, Pete Way, Andy Parker, and Michael Schenker. This was their first studio recording together since 1978's "Obsession". The album fuses elements of hard rock and heavy metal and is considered one of UFO's most polished and mature works.

"Walk on Water" includes 11 tracks with three bonus tracks on the Japanese version. The album includes a remake of the band's earlier hit "Light's Out", called "Light's Out '95", as well as a remake of "Doctor Doctor" titled "Doctor Doctor '95". Despite its quality, "Walk on Water" didn't chart upon its initial release, but it brought enough attention to the band that they decided to attempt a comeback. It was generally well received by fans and critics alike who applauded the band's return to form and the brilliant fretwork of Michael Schenker.

The album was re-released in 2000 with additional tracks. This phase of the band's career showed a return to their more aggressive performance style of the '70s, and this album is viewed as a highlight of their later period.