← Back

High and Mighty

by Uriah Heep

Released: May 18, 1976

Hard rock

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

Despite not having a significant commercial impact, the album is highly regarded by fans for its experimental nature and strong songwriting. "High and Mighty" is the ninth studio album by the British rock band Uriah Heep, released in 1976. The album's style veers towards pop and soft rock, marking a shift from the hard rock and progressive elements prevalent in their earlier work.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

It was the last Uriah Heep album to…

It was the last Uriah Heep album to feature vocalist and founding member David Byron, who was subsequently fired due to his troubles with alcohol.

Some of the top tracks from this album…

Some of the top tracks from this album include "One Way or Another", "Can't Keep a Good Band Down", and "Footprints In The Snow".

Nonetheless, it also evidences the internal discord within…

Nonetheless, it also evidences the internal discord within the band, primarily due to creative differences and Byron's escalating substance abuse.

The music of "High and Mighty" showcases the…

The music of "High and Mighty" showcases the band's extensive instrumentation and skill.

Despite their struggles, Uriah Heep managed to produce…

Despite their struggles, Uriah Heep managed to produce a unique and intriguing album with "High and Mighty", making it an important entry in their extensive discography.

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

Uriah Heep - High and Mighty

Open in Albums Gallery

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"High and Mighty" is the ninth studio album by the British rock band Uriah Heep, released in 1976. It was the last Uriah Heep album to feature vocalist and founding member David Byron, who was subsequently fired due to his troubles with alcohol.

The album's style veers towards pop and soft rock, marking a shift from the hard rock and progressive elements prevalent in their earlier work. Some of the top tracks from this album include "One Way or Another", "Can't Keep a Good Band Down", and "Footprints In The Snow". Despite not having a significant commercial impact, the album is highly regarded by fans for its experimental nature and strong songwriting.

The music of "High and Mighty" showcases the band's extensive instrumentation and skill. Nonetheless, it also evidences the internal discord within the band, primarily due to creative differences and Byron's escalating substance abuse. Despite their struggles, Uriah Heep managed to produce a unique and intriguing album with "High and Mighty", making it an important entry in their extensive discography.