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Sharks doesn't have the teeth ...

Beandog | Clinton, IA | 04/20/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Sharks was the third of the Schenker "reunion" albums and it just isn't as strong of an album as Walk On Water or Covenant. If you are a fan of the band you will like it because it does have its moments, they are just too few to rate much more than average. Who knows why, but maybe Schenker had gotten bored by the time they did this one. The songs themselves are standard UFO, the problem is there are only a couple that truly jump out at you.



Song Highlights include: Outlaw Man, Deadman Walking, Shadow Dancer and Sea Of Faith.



If you are a fan of UFO, Sharks does deserve a place in your collection, just not at the top. Newer fans will want to start with many other albums from the group's huge catalog.



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"Sharks" Keeps the Reunion Momentum Rolling

James Choma | 03/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I came to the UFO party late, somewhere around 1995, way after their heyday, but I must say I've had fun catching up with their back catalogue! So while I've had the opportunity to dip into such gems as "Lights Out," "Obsession," "Phenomenon," and the live "Strangers in the Night," I find myself coming back to "Walk on Water" and "Sharks." Heresy, yes, I know, but these are two fantastic albums.



"Sharks" has taken a few lumps in critical circles, coming after the great "comeback" album "Walk on Water," but I have to say this one's a notch below "Walk on Water" -- and that's a good thing! "Outlaw Man" to me is the only subpar song. After that, things just take off and never let up.



If you like guitar driven rock or lost track of what UFO has done over the years, make it a point to check out "Walk on Water" and "Sharks." Two excellent albums that got lost in the boy band era of the late 90's and early 2000's. Rediscover them and enjoy!"

Hidden Gems

Wild Colonial Boy | England | 03/08/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"As a UFO fan I like this album like all the rest. In truth this is probably the worst of the "Schenker" offerings and is musically and lyrically poorer than the other seven studio albums he appeared on. On the plus side it has freshness, good production and a greater variety of guitar sounds. As usual it opens well with a good rocker "Outlaw Man" featuring a bit of slide guitar. The ballad like "Serenity" also has its moments. Schenker obviously found some new toys and plays with more effects, sounding in part like a poor mans version of Billy Gibbons on "Someone's Gonna Have to Pay". There just isn't for me that usual flow in the song writing and soloing that you come to expect. I am also wondering if Phil Mogg had a bet with the other boys to see how many famous names he could drop in one album full of songs! Most of the other tracks are usual UFO formula and not particularly memorable or as good as previous efforts. The high point for me is two hidden gems "Sea of Faith" and "Fighting Man" which are worth the asking price alone. Fighting Man is a typical anthem like rocker currently in their live set and "Sea of Faith" is just quality. In summary buy this after all the other Schenker and Vinnie Moore featured albums. "No Place to Run" and "TWTWATI" are also better albums than this."