It was around 85', and I had a friend of mine make a copy on tape of a few songs that I liked from the then new Celtic Frost album 'To Mega Therion'. Little did I know that after the Frost tunes, UFO's album Phenomenon' was on the tape in its entirety. Rock Bottom, Crystal Light, Dr Dr, Oh My, Lipstick Traces, it all blew my mind. And the guitar was raw as fuck and fantastic. On much of this album, it's almost like the guitar is slightly flat or sharp with the rest of the band, but in a good way. What's weird is I asked the guy that gave me the tape who it was, and he didn't know. He had used an old memorex tape that he had gotten from who knows where. I soon found a buddy that was in the know and told me it was UFO. Been a fan of Schenker ever since. Can't believe this album was made in 1974. If you haven't listened to this Album, do yourself a favor and check it out. A crucial chapter in Rock Guitar 101 and every song on it is littered with fantastic licks and playing. One of my all time favorites!
