{"id":29934,"date":"2026-03-15T21:51:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=29934"},"modified":"2026-03-15T21:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:51:07","slug":"ufo-the-wild-the-willing-and-the-innocent-release-date-may-1st-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/ufo-the-wild-the-willing-and-the-innocent-release-date-may-1st-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UFO \u2018The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent\u2019 Release Date: May 1st 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UFO 
\u2018The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent\u2019

Release Date: May 1st, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chrysalis Records
CRV2303 (3LP)
CRC2303 (2CD)

ORDER HERE: https:\/\/ufo.lnk.to\/TWTWATI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome of Mogg\u2019s finest lyrics and vocals\u201d <\/em>
CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

\u201cA hard rock masterpiece\u201d<\/em>
MICHAEL HANN, LINER NOTES<\/strong>

EXPANDED, REMASTERED AND REISSUED ON DOUBLE CD AND TRIPLE VINYL

BRAND NEW MIX OF HAMMERSMITH ODEON LIVE SHOW, JANUARY 29th, 1981

NEW LINER NOTES AND NEW INTERVIEWS
 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chrysalis Records are proud to present the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1981 album \u2018The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent\u2019.

Reissued on stunning 3LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD Digipak formats on May 1st, 2026, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, thanks to new remastering from the original tape transfers. 

Originally released on January 16th, 1981, this pivotal album captures the band at a creative high point, blending soaring melodies, powerful performances, and Phil Mogg\u2019s unmistakable voice. The lineup had modified a little with the debut of keyboardist\/guitarist Neil Carter, replacing Paul Raymond. Carter also supplied backing vocal and saxophone on \u2018Lonely Heart.

Lead singer Phil Mogg recalled, \u201cNeil had a box of tricks. Getting the backing vocals was great, though I still don\u2019t think he\u2019s forgiven me for making him play saxophone. He was a great add to the band. Plus, he was a nice bloke.\u201d<\/em>

Drummer Andy Parker said \u201cNeil was just an incredible musician. He brought another energy into the band.<\/em>

This deluxe edition also includes a brand-new mix of the previously unreleased Live at the<\/em> Hammersmith Odeon<\/em>, recorded on January 29th, 1981, by Brian Kehew, offering an electrifying snapshot of UFO\u2019s energy on stage. Original 7\u201d edits of the two singles “Couldn’t Get It Right” and “Lonely Heart” released with this album are included as well as an alternative mix of album standout \u201cIt\u2019s Killing Me\u201d.

The set is rounded out with newly written liner notes by Michael Hann, featuring fresh interviews with Phil Mogg and Andy Parker, alongside a collection of previously unseen photographs from the era \u2014 making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.

\u201cThe Wild, the Willing and the Innocent is, hands down, the best UFO studio album: it\u2019s melodic, it\u2019s experimental, it\u2019s memorable, and it rocks. It was the perfect encapsulation of everything UFO could be.\u201d<\/em>
\u2013 MICHAEL HANN, LINER NOTES

TRACKLISTING<\/strong>

CD1 \u2013 The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent \u2013 2026 Remaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Chains Chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Long Gone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. It\u2019s Killing Me<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Makin\u2019 Moves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Lonely Heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Couldn\u2019t Get It Right<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Profession Of Violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Couldn\u2019t Get it Right (7\u201d Edit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Lonely Heart (7\u201d Edit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. It\u2019s Killing Me (Alt. Mix) *<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    CD2 \u2013 Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, 29th January 1981 \u2013 Newly Mixed *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Long Gone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Chains Chains\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Lonely Heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Cherry\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Mystery Train\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Only You Can Rock Me\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Too Hot To Handle\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Lights Out\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Rock Bottom\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Doctor Doctor\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Shoot Shoot\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      *Previously Unreleased <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      LP1 \u2013 The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent \u2013 2026 Remaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Chains Chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Long Gone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. It\u2019s Killing Me<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Makin\u2019 Moves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Lonely Heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Couldn\u2019t Get It Right<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Profession Of Violence
        \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        LP2 \/ LP3 \u2013 Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, 29th January 1981 \u2013 Newly Mixed *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Long Gone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Chains Chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Lonely Heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Cherry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Mystery Train\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Only You Can Rock Me<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Too Hot To Handle\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. Lights Out\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. Rock Bottom\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. Doctor Doctor\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        11. Shoot Shoot\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          *Previously Unreleased <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          UFO \u2018The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent\u2019<\/u><\/em> (2026 Remaster \u2013 Deluxe Edition) is released on double CD and 3LP on May 1st, 2026 on Chrysalis Records. Order link: https:\/\/ufo.lnk.to\/TWTWATI<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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