Mission No. X
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Mission No. X is U.D.O.'s tenth studio album, released on 30 September 2005 by AFM Records. The original release date was announced for October 4 but was pushed forward by one week.[2][3][4] It was recorded at Roxx Studio in Pulheim.[5]
Previous drummer Lorenzo Milani left the band due to "personal reasons" and was replaced by Edge of Forever drummer Francesco Jovino after their previous release.
Track listing
All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Embarkation" | 1:30 | |
| 2. | "Mission No. X" | Dirkschneider, Kaufmann, Igor Gianola | 4:07 |
| 3. | "24/7" | 3:57 | |
| 4. | "Mean Streets" | 4:21 | |
| 5. | "Primecrime on Primetime" | 3:56 | |
| 6. | "Eye of the Eagle" | 5:08 | |
| 7. | "Shell Shock Fever" | 3:53 | |
| 8. | "Stone Hard" | 4:21 | |
| 9. | "Breaking Down the Borders" | 3:19 | |
| 10. | "Cry Soldier Cry" | 5:16 | |
| 11. | "Way of Life" (Re-recorded Version) | 3:39 | |
| 12. | "Mad for Crazy" | 3:47 | |
| Total length: | 47:14 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rebellion" | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 51:53 | |
Notes
- The enhanced edition release by AFM Records contains the "Mean Streets" music video
- The limited edition release by CD-Maximum contains the 24/7 EP along with the "Mean Streets" music video
Credits
- Udo Dirkschneider: vocals
- Stefan Kaufmann: guitar
- Igor Gianola: guitar
- Fitty Wienhold: bass guitar
- Francesco Jovino: drums
Additional musicians
- Mathias Dieth: solo guitar on "Way Of Life"
- Johannes Schiefner - uilleann pipes on "Cry Soldier Cry"
Production
- Martin Häusler: Cover art, Design
- Stefan Kaufmann: Producer, Engineering, Mixing
- Manfred Melchior: Mastering
- Dirk Schelpmeier: Photography
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "U.D.O.: New Album Details Revealed, Audio Samples Available". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved June 7, 2005.
- ^ "U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' Cover Artwork Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved July 20, 2005.
- ^ "U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' To Arrive One Week Earlier". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved September 24, 2005.
- ^ "U.D.O. - Mission No. X". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved May 28, 2010.