orming all instruments, with Jon providing the lead vocals.The project evolved to be named RIO with the duo securing a record deal and releasing a single. The company liked their mix of radio-friendly melodies and stylized AOR feel, and a full length was recorded and released 1985.
Titled “Borderland”, the album was released in Europe and America, and instantly become a favorite for Melodic Rock / AOR aficionados. Another album was issued next year, however the recording contract ended after that.
But Rodford and Jon Neill continued composing and recording demos with the project re-branded BIG TALK (not to be confused with a Swedish band). While it was a short-lived venture and no music was officially released, BIG TALK recorded some very good demos circa 1987.
All these demos are featured here with a fine sound quality, well recorded & mixed and musically much in the style of RIO, but songwriting-wise, even better. Here BIG TALK / RIO added that 1987-1988 British feeling, much more AOR. It’s elegant, smooth music and it’s such a crime these songs never seen a proper release.
Eighties connoisseurs will dig and love BIG TALK.
01 – Dangerous
02 – Trick Of The Heart
03 – Daylight Robbery
04 – Heart Of Stone
05 – Can You Hear Me
06 – Black Box
07 – Giving It Up
Jon Neill – Vocals, Guitars
Steve Rodford – Drums, Bass, Keyboards