As requested, here we have in exclusive the Hi-Res Audio remastered reissue of BOSTON 1994’s “Walk On”. The album was previously remastered in 2006, and it’s a fine job. But this new sonic treatment is even better. Elsewhere, we hear an improved dynamic range, quite better guitar layers of sound, defined vocals and an overall punchy output.
Speaking about the music itself, “Walk On” is a very underrated album. For us, this is AOR giant, and one of Boston’s
Category: Melodic Rock | AOR
Album-oriented rock (abbreviated AOR) is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists. AOR evolved from progressive rock radio in the mid-1970s, using research and formal programming to create an album rock format with greater commercial appeal.
D’Ercole – Mass Formation 2023, MP3+FLAC
Genre: Hard Rock
Year: 2023
Country: USA
1.Trial by Fire 02:56
2.Make it Alone
3.Peacemaker
4.Synergy (Parts 1 & 2)
5.Fighting to Survive
6.No Place Left to Hide
7.Real Life
8.The Broken Heart (Parts I – IV)
credits
releases April 12, 2023
D’Ercole is:
Phil Vincent- All Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars, Bass, Drums
Damian D’Ercole- Guitars
B.F. D’Ercole- Drums, Percussion
with Vince O’Regan- Lead Guitars
LeBROCK – Gone (2023) EP
Combining smooth AOR melodies, great vocals with rippin’ hard rock guitars and an ’80s synth background, Peterborough, UK duo known LeBROCK has been delivering some awesome material in recent time.
Now they are releasing “Gone +2“, another collection of upbeat and inspirational 80s-style anthems for modern audiences. LeBrock are amazing songwriters and producers who can do no wrong, and the new songs pulls together everything fans love about the band: irresistible catchiness, compelling vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and a pitch-perfect blend of melodic rock and throwback
Blanc Faces – Falling From The Moon (Japan Edition) – 2010, FLAC+MP3
Genre: Melodic Rock
Disk (release) country: Japan
Year of publication: 2010
Publisher (label): Nexus
Country of performer (group): USA
Tracklist:
1. I Come Alive [04:01]
2. Falling From The Moon [04:11]
3. I Swear To You [03:49]
4. Everything [04:22]
5. It’s All About The Love [03:34]
6. Goodbye Summer Goodbye [04:28]
7. Deep In The Heart [04:14]
8. Don’t Take It Away [04:13]
9. Like A Believer [03:47]
10. Light Of The World [03:09]
11. I Will [03:20]
12. Fly [04:10]
13. Deep In The Heart (Alternate Version) [04:26]
Within Temptation – Running Up That Hill (DVD-single, ltd.edition) [2003]
In 2003, Within Temptation recorded a cover of Kate Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up That Hill”. The single Running Up That Hill was released on CD and DVD in various versions and debuted at number 14 in the Dutch charts. This DVD version includes:
1. “Running Up That Hill (Video)”
2. “Running Up That Hill (Live at the Edison Awards 2003, Amsterdam)”
3. “Making Of The Video: Running Up That Hill”
4. “Backstage: The European Tour 2003”
5. “Photo Gallery”
+ scans of cover and CD included
Person 2 Person – Person 2 Person 2023
Country: Australia
Released: 2023
Style: AOR
1-1 Undercover Love
1-2 Never Be The Same
1-3 No Shortcut To Paradise
1-4 Careless Night
51- Lecia
1-6 Waiting 4 Love
1-7 Hard To Find An Easy Way
1-8 No Sense Falling
1-9 No Fire Without You
1-10 Far Cry From Love
1-11 One Night Away
1-12 Ayla
1-13 Outta Sight
1-14 Eye For Love
1-15 Waiting 4 Love (Live)
2-1 Hard To Find An Easy Way (91-93 Demo)
2-2 More Than A Memor
Kansas – Unexpected Miracles (Rare Live Box-Set) 10 CD, MP3
Genre: AOR/Prog
Year: 2019-2022
Country: USA
Kansas – Dust In The Wind (Live) – 2019
Kansas – Kansas – CBS FM Broadcast The Palladium New York 20th November 1980 Part Two. – 2020
Kansas – Live Broadcast – 21st July 1982 The Civic Auditorium – 2018
Kansas – Nice 70s – 2008
Kansas – Nothing To Lose (Live 1984) – 2021
Kansas – The Best Of Kansas – 1999
Kansas – The Preacher – Magnum Opus (Live, Tower Theater, Upper Darby, Pa Feb 14
Destination Unknown – Destination Unknown – 2023, FLAC+MP3, CD w/Scans
Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Disc (release) country: UK
Publication year: 2023
Publisher (label): Aor Blvd Records
Country of the performer (group): UK
Tracklist:
1. Rivals (04:27)
2. One Heart (05:55)
3. Even Angels Fall (4:32)
4. Holding On (4:24)
5. Love Used To Be A Friend Of Mine (4:22)
6. Secretly Loving You (4:55)
7. Where Do We Go (05:55)
8. You’ve Taken My Heart Away (5:32)
9. Anywhere You Go (4:50)
10. I’m Not Crying Over You (4:06)
Crowne – Operation Phoenix – 2023, FLAC+MP3, Japan Edition+1, CD w/Scans
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Disk (release) country: Japan
Publication year: 2023
Publisher (label): Avalon
Country of the performer (group): Sweden
Tracklist:
1 Operation Phoenix (05:55)
2.Champions (3:23)
3. In The Name Of The Fallen (3:28)
4 Super Trooper (3:34)
5. Ready To Run (3:51)
6. Juliette (4:02)
7. The Last Of Us (4:32)
8. Just Believe (3:32)
9 Roar (04:26)
10. Victorious (4:42)
11. Northern Lights (4:00)
12. Super Trooper (Acoustic Version) (3:10)
T3nors – Naked Soul – 2023, FLAC+MP3, Japan Edition+1, CD w/Scans
Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Disk (release) country: Japan
Publication year: 2023
Publisher (label): Avalon
Country of performer (group): International
Tracklist:
1 April Rain (3:59)
2. Naked Soul (3:38)
3 Nights (3:42)
4. Time Is Coming (3:47)
5. Silent Cries (4:22)
6. Torn (3:27)
7. I Could (5:00)
8. Mother Love (3:44)
9. Set Fire To The Rain (3:55)
10. Stand For Love (03:34)
11 Strength To Carry On (04:19)
12. I Could (Acoustic Version) (5:00)
MP3 FLAC
Chris Rosander – The Monster Inside – 2023, FLAC +MP3, CD w/Scans
Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Disc (release) country: EU
Publication year: 2023
Publisher (label): Pride & Joy Music
Country of the performer (group): Sweden
Tracklist:
1. The Monster Inside (4:39)
2. Only Hearts Die Young (4:34)
3. Nothing Last Forever (4:27)
4. High On Love (4:31)
5. The Labyrinth (4:28)
6. This Isn’t New (05:19)
7. Northern Lights (4:16)
8. When I’m Gone (3:51)
9 Broken Soul (04:35)
10. Turn Your Heart
EDDIE MONEY – The Covers (2023) 2 CD EP
Some time ago EDDIE MONEY recorded eight cover songs that now are being compiled and will be released on CD and vinyl, titled “The Covers“. Among Money’s cover selections are the Beatles classics ‘Ticket To Ride’ and ‘She Came in Through The Bathroom Window’, as well as rocking variations of songs originally popularized by AC/DC (‘It’s a Long Way to the Top [If You Want to Rock and Roll]’), The Doors (Roadhouse Blues), The Four Tops, Green Day, The Spencer Davis Group, and Train.
As you see, it’s an eclectic selection of vintage classic with
Foreigner – Complete Singles, As & Bs, 5 CD-Box-Set – 2009
Genre: AOR Rock
Disc release year: 2009
Disc manufacturer: US, EU, Japan and others
CD1 1977-1980, 58:37
01) A – Feels Like The First Time (single version) **** (1977) Original version from “Foreigner”.
02) B – Woman, Oh Woman **** (1977) Nice tandem vocal.
03) A – Cold As Ice ***** (1977) Great one! No “Starrider” single?
04) B – I Need You ***** (1977) My favourite from the first album!
05) A – Long, Long Way From Home (single version) ***** (1977) Another great one!
06) B – The Damage Is Done ***** (1977) Nice attempt at early Pop success.
07) A – Hot-Blooded (single version) **** (1978) A bit chopped-up here. Original version
Class Act – Class Act 1990 Very Rare
Country: US
Released: 1990
Style: AOR
1 Why Should I Tell You How I Feel
2 About Last Night
3 Get Closer
4 Feel Like I’m Feelin
5 #15
6 Torn Between Love
7 I Cant Forget You
8 They Were Right
9 Goodbye
10 Where Do We Go
C.B. Green – Sooner Or Later 1989 Rare
Country: Germany
Released: 1999
Style: Soft Rock
1 Caught In Heaven 4:30
2 Sooner Or Later 4:02
3 Somebody Turns On The Light (Rock Version) 3:10
4 Still I Haven’t Found You 3:39
5 Into Your Eyes 3:12
6 Wastin’ 3:54
7 Tambourine 3:41
8 Look For My Love 3:12
9 Bring It Back 2:17
10 Take It 3:23
11 Somebody Turns On The Light (Slow Version) 3:00
12 Show Your Mind 3:57
