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.

Lars Eric Mattsson – The Outsider 2021

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From Lars Eric Mattsson’s upcoming album The Outsider, there is now at plotn08 with Göran Edman on vocals. Record release November 19th on Lion Music.

01 – The Sun Coming Down
02 – Keep This Flame Alive
03 – Gold Digger
04 – It’s Too Late
05 – Now and Forever
06 – Into the Battle
07 – Fantasmas
08 – Raise My Sword
09 – Who Are We Foolin’_
10 – The Road I’ve Chosen
11 – Where Are We Going_
12 – Stare into the Abyss
13 – I’ve Got the Funk
14 – The Outsider
15 – We All Bleed for Love (Vikings)
16 – Broken Heart Blues
17 – Vicky’s

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Issa – Queen Of Broken Hearts (Avalon, Japan Edition+1) – 2021, FLAC+MP3, CD-Rip

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Genre: Melodic Rock | AOR
Country of origin of the disc (release): Japan
Year of publication: 2021
Publisher (label): Avalon

Tracklist:
01. Angels Calling (3:30)
02. The Way Out (3:49)
03. The Night It Rained Forever (3:39)
04. I’m Here To Stay (3:49)
05. Blue (3:56)
06. Queen Of Broken Hearts (4:00)
07. Derive (4:16)
08. Without Love (3:09)
09. Wait For Love (3:11)
10. After The Rain (3:41)
11. Die For A Life With You (4:04)
Japan bonus track:
12. Blue (Acoustic Version) (3:32)

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Barnabas Sky – Inspirations (2021)

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Country: Germany
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Year: 2021

Tracklist:
01. Legends Rise (feat. Danny Vaughn)
02. What Lies Beneath (feat. Zak Stevens)
03. In My Mind (feat. Danny Martinez Jr.)
04. Yesterday’s Gone (feat. Rob Rock)
05. Till The End Of Time (feat. Jesse Damon and Paul Sabu)
06. Say Farewell To Darker Days (feat. Danny Vaughn)
07. Breathe Again (feat. Danny Martinez Jr.)
08. The Alkonost (feat. Zak Stevens)
09. Timm’s Theme (Instrumental)
10. Youngblood (feat. Jesse Damon and Paul Sabu)
11. Never enough (feat. Steve Grimmett)
12. Till The End Of Time (Piano-Version)

Line Up:
Markus Pfeffer (g, b, k, bv)

Guests:
Thomas Rieder (d, p)
Jesse Damo

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Willy Blue – Willy Blue (UMO) (1991)

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Another project involving Steve Bondy released on his Bondy Sound. Besides Bondy himself on guitar most notable members are Peppy Castro (Balance) on vocals & bass, and the incredible lead vocalist Melissa Castro. The sound is firmly based in the melodic hard rock of the late 70’s early 80’s. In some places it sounds like forgotten recordings by a female fronted Toto.

The line-op is completed by Gordon Cohen on keyboards and Joey Kramer, Sandy Gennaro, Greg Gerson and David Anthony. In what manner the last four contributes is unknown, but my own guess is that drums contributed was split between Joey Kramer (Aerosmith), Sandy Gennaro (Blackjack, Pat Travers, Joan Jett) and Greg Gerson (Billy Idol, Steve Stevens).

Artist: Willy Blue
Album: Willy Blue (UMO)

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RESTLESS (USA) – Alone In The Dark [Japanese Edition +3] out of print 1999

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here’s “Alone In The Dark“, the killer ’80s album from American melodic hard rockers RESTLESS, in this out of print Japanese edition including 3 worthwhile bonus tracks. This is classic ’80s US melodic rock / AOR bringing to mind the likes of White Sister, Shy, a bit of Def Leppard and more. Terrific stuff.

01 – Guilty
02 – Alone In The Dark
03 – Don’t Do It To Me
04 – Lightning Strikes
05 – In Your Eyes
06 – Leavin’ You
07 – Keep The Fire Burning
08 – Painted Lady
09 – I Don’t Wanna Want You
10 – Body To Body
11 – Feels Like Love
12 – Willing
Japan Bonus Tracks:
13 – What Do You Know About Love
14 – Carry That Weight

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Bangkok – Madness – 2021

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Originally from Rosario, Argentina, guitarist and singer Pablo Vitantonio is the founding member of the band. Bangkok started in 2014 as a one-man project, recording the demos and pre-production of what would later become the debut album “Signs” (reviewed here in 2015).

01 – Running out of Chances (00:04:41)
02 – Madness (00:04:30)
03 – Last Forever (00:03:13)
04 – Nothing Better to Do (00:03:33)
05 – I Promise You (00:04:58)
06 – No Turning Back (00:03:47)
07 – Tears (00:02:41)
08 – Mine All Mine (00:03:08)
09 – A New Beginning (00:04:47)

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Axe – Axe (New Zealand press ’97+ 5 bonus) – 1997, FLAC+MP3

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Genre: Hard Rock | AOR
Country of origin of the disc (release): New Zealand
Year of publication: 1979/1997
Publisher (label): Axepertise Entertainment Curb Records
Country of artist (group): USA

01. Life’s Just An Illusion (3:39)
02. Hang On (3:12)
03. Sympathize (3:29)
04. How Come I Love You (3:24)
05. Forever (3:33)
06. Back On The Streets (3:47)
07. Doin’ The Best That I Can (4:26)
08. You’re Out Of Line (3:48)
09. Battles (6:13)
Babyface. Bonus Tracks:
10. Never In My Life (1:58)
11. How Long Can A Rock And Roll Band Keep Carryin’ On (2:52)
12. Angeline (3:49)
13. Songwriter (4:01)
14. Stone Cold (4:18)

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Brett Walker – Nevertheless – 1994, Remaster Divebomb Records 2012 FLAC+MP3

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Genre: Melodic Rock | AOR
Country of origin of the disc (release): USA
Year of publication: 1994 (2012)
Publisher (label): Divebomb Records

Tracklist:
01. Hard To Find An Easy Way (3:55)
02. Lecia (3:56)
03. Everything I Want To Do (3:16)
04. Take Me Home (4:11)
05. Never Gave Roses (3:39)
06. Quicksand (3:48)
07. Didn’t Mean To Say Goodbye (4:24)
08. Bring Back The Night (4:22)
09. No Fire Without You (4:32)
10. Bad Time For Goodbye (4:04)
11. More Than A Memory (3:23)
12. Give A Little Love (4:17)
13. Midnight Angel (4:22)

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Dennis DeYoung (ex-Styx) – 26 East Vol 2 (Japan Friday Music +1 bonus) – 2021, FLAC+MP3

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Genre: Rock | Melodic Rock | AOR & Prog Related
Country of origin of the disc (release): Japan
Year of publication: 2021
Publisher (label): Avalon
Country of artist (group): USA

Tracklist:
01. Hello Goodbye (4:26)
02. Land Of The Living (3:44)
03. The Last Guitar Hero featuring Tom Morello (4:47)
04. Your Saving Grace (3:36)
05. Proof Of Heaven (5:28)
06. Made For Each Other (4:03)
07. There’s No Turning Back Time (4:47)
08. St. Quarantine (5:00)
09. Little Did We Know (4:17)
10. Always Time (4:07)
11. The Isle Of Misanthrope (6:07)
12. Grand Finale (2:00)
Japan bonus track:
13. Desert Moon (Live with Symphony Orchestra) * (6

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Cindy Valentine – Collection – 3 CDs+Singles 2019, MP3

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Cindy Valentine was born in Italy and raised in Canada. She attended the Royal Conservatory Of Music in Toronto. She released two solo albums, one hard-rock with CBS Canada entitled “Rock & Roll Heart Attack” in 1984, and one Urban dance on Polygram in 1986 entitled “Secret Rendez-vous”.

Speak Your Mind (The Lost Dance Never Released 2009
Blame Yourself 2008
Wicked Way (Limited Edition) 2013
+ singles

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SHOW-YA – Outerlimits +2 [SHM-CD remastered] 2015

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Here’s the recent reissue of ”Outerlimits +2 [SHM-CD remastered]”, for the first time on SHM and including two bonus tracks (singles B-sides). This special edition appeared as celebration for the band’s 30th anniversary.

01 – OUT OF LIMITS
02 – LOOK AT ME!
03 – GENKAI Lovers
04 – TROUBLE
05 – YASEI NO BARA
06 – INORI
07 – KAIGENREI NO MACHI -Cry for the Freedom-
08 – BAD BOYS
09 – WATASHI WA ARASHI
10 – Paranoia Paradise
11 – BATTLE EXPRESS
SHM-CD Bonus Tracks:
12 – WHAT DO YOU SAY?
13 – Ai no FRUSTRATION

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