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.

ROBBY VALENTINE – Embrace The Unknown [Japan-only 2CD Special Edition] (2024), MP3+FLAC

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Musical phenomenon ROBBY VALENTINE released his new album ”Embrace the Unknown’ at the end on 2023, written, composed, and naturally, all instruments and vocals were exclusively created and recorded by Robby. With ”Embrace the Unknown”, the thirteenth studio album of his impressive career, Valentine once again delivers a piece of work that showcases his versatility as an artist.

Now 2024 is being released only in Japan “Embrace The Unknown [2-CD Special Edition]“, not only including the album plus 3 exclusive bonus tracks for Japan, but an additional disc containing the piano version of the entire album. It’s a limited edition, almost sold out.

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Colorstone – Discography (10 Releases) – 2011-2020, MP3

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Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden (Malmo)
Year of publication: 2011-2020

Albums & EP:
Into The Garden (2011) (01:14:26)
Steam (2014) (36:28)
2017 – The YLA Sessions (EP) (21:10)
Singles
2017 – Got Yourself to Blame (03:55)
2017 – Pictures Still the Same (03:54)
2017 – Remember Me (Radio Edit) (03:20)
2019 – Over You (05:22)
2019 – The New Way (04:18)
2020 – Never Going Back Again (03:54)
2020 – Something’s Gonna Find You (07:09)

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KANSAS – Freaks Of Nature [Japan SHM-CD mini LP remastered] 2017 , MP3+FLAC

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It was almost 30 years ago when legend KANSAS presented their 12th studio album 1995’s “Freaks Of Nature“, an underrated, yet very good album from the legendary band. As requested, here’s the limited, remastered Japanese pressing on SHM-CD, cardboard sleeve mini-LP replica.

The years preceding the original release of “Freaks Of Nature” were tough for the ’70s / ’80s generation of rock bands. Stadiums had emptied

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CLIMIE FISHER – COMING IN FOR THE KILL, 4CD BOX SET 2024, Cherry Red, MP3+FLAC

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4CD deluxe edition of ‘Coming In For The Kill’. A beautifully packaged set that includes five songs that appear on CD for the first time, as well as 16 previously unreleased tracks

DISC ONE
ORIGINAL ALBUM
1. FACTS OF LOVE
2. FIRE ON THE OCEAN
3. IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THAT WAY
4. HOLD ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
5. BURIED TREASURE
6. POWER OF THE DREAM WORLD
7. THE BEST PART OF LIVING IS LOVING YOU
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David Bowie – Waiting In The Sky [Before The Starman Came To Earth] – 2024

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Country: UK
Release date: 2024
Genre: Rock

Tracklist:
01 – Five Years [00:04:44]
02 – Soul Love [00:03:36]
03 – Moonage Daydream [00:04:43]
04 – Round And Round [00:02:43]
05 – Amsterdam [00:03:24]
06 – Hang On To Yourself [00:02:40]
07 – Ziggy Stardust [00:03:14]
08 – Velvet Goldmine [00:03:11]
09 – Holy Holy [00:02:23]
10 – Star [00:02:48]
11 – Lady Stardust [00:03:22]

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Fred Mandel – Part-Time Rebel 2024

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Fred took time out from finalising his new solo album, Part-Time Rebel, to talk about playing keyboards and piano on the Hot Space tour and contributing to The Works, Star Fleet Project and Mr Bad Guy albums. The full interview is available in the Queen Fan Club’s members only magazine archive. For exclusive interviews by Dave Fordham with Tim Staffell and Jason Falloon in the winter 2020 issue,

01 – Rumrunner.mp3
02 – Together.mp3
03 – 747.mp3
04 – Something Bout You Brings Me Down.mp3

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Hugo’s Voyage – Inception (Deluxe Edition Japan) 2024, MP3+FLAC

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Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Disc (release) country of origin: EU
Year of publication: 2024
Publisher (label): Frontiers Music
Country of performer (group): US

Tracklist:
1. Inception (1:12)
2. Crazy What Love Can Do (4:38)
3. Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love (4:01)
4. Sound Of A Broken Heart (5:03)
5. Goin’ Away (3:31)
6. A Friend Like You (4:40)
7. How Many Times (3:53)
8. I’ll Be Around (4:38)
9. In My Heart (4:51)
10. September Love (4:28)
11. The Voyage (5:03)
12. When Heaven Makes A

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Falls Circus – Falls Circus 2024

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Falls Circus, a rock group from Rio de Janeiro. When hard rock meets poetry you get Falls Circus, a project formed by music producer/songwriter …

01 – Bring In The Clowns.mp3
02 – Parts and Pieces.mp3
03 – The Place Called Wonderful.mp3
04 – Intangible.mp3
05 – Ambiguously Free.mp3
06 – Oh Vanity.mp3
07 – Spectacle.mp3
08 – Hear Me, Feel Me.mp3
09 – Extinction.mp3
10 – Stations End.mp3

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Margaret Becker – Never For Nothing Mp3+FLAC Reissue

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Country: US
Genre: Rock
Style: Arena Rock, AOR

1 Fight For God
Backing Vocals – Chris Rodriguez
Bass – Mike Brignardello
Drums – Chris McHugh
Guitar – Dann Huff, George Cocchini
Keyboards – Tommy Dorsey (2)
Lead Guitar – Dann Huff
Music By – Margaret Becker, Paul Brannon, Tommy Greer
Vocals [Crowd] – Billy Smiley, Chris Rodriguez, Dave Mullins, Margaret Becker, Marty McCall, Missey Baker, Peter York, Tommy Sims
Words By – Margaret Becker
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Black Tiger – Alive (2024)

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Country: Olomouc (CZ)
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock, AOR
Year : 2024

Tracklist:
01. Reborn (00:50)
02. Always In My Blood (04:11)
03. Invisible (04:54)
04. She’s Gone (04:15)
05. Heartbreak Waterfall (05:25)
06. I’m Alive (04:33)
07. Touch Of Heaven (04:26)
08. Breaking The Silence (05:02)
09. Fire In The Sky (04:55)
10. In The Long Run (03:46)
11. This Broken Road (04:50)
12. Just Believe It (05:01)
13. What If (03:48)

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Mirage Box – Tracks In The Sand 2024

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Influenced by The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Yes, Kansas, Genesis, Dream Theater, CS&N, The Who, Pink Floyd, Eagles

CD1/01 – Losing You.mp3
CD1/02 – Secret Smile.mp3
CD1/03 – Don’t Leave Us Now.mp3
CD1/04 – Half-moon Sky – Sunshower.mp3
CD1/05 – Jupiter.mp3
CD1/06 – Wounded.mp3
CD1/07 – Memory Box.mp3
CD1/08 – Children’s Lullaby.mp3
CD1/09 – The Bridge.mp3
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VA – Plotn08 Singles Pack 2024-04-30, MP3

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Genre : Hard Rock / AOR
Year : 2024
Country : Variuos

Andra Ariadna – Viva La Victoria 2024
Black Tiger – I’m Alive 2024
Francis Smith – Rock of Heaven 2024
Han Derien – Sácate El Dolor 2024
Kent Hilli – Can’t Stop Loving You 2024
Ludwig Hart – Journey 2024
Nestor – Caroline 2024
Night Pleasure Hotel – We Say Goodbye 2024
Satin – Breakout 2024
Velveteen Queen – Bad Reputation 2024

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