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.

VA – MELODIC HARD ROCK (2018)

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YEAR : 2018
COUNTRY: International
STYLE: Melodic Hard Rock, Melodic Metal, AOR

001. Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me 4:28
002. Scorpions – Blackout 3:49
003. Gotthard – All We Are 3:41
004. Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name 3:48
005. Bonfire – Byte The Bullet 4:34
006. The Poodles – Before I Die 4:24
007. Europe – Ninja 3:48
008. Wig Wam – In My Dreams 3:02
009. Eclipse – Bleed And Scream 4:06
010. Reckless Love – Bad Lovin 3:53
011. Talisman – Animal Ritual 3:52
012. Wolfpakk

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Magnum – The Battle (1992)

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Under the “Masters of Rock” banner, this rare 1992 German import on the Ariola Express label selects 15 tracks from Wolverhampton rock band Magnum’s 80’s and 90’s output. Lesser known tracks are featured in this interesting complilation, finishing on two live tracks – “So cold the night” and Reborn.

01. The Battle [0:02:10.40]
02. Soldier Of The Line [0:04:12.72]
03. On The Edge Of The World [0:04:22.45]
04. Lords Of Chaos [0:03:19.30]
05. Baby Rock Me [0:04:05.10]
06. Back To Earth [0:03:

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Billy Squier – The Tale Of The Tape (1980) [Reissue 2006] Lossless

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Artist: Billy Squier Title Of Album: The Tale Of The Tape  Year Of Release: 1980 / 2006  Country: USA  Genre: Classic / Melodic / Hard Rock  Format: FLAC (image+.cue, scans)   Size: 378 Mb

Tracklist:

1. The Big Beat – 3:36
2. Calley Oh – 4:05
3. Rich Kid – 4:39
4. Like I’m Lovin’ You – 3:07
5. Who Knows What a Love Can Do – 3:39
6. You Should Be High, Love – 4:14
7. Who’s Your Boyfriend – 3:34
8. The Music’s All Right – 5:46
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Veil Of Obscurity – In The Beginning… (Japanese Edition) 2018

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New Melodic Rock/Pop Project From Female Vocalist, Michelle Raitzen ! Her Debut Full-Length Studio Album Featuring A Back-Band Consisting Of Andre Andersen And Royal Hunt Members ! Includes 1 Bonus Track !

01. Out Of Obscurity (5:31)
02. Free Mind (5:37)
03. Rise Above (4:17)
04. Lost (4:28)
05. Letting Down The Line (5:36)
06. Gambler (5:05)
07. L’amour (4:41)
08. I’m Real (4:50)
09. Love Sets Me Free (4:58)
10. Spy Games (7:04)

Line Up:
Michelle Raitzin – Lead

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Imperium – Beyond the stars (2018)

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Imperium is the solo project of drummer Mika Brushane. Mika has been playing drums and percussion in various bands since 1981 in all genres from jazz to metal and composed songs for different genres – and this legacy of mixed genres can be heard in the IMPERIUM sound!

01. Beyond the stars
02. Crash and burn
03. Learning how to fly
04. Spread you wings
05. Back in ’85
06. King of the world
07. All alone
08. World on fire
09. Just a dream
10. Higher

Line Up:
Mika Brushane

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Robin Schell – The Macchiato (2018)

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Blue-Shift: LA based prog AOR rock band, was lead singer and contributing songwriter. The band released one album on CD licensed to Musea records.Formed ‘Midnight Under Glass’ in LA along with guitarist Djemel Chergui, played gigs around LA and recorded some songs, more about this project to come later on this site. Was lead singer and keys.

Side One [00:20:48]
01. Eleven
02. Lost In America
03. When Are You Going To Stop
04. In Sity Windows
05. Fairweather Friend
Side Two [00:21:36]
06. Intro
07.

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Sinestress – Miedo (2018)

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After the dissolution of ABU SIMBEL, Miguel Ángel Gala “Miki”, receives the call of the guitarist Francisco José Salgado “Kiko”, his former partner in ARMAGEDON, who proposes to compose some songs together. Once these songs are written they decide to record them and at the same time create what will be their first demo; to make it possible, they also have ex-Abu Simbel, Alejandro Penedo “Alex” as second guitarist, and vocalist Juan Carlos García “Chimo”, who is still immersed in his project with MAGICA.

1.Grito En El Silencio
2.Exiliado Del Mundo

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BRIAN BARNHOUSE – Sign Of Life (2018)

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Four years later Brian is back with his 2nd solo album “Sign Of Life” and the result is simply stunning. Already the production sounds like a million $ bucks from a major label and the songs are pure melodic rock gold with an updated sound / production. Guys like Rick Springfield, Henry Lee Summer & co would kill for such songs and believe me, it’s that good – period !

01 – One in a Million
02 – Your Song
03 – Wrapped up with You
04 – Sign of Life
05 – The Lett

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Danny Tate – Danny Tate 1992

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John Daniel “Danny” Tate (born November 10, 1955) is an American musician, songwriter, composer, producer, and former Virgin Records recording artist, best known for penning songs covered by Jeff Healey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tim McGraw, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Smithereens, Diesel, Nelson, David Lee Murphy, Billy Ray Cyrus, Doro Pesch, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Patti LaBelle, Walk the West, Cactus Brothers, Carla Olson, Danny Wilde and many others.

01. Someday
02. How Much
03. Lead Me To The Water
04. Save A

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Shanghai – Shanghai 1982 [reissue] 2011

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The band soon splintered with Hill moving into the production side, Anton Fig worked with Glen Burtnick and Amanda Blue started a solo career under the guidance of Gene Simmons. Given time to develop, Shanghai could have been a major force on the American AOR scene.

Formerly known as Spider, they changed their name to Shanghai in 1981 to avoid confusion with the other groups using the same name at the time. Signing to Chrysalis Records, the band comprised Amanda Blue (vocals), Keith Lentin (guitar), Beau Hill (keyboards, ex-Airborne), Jimmy Lowell (bass) and Anton Fig (drums). They debuted with a self-titled album in 19

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Arthur Alexander – One Bar Left 2018

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It’s impossible to deny the pull that great rock ‘n’ roll has. It’s indescribable, but you know immediately when you hear it. Expect that feeling as soon as you hit “play” on this sucker. Arthur’s credo has always been: “The song is King.” He’s known it forever. And after hearing this incredible collection of his songs, you’ll know it’s all about Arthur Alexander, ready to cement a musical legacy that launched some of the finest rock n’ roll the downtown NYC scene ever produced. Arthur Alexander’s One B

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Matthew Ward – Toward Eternity (1979)

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Band: Matthew Ward (USA)
Album: Toward Eternity
Style: Lite AOR / CCM
Year: 1979
Bitrate: CBR 256 kbs
Archive: 60,29 Mb

Tracklist:

01 – It’s All Right.
02 – Soft Spot.
03 – Noah’s Song.
04 – ‘Til the Walls Fall Down.
05 – Gotta Do Better Than This.
06 – Your Love Come Over Me.
07 – Hold On.
08 – Angels Unaware.
09 – Summer Snow.
10 – The Vineyard.

Thanks for album: Tutogen

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The Kry – Unplugged (1995) Lossless

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Artist: The Kry   Title Of Album: Unplugged  Year Of Release: 1995  Country: Canada  Genre: Melodic Rock / CCM  Format: FLAC (image+.cue, scans)  Size: 355 Mb

Tracklist:

01. Empty Heart (3:33)
02. He Won’t Let You Go (4:09)
03. Everywhere (4:36)
04. I Can’t Stop Thinking About You (4:43)
05. You’re All I Need (5:42)
06. Wild, Wild World (4:53)
07. Be Still My Soul (5:05)
08. Lay Down Your Gods (4:58)
09. Little Love (5:03)
10. Jesus Is Coming Soon (Soon and Very So

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