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.

Fiona – Discography 1985-2011 – (5 CD), MP3 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Country: USA
Genre: Melodic Rock | AOR
Year of Publication: 1985-2011

1985 – Fiona
1986 – Beyond The Pale
1989 – Heart Like A Gun
1992 – Squeeze
2011 – Unbroken

Vocals: Fiona
Duet Vocalist: Robin Beck
Guitar: Tommy Denander (Loved Along the Way, Broken, Salt on My Wings, Everything You Are, Badge of Love)
Guitar: Bobby Messano (Shadows of the Night, Wild One, This Heart, Get Yer Kix)
Guitars/Programming: Dai Smith (I Love You But Shut Up)
Rhythm Guitar: Paul Jones (I’ve Released You)
Lead Guitar:

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Mother Mary – Insecurities Exchange 2017 EP Download mp3,flac, hires

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Born in 1988 and reborn in 2017, Mother Mary features members of Saigon Kick, The Cult and Red Sea.Picking up where they left off, Mother Mary again roams the bluesy avenues of a life fully lived.

1.Lightning Queen 05:40
2.Northern Lights 04:29
3.Heay On My Mind 05:49
4.Slow It Down 04:26
5.Mistreated 07:01

Produced and Mixed by Chris McLernon
Mix assist by Eric Rickert
All songs by Mother Mary except “Mistreated” by Blackmore/Coverdale
All songs ASCAP and BMI 2017
credits
released August 29, 2017

Chris McLernon (Saigon K

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Rain – Discography 2002-2006 – (2 CD), MP3 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Country: Norway
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Year of Publication: 2002-2006

2002 – House Of Dreams – 00.55.25
01. Bad For Everything
02. Anywhere The Wind Blows
03. Make A Break
04. Talkin’ To An Angel
05. Bring It On
06. No Such Thing
07. Miss Myself
08. Everytime You Go
09. Ain’t Found Heaven Yet
10. Can I Say If
11. Talkin To My Heart
12. Sentimental Sunday
13. Soul

2006 – Stronger – 00.47.02
01. Do You Like it
02. Insobriety
03.

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John Martine – Better with Age 2017 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Someone recently described John’s music as “The Byrds meet 80’s hard rock/hair metal with a modern, serious, grown up flair”. We’re not sure about that but what you will get is heartfelt guitar rock (yes, guitar solos are still possible in 2017), synths, lush vocal harmonies, and songs that run the musical and lyrical emotional gamut from joyful to broken and all points in-between.

1. Na Na Na
2. Be Here with Me
3. Fall Down
4. Rearview Mirror
5. Nothing Left of You
6. On the Run
7. Anything
8. Believe
9. It Reminds Me of You

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Innuendo – The Road Not Taken 2017 Download mp3,flac, hires

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The Road Not Taken, the long-awaited 7th album from Arizona’s Innuendo. Ultra-melodic, mildly modern, classic hard pop-rock. Timeless songwriting. Dramatic arrangements. All killer-no filler. Label: XLR8 Records.

Tracks
1. The Other Side of Town (Jesus) 4:14
2. The Road Not Taken 4:23
3. Waiting for You 4:16
4. Digital Ocean 1974 4:24
5. Little Less Grey 3:37
6. Don’t Take It for Granted 4:03
7. Going Through the Motions 3:13
8. Playing My Guitar 4:21
9. Replaced 3:26
10. Almost Innoce

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Jettison Eddy – Trippin on Time 2003 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Category: Melodic Rock
Year: 2003
Label: Nuerra Records

Tracks
1. Long Break 3:48
2. The Wall 3:44
3. A Little Piece 4:17
4. Trippin on Time 3:17
5. You 1:50
6. Walk With Me 4:24
7. Little Luck 4:02
8. Tonight We Run 4:03
9. On My Own 5:01
10. Lighthouse 3:17
11. Save Me 4:00

Total Running Time: 41:43

Jon Manitta lead vocals, guitar
Rick Krusky guitar, vocals
Neil G. Ives bass, vocals
Dave Ingraham drums
Ruly Hinojosa

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Joe Modifica – Casting Shadows 2015 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Joe’s anticipated second album’s got it all: driving up-beat rock, guitar blues, and beautiful acoustic orignals with edgy thought-provoking lyrics. A great listen.

1. Water to Wine
2. Momma Told Me
3. Rock On
4. Crazy Love
5. Use to Be
6. Slip Thru Time
7. Hard to Find
8. Emotional Meltdown
9. Hit and Run
10. Sign of the Times
11. Don’t Fade
12. You and I

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ShyAnne – Shyanne (Remastered) 2008 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Category: AOR / Melodic Rock
Year: 1982 / 2008
Label: Shade Records / Retrospect Records

Tracks
1. Always Just Beyond
2. Simple Girls
3. Being Here
4. I’m In Love
5. Kool Kind Of Look
6. Love Is Too Demanding
7. Wardance
8. Oh, Jane
9. Gonna Make A Man Outta You
10. Summer Love

Eric Burgeson lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer
Lee Perkins lead vocals, bass, synth bass
Danny Haines lead guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
David Christensen piano, synthesizer, lead vocals track 7
Perry White drums, per

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Empire – Trading Souls [ Pride & Joy Music ] 2017 Download mp3,flac, hires

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If you love Whitesnake, Purple, later Rainbow you’ll no doubt like this, but we’ll stick to reviewing new material or at least material with something extra to offer upon its re-release.This 2017 release on Pride and Joy music seems to add nothing new and therefore there are plenty f reviews out there on the internet already for your delectation.

1. One In A Million 4:05 |
2. Pay Back Time 4:44 |
3. Teenage Deadhead 4:45 |
4. Big World, Little Man 4:09 |
5. You 4:48 |
6. Perfect Singularity 4:40 |
7. Wherever You Go 4:23 |
8. Did You Ever

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Dr. Love – Dr. Love 1994 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Ultra rare hard rock France band delivered a solid record with great guitar riffs, great key work and some really impressive and remarkable catchy tunes. The best songs are “Do What You Want” , “2 Young 4 Love” , ‘Don’t Hide In The Shadow” and the awesome and best track “I’m Not Waiting”. Production is nice but not exceptionnal.

01. Do What You Want (4:25)
02. Let’s Light The Fuse (2:54)
03. Dirty Side (3:28)
04. Hungawa! (0:44)
05. 2 Young 4 Luv (3:42)
06. Don’t Hide In The Shadow (4:23)
07. I’m Not Waiting (5:00)
08. Day And Night, Night And Day (5:13)
09. Basic Principle (0:43)
10. Hometown Star (3:45)
11. Do What You Want (Sledgehammer Version) (4:45)
12. Harbinger Of Doom (0:14)
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CLAUDE WEISBERG – Here I Am (2012) EP Download mp3,flac, hires

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The list of the stellar musicians arranging and performing here is truly impressive; Herman Furin (Work Of Art), Charlie Giardina (Flamedown), Henrik Linder (Dirty Loops), AOR gurus Robbie Buchanan & Taylor Mesple, Jean Michel Byron (ex- Toto) and the mighty Michael Thompson on guitars among many others.

01 – Here I Am
02 – You’re The Sun
03 – Men Without Souls
04 – Angels

Claude Weisberg: Vocals
Michael Thompson: Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Robbie Buchanan: Electric Piano
Jean Michel Byron (e

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VANDENBERG – Vandenberg [Rock Candy remaster] 2011 Download mp3,flac, hires

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This Rock Candy remaster at 24-bit for the very first time from original source tapes sounds excellent, complete with rare, never seen photos from Vandenberg’s early steps. It has become pretty hard to find, as although listed on several stores it’s out of stock.

01 – Your Love Is In Vain
02 – Back On My Feet
03 – Wait
04 – Burning Heart
05 – Ready For You
06 – Too Late
07 – Nothing To Lose
08 – Lost In

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Jigsaw – Puzzle 1995 Download mp3,flac, hires

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Country: Canada
Genre: Melodic Rock | AOR
Year of Publication: 1995

01. Crazy For L
02. Lonely Guy
03. Help Me
04. Dreams
05. Jigsaw
06. All I Need
07. One Piece Of The Puzzle
08. Js Death Another Birthday
09. Long Way
10. Rock’n Roll Woman
11. 055-99 66 69

Soren Marnitz – Lead Vocal
Andreas Schubert – All Guitars, Harp, Background Vocals
Thorsten Sauerland – Keyboards, Background Vocals
Bjorn Muller – Bass, Background Vocals
Frank Nieland – Drums

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