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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.
Genre : Hard Rock / AOR
Year : 2024
Country : US
01 – You Don’t Want Me Anymore (Demo) [Chatfield Remix].mp3
02 – Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight_ (Chatfield Remix).mp3
03 – Dreamin’ Is Easy (Chatfield Remix).mp3
04 – I Can’t Wait (Chatfield Remix).mp3
05 – Can’t Stop This Feeling (Chatfield Remix).mp3
06 – All I Ever Wanted to Do (Chatfield Remix).mp3
07 – Lost in the 80’
Genre: Melodic Heavy/Power Metal
Country of origin of the disc (release): Germany
Year of publication: 2007
Publisher (label): AFM Records
Country of performer (group): Romania
Tracklist:
01. All Waters Have the Color of Drowning (5:13)
02. Turn to Stone (5:19)
03. Through Wine (4:25)
04. No Matter What (4:35)
05. Entangled (4:37)
06. This is Who I Am (4:45)
07. Weight of the World (4:52)
08. Energy for the Gods (4:39)
09. Shallow Grave (4:14)
10. I Remember a Day (4:18)
11. Into Silence (3:28)
Bonus Tracks:
12. Endless (4:40)
13. Vrăjitoarea cea rea (3:37)
Genre : Melodic Rock / Rock
Year : 2024
Country :
01 – Langham Street.mp3
02 – Thinking of you.mp3
03 – No compromises.mp3
04 – Wandering mind.mp3
05 – The Game.mp3
MelodicRock Classics is proud to deliver a true cult 80s classic by releasing The Muggs’ 1985 gem ‘Rockin’ The Midnight Light’ on CD for the first time on May 31.
But that’s not all. It’s a triple treat of 80s American AOR with the release of the full studio catalogue from The Muggs.
Joining the release of the 1985 classic is the band’s 1983 debut album ‘Subject Of Assault’ and their cassette only 1988 album ‘Touche’ – all three titles are on CD for the very first time, fully remast
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Disc (release) country of origin: Japan
Year of publication: 2024
Publisher (label): Avalon Marquee Inc.
Country of performer (group): UK
Tracklist:
01. From The Start
02. Defiance
03. Feelin’ Lucky
04. I Surrender (Russ Ballard cover)
05. Forever In My Heart
06. Never Can Say Goodbye
07. One Heart
08.Give It Up
09. Nightswim
10. Standing Tall
11. Let’s See
12. Defiance (Different Version / Bonus Track)
OK. This is a site specialized in rock ‘n roll, but we can’t deny there’s many good and interesting music from related genres. There was a time when pop music was colorful, flamboyant and full of character; the ’80s. Actually, our beloved genres such as AOR and Westcoast crossed the thin line between rock and pop in many occasions.
Eighties pop delivered several talented artists in the genre, one of them being the British, Bristol-born NIK KERSHAW. Kershaw’s ’84 debut “Human Racing” not only showed his vocal skills and ability to play Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and Percussion, but also Nik’s superb songwriting and the terrific production by Peter Collins (Rush, Queensryche, Gary Moore).
The album achieved platinum sales and a
Genre : Hard Melodic Rock
Year : 2024
Country : Sweden
01 – Water Walker.mp3
02 – Peace And Mercy.mp3
03 – Miracles.mp3
04 – Heartaches.mp3
+ Singles
Not to be confused with the Steve Overland side-band of the same name, this THE LADDER was an American mid-80s studio project put together by keyboard player Joe Parente with his producer brother Lou. Atlantic / ATCO signed them and released their one and only self-titled album in 1986.
“The Ladder” features an awesome collection of killer rockin’ AOR / Melodic Rock tunes with a first class production. One of the most overlooked yet best albums from these beloved genres during the ’80s. There’s excellent choruses, sophisticated guitars, tons of synths / keyboards and bombastic drums courtesy of Joe Franco (Fiona, Twisted Sister, Chilliwack). ALL songs are great, believe us.
So it’s not a surprise Rock Candy
Genre: AOR / Hard Rock
Disc (release) country of origin: Austria
Year of publication: 1981
Publisher (label): Cleveland International / Epic Records
Country of performer (group): USA
Tracklist:
01 – Bad For Good
02 – Lost Boys And Golden Girls
03 – Love And Death And An American Guitar
04 – Stark Raving Love
05 – Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through
06 – Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire)
07 – Surf’s
Country: US
Released: 2010
Style: Arena Rock, Pop Rock
1 Livin’ On A Prayer
Producer – Bruce Fairbairn
Recorded By – Bob Rock
4:10
2 You Give Love A Bad Name
Producer – Bruce Fairbairn
Recorded By – Bob Rock
3:43
3 It’s My Life
Producer – Jon Bon Jovi, Luke Ebbin, Richie Sambora
Recorded By – Obie O’Brien
3:44
4 Have A Nice Day
Mixed By – Jeremy Wheatley
Producer – John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
Recorded By – Jeff Rothschild, Obie O’Brien
3:48
5 Wanted Dead Or Alive
Producer – Bruce Fairbairn
Recorded By – Bob Rock
5:08
6 Bad Medicine
Producer – Bruc
A few days ago, the Norwegian singer/songwriter Ole Børud released the EP “Revisted Sessions”, which can be found via plotn08, among others.
01 – Keep Movin (Revisited).mp3
02 – Rock Steady (Revisited).mp3
03 – Maybe (Revisited).mp3
04 – The Vow (Revisited).mp3
05 – Hunters Of The Night (Revisited).mp3
Genre: Heavy/Power Metal
Country of origin of the disc (release): Italy
Year of publication: 2022
Publisher (label): Frontiers Records
Country of performer (group): Sweden
Tracklist:
01. A New Horizon (Intro)
02. We Unite
03. Stronger Than Steel
04. Cry For Freedom
05. Call Of The Underground
06.Stardust
07. Event Horizon
08. The End Of All
09. Fearless
10. Gate Of The Gods
Country: picNorway
Genre: Melodic Rock | AOR
Year of publication: 2024
Tracklist:
01. Stand Up Or Stand Down
02. Take Me Home
03. I Do What I Do
04. Tell It Like It Is
05. Not The Only One
06. Could It Be Love
07. Put Into Motion
08. Anything For You
09. Stuck Like A Zombie
10. Won’t Be Long
11. In The Light
12. Christmas Like This
Cutta (John Kare Gullestad) – Vocals, Guitars
