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.

Fighter – The Waiting – 2019 (1991), FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans Girder Records

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FIGHTER - THE WAITING + 4-SONG EP (DEMO) 2019
Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Disk (release) country: US
Year of publication: 2019 (1991)
Publisher (label): Girder Records
Country of the performer (group): US

1 Look Me In The Eye (4:00)
2. Wishful Thinking (4:17)
3. Shadows (3:24)
4. Face To Face (4:21)
5. Star One (04:54)
6. Do What You Want (3:54)
7. Running The Race (4:28)
8. Nice Guy (03:35)
9. The Waiting (3:16)
10. Radio Man (4:51)
11. Stop Look Listen (04:00)
12. Radio Man (Bonus Track) (4:51)
13. Face To Face (Bonus Track) (5:30)
14. Leo (Bonus Track) (3:16)
15. Irresponsible Evil (Bonus Track) (3:28)

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PETRA – BACK TO THE STREET 2021 Remaster Girder Records, MP3+FLAC REAL CD

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As part of the really good PETRA iconic albums remastered reissue series done by Girder Records, here’s the 1986 Dino and John Elefante produced “Back to the Street“. These limited run melodic hard rock classics are back in remastered deluxe editions on both vinyl and CD so fans can rediscover just what made these albums so pivotal in the history of US CCM melodic hard rock, as well as introduce them to those who may have missed these iconic releases the first time around.


Very few bands have had more than one lead singer in which the later singers saw as much, if not more, success than the previous. Those exceptions would be Sammy Hagar of Van Halen, Brian Johnson of AC/DC, Dio wi

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Fantacy Hill – First Step (LP Rip)

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Formed in the USA in the late 70s, elaborate pomp rock band Fantacy Hill .Despite an inadequate production budget, the group’s 1978 debut album, First Step, was a well-crafted blend of AOR ballads and more punchy, upbeat numbers. The single ‘Unemployment Blues’ was unable to attract much commercial attention.

Sadly neither style allowed the group to genuinely assert their identity, and it proved to be the group’s sole release.

Gerson Migilacio (vocals),
Danny Mullins (guitar),
George Durbin (guitars),
Jose Conrado (bass),
Doug Golema (drums).

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Torrid Affair – Torrid Affair 2023 Remaster

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Genre: Melodic Rock
Year: 2023
Country: USA

01 – In A Trance
02 – Tonight
03 – Should’ve Known Better (2023 Remaster)
04 – Tears Are Falling
05 – Temptation Eyes
06 – Just Imagine
07 – Amazing Days
08 – High Roller
09 – Time Waits
10 – Burning Me Up
11 – Bad Time To Be In Love
12 – Don’t Stop Believing
13 – I’d Do Anything For You (2023 REMASTER)
14

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ASIA – Aqua [Japan remaster mini LP Blu-Spec CD] Out Of Print 2012, MP3+FLAC

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This one was requested several times here: the out of print, hard to find Japan release on mini LP Blu-SpecCD of ASIA‘s album “Aqua” remastered. The sound quality is amazing, with clearer vocals and bass, especially the wonderful harmonics.

By 1991, John Wetton left Asia and it was pretty much clear that the band called its quits. Or, needed a re-foundation. Keyboardist Geoff Downes opted for the second and brought into the fold another superb singer / bassist; John Payne.
Additionally, original guitarist Steve Howe’s returned to provide Asia’s characteristic sound on some tracks.

However, the melodic rock style & sound changed in the early Ninetie

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Various Artists – Melodic Rock 100 2023

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Genre: Melodic Rock
Year: 2023
Country: Various

Foreigner – That Was Yesterday
Jefferson Starship – Jane
Cheap Trick – Love Me for a Minute
Tommy Shaw – Ambition
Bad Company – Excited
Ratt – Best of Me
The Firm – Radioactive
Yes – It Can Happen
Izabella Scorupco – Rock Off
Russia – Who Do You Think You Are?
Damn Yankees – Tell Me How You Want It
Honeymoon Suite – Face t

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Rick Springfield – Collection (32 Albums, 1 Boxset, 4 EPs, 20 Singles, 14 Compilations) – 1972-2023, MP3

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Genre: Pop Rock / AOR / Power Pop
Country: Australia, USA
Release year: 1972-2023

Albums
1972 – Beginnings (Wizard Records, 9341607053688, WEB)
1973 – Comic Book Heroes (Legacy Recordings, 886445147087, WEB)
1974 – Mission Magic (Master Classics, 803680189955, WEB)
1976 – Wait For The Night (Wizard Records, 9341607044532, WEB)
1980 – Working Class Dog (RCA Records, PCD13697, CD)
1982 – Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet (RCA Records,

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