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.
MPG – MPG Deluxe Edition [MelodicRock Classics 2xCD] (2023), MP3+FLAC
Reissue label MelodicRock Classics has made a deal with classic ’80s pomp/AOR act MPG to bring fans the first ever official CD release of the band’s 1981 cult debut album “MPG”, originally released by A&M Records.
This special 2-CD Deluxe Edition expands the original LP with 4 early demos, but then on a second disc, jumps forward into work recorded for a never released second studio album, plus other tracks demoed over the years since. The guys have always stayed in touch and this culminates with the addition of a brand-
IZOD – Overdrive 2023 Expanded and Remastered
There’s nothing more satisfying than delving deep into the archives of rock music history in order to breathe new life into an old band. And sometimes the more obscure bands deliver the best surprises.Canada’s Izod is one of those bands. Their name comes from the ‘Izod Impact Test’, a test used to measure a metal’s resistance to impact. These guys literally have metal in their name.
Izod was formed in 1978 when Mike Mayer brought together Paul Gayne and Gary Green as the foundation for a new heavy rock band. The three band mates we
BRIAN BART – Future Vision 2023 Remaster
Brian Bart’s resume now goes back 40 years. He has been a stalwart of the Minneapolis rock scene since the start of the 80s – as a guitarist, songwriter, producer, engineer just for starters.
In recent years Brian has been the owner, engineer and producer at Logic Studios & Logic Recordings. He has recorded over 400 albums, played multiple instruments on over 150 records, including ten of his own.
Best known as founding member of Dare Force, Brian’s solo debut ‘Future Vision’ came in 1987 and feature
GNP – Safety Zone – 2023 (1989), FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans
Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Disc (release) country: Australia
Year of publication: 2023 (1989)
Publisher (label): MelodicRock Classics
Country of the performer (group): Canada
Tracklist:
1. How Many Times (4:11)
2. One Life (3:43)
3. No Parade (4:34)
4. Remembering (4:27)
5. Love Must Be The Answer (4:13)
6. Safety Zone (04:30)
7. Eyes On The Prize (4:18)
8. French Connection (3:29)
9. Russian Roulette (4:07)
10. In Your Eyes (3:49)
11. Safety Zone (Extended) (05:53)
Later Sons – Rise Up – 2023, FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / AOR
Disc (release) country: EU
Publication year: 2023
Publisher (label): Pride & Joy Music
Country of performer (group): Germany
Tracklist:
1. We Better Run (4:58)
2. Never Surrender (05:02)
3. Lady Rock (3:51)
4. Follow Your Dream (4:30)
5. Last Freedom (4:09)
6. Rise Up (4:19)
7. Family Affair (04:54)
8. Heaven (02:02)
9. Hometown Girl (4:05)
10. Eye Of The Storm (5:55)
11. Good Times, Bad Times (03:59)
Aldo Nova – Twitch [Japan], CDPRT 26440, 1985) – 1985, FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans
Genre: AOR
Disk Country: Japan
Publication year: 1985
Publisher (label): PORTRAIT
Country of the performer (group): Canada
Tracklist:
1. Tonite (Lift Me Up) (04:16)
2. Rumors Of You (04:56)
3. Surrender Your Heart (04:26)
4. If Looks Could Kill (03:49)
5. Heartless (03:19)
6. Long Hot Summer (04:12)
7 Fallen Angel (04:24)
8. Stay (03:49)
9. Lay Your Love On Me (03:59)
10. Twitch (02:29)
Burning Witches – Wacken Open Air Live 2023 [1080p]
Genre: Heavy Metal
Duration: 00:45:27
Release year: 2023
Description: Burning Witches is not only one of the most popular representatives of creative teams in Switzerland. No, the Swiss are one of the most interesting bands in the field of old school heavy metal in recent years, and all over the world! Already with their first single “Burning Witches” the band captivated the audience and received the title of “Demo of the Month” in the German Metal Hammer and Rock Hard charts. Powerful heavy metal, combining elements of strength and speed, as well as traditional elements, inspires excellent songwriting by founding member Romana and singer Laura, as well as energetic vocals often compared to the legendary Rob Halford.
Recorded fr
Streetlight – Ignition 2023 Digi Pack
Genre: Melodic Rock / AOR
Year: 2023
Country: Sweden
1. Hit The Ground
2. Chutes And Ladders
3. Stay
4. Love Riot
5. Closer
6. Caught Up In A Dream
7. Awake
8. Fire Burnin’
9. Overjoyed
10. Words For Mending Hearts
11. Malibu Pier
Billy Hector Band – Collection – 2001-2022 (8 CD) MP3
Genre: Blues Rock/Funk
Country: USA (Orange, NJ)
Year of publication: 2001-2022
• 2001 “Duct Tape Life” (00:45:32)
• 2002 “Undertow” (00:59:32)
• 2009 “Traveler” (00:55:41)
• 2013 “Choice Cuts” (01:15:50)
• 2014 “The Fire Within” [EP] (00:23:37)
• 2015 “Old School Thang” (00:49:33)
• 2018 “Some Day Baby” (00:59:29)
• 2022 “Rock Night In Jersey” (00:36:57)
GNP – Safety Zone 2023 [MelodicRock Classics remaster] w/ bonus, MP3+FLAC
MelodicRock Classics deliver another forgotten classic from Canada; GNP’s 1989 album ‘Safety Zone’, digitally remastered. The band featured former Saga members Jim Gilmour (Keyboards) and Steve Negus (Drums), looking for a more straightforward AOR direction on this, the only album GNP recorded.
Saga are of course one of Canada’s most loved melodic prog-rock groups. GNP was formed together with vocalist
Robert Bevan in 1986, but it wasn’t until 3 years later the album was released. The band was formed out of a displeasure with management after the Saga ‘Behaviour’ album.
GNP was immediately signed to Virgin Records and recorded ”Safety Zone” in 1986. These 10 tracks show the more d
Mississippi Heat – Discography – 1992-2022 (13 CD) MP3
Genre: Modern Electric Chicago Blues
Country: USA (Chicago, IL)
Year of publication: 1992-2022
1992 “Straight From The Heart” (00:57:56)
1994 “Learned The Hard Way” (01:08:50)
1995 “Thunder In My Heart” (01:05:23)
1999 “Handyman” (01:03:05)
2002 “Footprints On The Ceiling” (00:58:39)
2005 “One Eye Open (Live At Rosa’s Lounge, Chicago)” (01:06:29)
2005 “Glad You’re Mine” (00:54:24)
2008 “Hattiesburg Blues” (01:03:01)
2010 “Let’s Live It Up” (01:00:11)
2012 “Delta Bound” (01:01:34)
2014 “Warning Shot” (01:04:07)
PETRA – Unseen Power [2023 Girder/Curb/Word Remaster] , MP3+FLAC
Its fake from garbagebox- not Golder remaster, Girder Music and Word/Curb Records presents an exciting collaboration, for the first time a remastered CD of iconic PETRA album “Unseen Power”. Meticulously remastered by esteemed audio engineer Rob Colwell, the release is accompanied by a limited edition collector card.
The sound quality obtained is awesome: the album’s original 1991 production was excellent, which helped to bring a potent, crisp sonic output to die for, now with defined bass presence and clean vocals / harmonies.
Produced by melodic rock magicians Dino & John Elefante and with the great Neil Kernon mixing, “Unseen Power” sound even more AOR, including midtempo tun
Dreams – Dreams [AOR Heaven Classix remaster] 2013
Country: Germany
Released: 2013
Style: AOR
1 Drive You Crazy
2 The Fear Of Being Alone
3 (Does It Feel) Like You Want It To
4 Do You Feel For Me
5 Livin’ In Another World
6 Feels Like I’m In Love
7 Run
8 Always There For You
9 Coming Down On Me
10 Something I Need
11 Lovin’ You Ain’t Anough
12 Livin’ In Another World
Runner – Runner 1978 Vinyl Remaster , MP3+ WAV
Country: Japan
Released:
Genre: Melodic Rock
Style:
1 Fooling Myself 2:58
2 Run For Your Life
3 Broken Hearted Me
4 Truly From Within 3:21
5 Dynamite 4:22
6 Sooner Than Later
7 Rock ‘N’ Roll Soldiers 3:39
8 Gone Too Long
9 Living Is Loving You 3:01
10 Restless Wind 4:11
Bonus Tracks
11 Living In A Hard World 3:46
12 Woman’s In Love 5:29
13 A Part Of The Game 4:41