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: 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
Genre : AOR/Hard Rock
Year : 2024
Country : Various
Genre : Melodic Rock / Rock
Year : 2024
Country :
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.
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Disc (release) country of origin: Japan
Year of publication: 2024
Publisher (label): Avalon Marquee Inc.
Country of performer (group): UK
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.
Genre : Hard Melodic Rock
Year : 2024
Country : Sweden
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.
Genre : Hard Rock / AOR
Year : 2024
Country : Variuos
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