Formed from the ashes of melodic pop-rockers Mannequin whim released an LP in the early ’80s, Canadian act THE WORKS got signed by A&M Records for the release of their debut album 1989’s “From Out Of Nowhere“.
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.
Covered Call – Discography – 2009-2013 – (2 Albums), MP3

Country: Sweden
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Year of publication: 2009-2013
VA – Plotn08 Singles Pack 2024-03-31, MP3

Genre : Hard Rock / AOR
Year : 2024
Country : Various
MOST WANTED SCANDI – AOR SINGLES EVER! Vol. 1 & 2

With the recent post of “Rock Of Norway presents: Melodic Hard Rock and AOR / Rare Singles” featured in exclusive at , many of you asked for more rare / hard to find singles from the genre, mostly released in the ’80s.
The Storm – The Storm 2006 Reissue 2020

Country: US
Released: 2006 / 2020 Interscope
Style: AOR
Mammothor – Tyrannicide (10th Anniversary Edition) (2024)

Country: USA
Genre: Hard Rock
Year : 2024
CHRISTOPHER CROSS – Christopher Cross +1 bonus [Japan SHM-CD mini-LP remastered] , MP3+FLAC

As requested, here’s CHRISTOPHER CROSS debut album “Christopher Cross“, in its wonderful remastered Japanese reissue pressed on high quality SHM-CD, including a bonus track. Produced by guru Michael Omartian and recorded in mid-1979, the album was one of the first digitally recorded.
All For The King – Darkest Before Dawn (2024)

Swedish melodic metallers ALL FOR THE KING are back with their third full length release via Roxx Records entitled ‘Darkest Before The Dawn’. The band has seen critical success early on with their first two releases, and has even been hailed by critics as a “modern day Black Sabbath.” Reviewers across the world have compared Erik Tilling’s guitar work to that of hard rock riff master Tony Iommi, and singer Ricard Hulteke to the legendary Glenn Hughes.
Taylor – Noi Fara 2 (2024)

Year of manufacture: 2024
Genre: Progressive Rock / Melodic Rock
Country: Romania
Roger Waters – In The Flesh (2 CD, Live) [C2K 85235] – 2000, FLAC+MP3

Genre: Blues, Prog Rock, Arena Rock, Rock & Roll
Disc (release) country of origin: US
Year of publication: 2000
Publisher (label): Columbia
Catalog number: C2K 85235 / DIDP 101982
Country of performer (group): UK
