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.

COLLECTIVE SOUL – 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits (2023 reissue) , MP3+ FLAC


Multi-Platinum rockers COLLECTIVE SOUL are re-releasing “7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits“, and for the first time on vinyl. Originally out in 2001, the compilation traces the apex of the band’s career – from their 1993 breakthrough, “Shine,” through ’90s staples like “The World I Know,” “December”, “Heavy” and the frenetic riff-driven “Gel”.

OUTSIDE EDGE – Call Me [Japan AOR Moon Collector’s CD]


Completing the OUTSIDE EDGE requests, here’s the unreleased recordings known among fans as “Call Me“.
Formerly known as Blackfoot Sue and Liner, this Birmingham based band switched to the name Outside Edge in 1984 to pursue an AOR direction. This is a collection of tracks recorded some time around 1990-1991.