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.

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

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.

Fantacy Hill – First Step (LP Rip)


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.