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.
Here’s in exclusive the new 2025 FIREHOUSE song “Mighty Fine Lady“, the first new music from the band in more than two decades, and the first with new vocalist Nate Peck after replacing the late CJ Snare.
Year of manufacture: 2025
Genre: Synthwave / Retrowave / AOR
Country: Poland
Genre : Melodic Rock
Year : 2025
Country: Argentina
As part of the Universal Music Japan SHM-CD low-priced reissue series, here’s one you can’t miss in your collection; NELSON 1990’s “After The Rain“, a remastered version and including the original 2 bonus tracks for Japan only. A commercial success on Billboard spending 64 weeks on the charts containing the #1 hit ‘(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection’, the album was certified double platinum.
Some time ago we featured the rare, private release “State Of Grace“, by American Melodic Hard Rockers SINNOCENCE. Formed in 1989 in Union County, and playing throughout the New York and New Jersey club scene, SINNOCENCE garnered a reputation as one of the hottest bands from the East.
Genre : Melodic Rock / Pop Rock / Prog
Year : 2025
Country : US
Genre: AOR, Melodic Rock
Year of publication: 2020
Publisher (label): Renaissance Records
Country of artist (band): USA (Detroit, MI)
As requested, here’s another strong album from highly gifted songwriter / musician JEFF PARIS, his fourth, 1997’s “Smack”, in its limited edition 2-CD including as extra disc the EP “Life Of My Broken Heart”.
Genre : Hard Rock / AOR
Year : 2025
Country : Various
Canadian melodic hard rockers HAREM SCAREM released a new LP – their first in 5 years – last April, and without a doubt, it could be ‘the album of the year’. Their new record is an absolute belter for all Melodic Hard Rock fans and shows clearly why, when a discussion arises on who are the current heavyweights of the scene, the list of names being bantered about cannot avoid a mention of Harem Scarem.