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.

LJR – When the Sky Began to Fall 2025


Hailing from Washington DC, LJR is a tenacious and passionate pop-rock artist who inspires his audience to live their lives to the fullest. Seamlessly blending ‘80s-style pop beats with alternative rock guitar solos, his music is tremendously anthemic and infectious while conveying remarkable vulnerability,

NIGHT RANGER – Japan Tour ’83 , MP3 Version


Our most beloved bands from the ’70s & ’80s are announcing farewell tours. As example, a few months ago Cheap Trick, Winger and Night Ranger are all planning to say goodbye to Japan in 2025, with final tours for the Far East island country, which has played an important role in each of their careers.

PREVIEW – The Unreleased 2nd [1985-1987?]


A few days we featured the only album from AORsters PREVIEW in its remastered reissue by Rock Candy Records. As mentioned in the booklet by some of the band members, Preview recorded several demos after that first LP, but all remain unreleased.

MARTIN PAGE – The First And Last Freedom (2025), MP3+FLAC


A recognized name among AOR and rock&pop fans of the ’80s, English musician MARTIN PAGE co-wrote some of the greatest songs of that decade, like “We Built This City” for Starship’s 1985 LP Knee Deep in the Hoopla LP together with “These Dreams” on Heart’s 1985 album Heart, and performed on many hits such as 1984 Ghostbusters theme song and collaborated with legend Robbie Robertson on his 1987 self-titled album.