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.

Giant – Promise Land 2010 [enhanced CD full] , MP3+APE

Giant - Promise Land

“Promise Land“, the comeback album by GIANT via Frontiers Records appeared some time ago, is must have in your Melodic Rock collection. This was requested by one of you, because there were some problems with the original release. Initial CD copies presented manufacturing defects, so if you already have “Promise Land”, better check if isn’t one of the defectuous…

FM – Vintage & Rare Volume II (The Demo Collection) [2-CD] (2023), MP3+FLAC

Fronted by talented Steve Overland, FM has been a staple in the British melodic rock / AOR scene since their formation in 1984. With their debut album, Indiscreet, they solidified themselves as one of the leading bands in the genre. Via Naughty Records (their own label) the band has released their own Vintage & Rare CD series that contains indeed rare and unreleased FM music.