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.

Mariah – Mystic Lady 2024


Mariah is a AOR/hard rock/glam metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, that was formed in 1989. Three members Dennis Lind, Tim Compton and Curt Bearden formed this band after Pretty Boy (9) split up in 1988.

Michael Riesenbeck – Shouting Silence 2004, MP3+FLAC

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After the recent post of the China Blue CD, some of you asked for one of that album co-writers; MICHAEL RIESENBECK. This talented multi-instrumentalist worked with renowned musicians / bands both helping with songwriting and session work. But he has a solo album too: “Shouting Silence“, released by Perris Records.