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.
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.
Artist: Frontline Year: 2006 Genre: Hard Rock Format: APE (image+.cue, log, scans) | MP3 CBR 320 Size: 384 Mb | 123 Mb
As part of the MelodicRock Classics series here we have in exclusive the first ever CD release for New York City female rocker MARTEE LeBOW two popular ’80s records ‘Crimes of The Heart’ and ‘Love’s A Liar’. And to sweeten the deal, the 2-CD set includes Martee’s out of print 1993 three track EP plus 11 previously unreleased bonus songs.
GOTHAM ‘Pictures’ will be released worldwide by MelodicRock Classics on May 30. MelodicRock Classics jumps back to 1989 and teams up with classic melodic pomp rock outfit GOTHAM to release their very obscure, but very special, cassette only released one-off album ‘Home Sweet Home’.
‘Keep The Dream Alive’ is a compilation of unreleased material from Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist DOUG VARTY. Doug has fronted the Doug Varty Band; recorded with legendary producers Jack Richardson (The Guess Who), Terry Brown (Rush, Blue Rodeo), and David Tyson (Hall and Oates). He won a major recording deal as “Canada’s Best New Original Act” in Labatt’s Band Warz, a Canada wide Battle of the Bands with 2000 entrants.
Trillion III Featuring Thom Griffin ‘Ray Of Light’ will be released via MelodicRock Classics May 30.
MelodicRock Classics is honoured to partner with classic pomp-rockers Trillion for a physical release of their acclaimed 2011 EP ‘Trillion III’.
As requested, here’s Coney Hatch frontman CARL DIXON solo debut album, 1993’s “One“, in its AOR Heaven Records remastered reissue, includng 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks. With detailed liner notes by legendary journalist Dave Reynolds, full lyrics and rare photos, this re-release has bee remastered by expert Chris Lyne. Additionally, despite isn’t mentioned, the album has been slightly re-mixed, as compared with the original edition there’s subtle differences on many tracks.
Artist: Dakota Year: 1996 Genre: Westcoast, AOR, Soft Rock Format: FLAC (image+.cue, log, scans) | MP3 CBR 320 Size: 324 Mb | 127 Mb
Glam ’till The End is Broken Arrow demo EP recorded in 2009. This is the remaster of that EP. The title song is one of the band’s most iconic tracks as it represents the foundation on which Broken Arrow built their style. The track is accompanied by a darker Our Last and a Slovenian Sanjam Jo (Dreaming of Her).
