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.

JOHNNY LIMA – Shine On [Japanese Edition +2 bonus]


JOHNNY LIMA surprised everyone with his very good debut album in the second half ’90s, an obscure era for this type of classy Melodic Rock. As requested, here’s Lima second effort 1999’s “Shine On“, in its Japanese Edition including 2 bonus tracks.

HQ | Melodic Rock | AOR
Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

Edge – Michael Sciuto 2025 Pride & Joy Music Classixx + 3 bonus tracks


Pride & Joy Music Classixx Vol. 23 “Edge” by US based multi-instrumentalist MICHAEL SCIUTO originally was released in 1999 on his 7th Floor Records. Drawing from classic AOR influences, the album combines infectious melodies, soaring vocals, and anthemic guitar lines, while embracing a fresh and contemporary sound that pushes the genre forward – always on a focus on keyboard-drive hi-tech AOR!

Melodic Rock | AOR
Posted on August 11, 2025 by admin