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.
MelodicRock Classics is proud to deliver a true cult 80s classic by releasing The Muggs’ 1985 gem ‘Rockin’ The Midnight Light’ on CD for the first time on May 31.
Read more: THE MUGGS – Subject Of Assault / Rockin’ The Midnight Light / Touche 2024 , MP3+FLAC, 3 CD+ Bonus Digital CD
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Disc (release) country of origin: Japan
Year of publication: 2024
Publisher (label): Avalon Marquee Inc.
Country of performer (group): UK
Read more: Praying Mantis – Defiance – 2024, FLAC+MP3 Japan Edition +1, CD w/ Scans
OK. This is a site specialized in rock ‘n roll, but we can’t deny there’s many good and interesting music from related genres. There was a time when pop music was colorful, flamboyant and full of character; the ’80s. Actually, our beloved genres such as AOR and Westcoast crossed the thin line between rock and pop in many occasions.
Read more: NIK KERSHAW – Human Racing [Expanded Edition 2-CD remastered]
Genre : Hard Melodic Rock
Year : 2024
Country : Sweden
Read more: Bullock Hearts – It’s An EP + Singles 2024
Not to be confused with the Steve Overland side-band of the same name, this THE LADDER was an American mid-80s studio project put together by keyboard player Joe Parente with his producer brother Lou. Atlantic / ATCO signed them and released their one and only self-titled album in 1986.
Read more: THE LADDER – The Ladder ’86 [Rock Candy remaster] (2024) , MP3+FLAC, REAL?
Genre : Hard Rock / AOR
Year : 2024
Country : Variuos
Read more: VA – Plotn08 Singles Pack 2024-05-16, MP3
Genre: AOR / Hard Rock
Disc (release) country of origin: Austria
Year of publication: 1981
Publisher (label): Cleveland International / Epic Records
Country of performer (group): USA
Read more: Jim Steinman – Bad For Good – 1981, FLAC+MP3, Scans
Country: US
Released: 2010
Style: Arena Rock, Pop Rock
Read more: Bon Jovi – Greatest Hits – The Ultimate Collection 2010 Memory Stick USB Edition MP3 + Video, Very Rare
A few days ago, the Norwegian singer/songwriter Ole Børud released the EP “Revisted Sessions”, which can be found via plotn08, among others.
Read more: Ole Børud – Revisted Sessions 2024 EP
Genre: Heavy/Power Metal
Country of origin of the disc (release): Italy
Year of publication: 2022
Publisher (label): Frontiers Records
Country of performer (group): Sweden
Read more: New Horizon – Gate Of The Gods – 2022, FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans