Big Left Turn - Dreamship 2000 (Melodic Rock AOR) USA
AOR melodic hard rock in the vein of NIGHT RANGER with stunning vocals, brilliant songwriting, excellent guitars and big production. One of the best unknown AOR gems waiting to be discovered. It's a shame the band never did another release.(delbert)Big Left Turn - Dreamship 2000 (Melodic Rock AOR) USA
AOR melodic hard rock in the vein of NIGHT RANGER with stunning vocals, brilliant songwriting, excellent guitars and big production. One of the best unknown AOR gems waiting to be discovered. It's a shame the band never did another release.(delbert)Straight Wired - Bohica 1996 (Hard Rock) USA
This CD has been re-released by Kivel Records under the title"Color My World". It has a different track list, and one or two new songs mixed in.
Mr. Big (song structure in general).. "funk" ala Extreme, Ugly Kid Joe, or Sage.
Straight Wired - Bohica 1996 (Hard Rock) USA
This CD has been re-released by Kivel Records under the title"Color My World". It has a different track list, and one or two new songs mixed in.
Mr. Big (song structure in general).. "funk" ala Extreme, Ugly Kid Joe, or Sage.
Straight Up - Faster & Deeper 1991 (Hard Rock/Glam/Sleazy) USA
Aggressive sound! Classic! Glam & SleazyStraight Up - Faster & Deeper 1991 (Hard Rock/Glam/Sleazy) USA
Aggressive sound! Classic! Glam & Sleazy
The Heat - Westend Story 1987 (Melodic Rock) USA
| Talk about obscure! This Kansas based "band of brothers" gave nothing away. There were in fact at least three albums by this band, the other two being; "Extreme Heat" (1985) and "Unrleased" (1982-1985). There is also a cd collection of songs taken from the days of The Heat, and other bands Tim and Anthony appeared with (Anthony & Animals, Blubird), cheerfully entitled, 25 Years Of Tim & Anthony (T & A)- "The Millenium Collection". The music; mix some pomp ala Windfall, along with Survivor like, Melodic Aor, and you will get a feel of The Heat. Yes! excellent stuff that you should walk barefoot, over hot coals, to acquire. In 2007 the band released the untold story series of albums. These contained some of the songs from the cassette only album "Westend Story", unreleased, and the single "Too far, too fast" (co-written with Michael Des Barres) which was used for two movies, Distant Thunder and True Colors. |
The Heat - Westend Story 1987 (Melodic Rock) USA
| Talk about obscure! This Kansas based "band of brothers" gave nothing away. There were in fact at least three albums by this band, the other two being; "Extreme Heat" (1985) and "Unrleased" (1982-1985). There is also a cd collection of songs taken from the days of The Heat, and other bands Tim and Anthony appeared with (Anthony & Animals, Blubird), cheerfully entitled, 25 Years Of Tim & Anthony (T & A)- "The Millenium Collection". The music; mix some pomp ala Windfall, along with Survivor like, Melodic Aor, and you will get a feel of The Heat. Yes! excellent stuff that you should walk barefoot, over hot coals, to acquire. In 2007 the band released the untold story series of albums. These contained some of the songs from the cassette only album "Westend Story", unreleased, and the single "Too far, too fast" (co-written with Michael Des Barres) which was used for two movies, Distant Thunder and True Colors. |
The Bobby Hayden Band - No Stranger To The City 1988 (Melodic Rock) USA
Catchy melodic rock, with some nice keys and good lead guitar provided by Bobby Hayden himself. You will also note that ex Sabu ("Heartbreak")/Meat Loaf bassist Rick Bozzo plays, as does Randy Castillo (R.i.P) of Ozzy Osbourne and Motley Crue. Tommy Amato (Beau Coup) was also a one time member.
The music itself is actually not too far away from the Sabu/Kidd Glove sound, and the vinyl ep is a worthy addition, to any melodic rockers collection.
The Bobby Hayden Band - No Stranger To The City 1988 (Melodic Rock) USA
Catchy melodic rock, with some nice keys and good lead guitar provided by Bobby Hayden himself. You will also note that ex Sabu ("Heartbreak")/Meat Loaf bassist Rick Bozzo plays, as does Randy Castillo (R.i.P) of Ozzy Osbourne and Motley Crue. Tommy Amato (Beau Coup) was also a one time member.
The music itself is actually not too far away from the Sabu/Kidd Glove sound, and the vinyl ep is a worthy addition, to any melodic rockers collection.
Submytion - Finally 1992 & Heart Of Darkness 1993 (Melodic Rock/AOR) USA
Highly recommending, great melodies, melodic choruses!Submytion - Finally 1992 & Heart Of Darkness 1993 (Melodic Rock/AOR) USA
Highly recommending, great melodies, melodic choruses!Richrath - Only The Strong Survive 1992 (AOR) USA
Gary Richrath solo album REO Speedwagon guitar-Yep i mostly agree with Rob. Very Good AOR with nice/catchy Chorus/Solos and similar to REO.. "Today"(Beautifull Song) and "Hearts On Fire" are my faves. among others of course. Btw t/e singer reminds me of Alan Frew "Glass Tiger". (juan carlos)
Richrath - Only The Strong Survive 1992 (AOR) USA
Gary Richrath solo album REO Speedwagon guitar-Yep i mostly agree with Rob. Very Good AOR with nice/catchy Chorus/Solos and similar to REO.. "Today"(Beautifull Song) and "Hearts On Fire" are my faves. among others of course. Btw t/e singer reminds me of Alan Frew "Glass Tiger". (juan carlos)
Kim Mitchell - Aural Fixations 1993 (Hard Rock) Canada
Kim returned to his simple hard-driving rock of the mid-80's with Aural Fixations (E.G. World's Such A Wonder, Dog and A Bone, and Big Smoke). There are also some great ballads (Flames and Dreamer, in particular). There are a few duds on this record (Some Folks, There's A Story, which sounds too much like Extreme's Get the Funk out). but it's still worth a listen. Kim Mitchell - Aural Fixations 1993 (Hard Rock) Canada
Kim returned to his simple hard-driving rock of the mid-80's with Aural Fixations (E.G. World's Such A Wonder, Dog and A Bone, and Big Smoke). There are also some great ballads (Flames and Dreamer, in particular). There are a few duds on this record (Some Folks, There's A Story, which sounds too much like Extreme's Get the Funk out). but it's still worth a listen. Spoiled Rotten - St 1994 (Hard Rock) USA
Rare and beautiful Stuff!!..Collectors of oddities!..Like touch Poison..Spoiled Rotten - St 1994 (Hard Rock) USA
Rare and beautiful Stuff!!..Collectors of oddities!..Like touch Poison..Clouseau - Close Encounters 1991 & In Every Small Town 1993 (Lite AOR/AOR!) Belgium
In Every Small Town 1993
Close Encounters 1991Great AOR.If you like Rubicon from Holland,Paradox from Denmark,Mikael Erlandsson,this is for you.
Clouseau - Close Encounters 1991 & In Every Small Town 1993 (Lite AOR/AOR!) Belgium
In Every Small Town 1993Close Encounters 1991Great AOR.If you like Rubicon from Holland,Paradox from Denmark,Mikael Erlandsson,this is for you.
Stevie Rachelle - Since Sixty Six 2000 & Who The Hell Am I 1998 (Melodic Rock/AOR) USA
Who The Hell Am I 1998
Since Sixty-Six 2000Another solo CD from the ex-Tuff singer (a.k.a. Steven Howard Hanseter), laidback AOR Melodic Rock!
Stevie Rachelle - Since Sixty Six 2000 & Who The Hell Am I 1998 (Melodic Rock/AOR) USA
Who The Hell Am I 1998Since Sixty-Six 2000Another solo CD from the ex-Tuff singer (a.k.a. Steven Howard Hanseter), laidback AOR Melodic Rock!
Kiss - Paul,Peter,Ace & Gene 1978 (Hard Rock) USA "Edition Argentina"
I LOVE THIS BAND,I LOVE THIS VINYL!! EDITION ARGENTINAKiss - Paul,Peter,Ace & Gene 1978 (Hard Rock) USA "Edition Argentina"
I LOVE THIS BAND,I LOVE THIS VINYL!! EDITION ARGENTINAKidd Gloves - Feel the Fire EP 1987 (Hard Rock) USA
A rare hard rock/melodic metal EP from USA with female vocals..The songs are intensive with the powerful vocals of Lisa St. Ann. Kidd Gloves - Feel the Fire EP 1987 (Hard Rock) USA
A rare hard rock/melodic metal EP from USA with female vocals..The songs are intensive with the powerful vocals of Lisa St. Ann. 
