Category: 1978
Having released their sub standard debut album in 1976, Canadian AORsters Lynx actually broke up but were persuaded to reform,…
From Fresno, CA, Groundstar played a most compelling brand of pomp rock, take a few hefty doses of Toronto and…
There’s never been a more identifiable or uniquely Aussie band than Rose Tattoo, Their tough image the exact foil for…
This was their third and final album of The Dictators original run, one which brought them plenty of acclaim but…
From Detroit, Tilt’s sound is definitely period 70’s hard rock, where bands such as Fortress, Doc Holliday, and on their…
Embodying the very best of the late 70’s scene, The Boyzz emerged just when outfits like Grand Funk Railroad, The…
U.K were a supergroup of epic proportions, a fusion of progressive and symphonic rock featuring some of the best musicians…
The 1994 sound was a fantastic mix of hard edged rock with Heart and fellow L.A rockers Storm being the…
The Chicago band Hounds are a hard rockin’ equivalent of The Rolling Stones. Mostly it’s quite raucous, the vocals and…
Centaurus were a Los Angeles based quartet playing in a progressive near heavy pomp style, with definite Led Zeppelin and…
This album ‘Still Here’ and the follow up ‘Glider’ are a good representation of Ian Thomas’ AOR work, it is…
It remains an interesting chapter of Aerosmith’s legacy even if long-time fans can’t quite make up their minds about it…
Nantucket were a North Carolina band that combined AOR, radio rock and southern rock in a musical pot pourri, here’s…
The album contained a number of hit songs for Dragon, most notably ‘Are You Old Enough’ and the catchy ‘I’m…
After a busy 1977, Australian music icons Little River Band reconvened the following year with their first platinum selling album…
Streamlined with a new line-up, bigger label and snazzy Roger Dean styled logo, Atlanta’s Starbuck were whistling by the one…
The songs from Canada’s Hott Roxx certainly have a (mostly) 70’s British sound, while some would say pub rock, but…
Angel fans listen up.. this outfit Bluebeard should tickle your fancy big time, if you miss the Frank Dimino warbling…
The self titled Hellfield debut was released in 1978, and for lovers of both Canadian pomp and power pop styles,…
Rainbow was touring in support of this, the band’s third studio record and in many ways I believe this is…
I follow this bloke on YouTube called Dan McClellan who is a religious scholar. He's very good, calm and to…
Based on the legendary album cover I’d been trying to track this down for years. I can see why Eric…
A mixed bag, but ‘One Good Reason’ has to be one of the best songs the band ever produced.
This is a seriousky underrated album. 'Don't Accuse Her' is simply breathtaking.
This album now has a YTM link. 31 tracks in total. 18 extras on top of the original 13. Upon…
Just listened to this via the YTM link. Pretty damn good. Some quirky synth reminded me of Donnie Iris. Will…
This is the pick of the HPB albums for me. Though I do occasionally drag the others out for a…
The original review from Geir might come across as indifferent. But much of this album is really good. 'Escape' and…
Terrific, obscure Hi-Tech AOR in my book.
Great to see this album getting some love. 💜