Category: 1983
Their previous two albums (1978’s ‘Nielsen Pearson Band’ and the self-titled 1980 release) were solid, well-crafted affairs. But it’s their…
This is the only contribution to AOR history from the Detroit five-piece The Automatix. And what a great addition it…
1983’s ‘The Net’ was John Farnham’s first appearance for the Little River Band. Though not a complete success, there was…
Formed in 1982, Fastway was originally the union of ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke (Motorhead) and Pete ‘Way’ (UFO), hence the name.
‘Stan Bush’ is a product of its era, when melodic rock was dominated by solo male artists. They specialised in…
Lawrence Davis is your man if you’re into privately released pop. I’m thinking Coast, Games, McElroy Brothers and Spice. Or…
Grand Funk Railroad returned in the 80’s. ‘What’s Funk’ was amazingly the last proper studio album from the band. Given…
In a way, Pablo Cruise move in the same vein as Le Roux did towards the latter part of their…
This is the album that finally put Sharon O’Neill on the map. Especially as an international artist. It was her…
1981 was the year that Atlanta legends Mothers Finest truly joined the heavy rock top tier, ‘Iron Age’ was the…
Despite its worldwide success, The Police deliver an album lacking any sort of power to be of interest to hard…
Most of the Steve Miller Band material for this live set comes from a Pine Knob (Detroit) performance in late…
There are two words that describe the I-Ten album, ‘bloody’ and ‘essential’. Yep, you must own this album, no self…
Storm have toned down their zany antics from four years earlier. Instead they focused on putting together an artistic piece…
With its mainstream success, Huey Lewis And The News delivered what must rank as one of the most successful AOR…
The Michael Stanley Band step up to the plate and deliver a great set of songs here. Regardless of the…
I don’t dislike ‘Fortune 410’. Donnie Iris gives us loads of melodies. But somehow, it doesn’t sound like a good…
Le Mans were one of the original HM guitar bands featured on Mike Varney’s Shrapnel label during the early 80’s.
At this early stage of their career, Airkraft’s sound combined the likes of REO Speedwagon and Adrenalin. That is: earthy…
Adrenalin by 1983 were on the cusp of building into something significant. But they needed to have some tangible product…
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. 💜