Category: 1999

Michael Sciuto - Edge

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Re-released in 1999 by AOR Heaven, ‘Edge’ has its origins in 1989 when Michael Sciuto was living in L.A. Nearest…

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Newman - One Step Closer

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We’ve reviewed a few of Steve Newman’s albums over the years, but it looks like we’ve forgotten to review 1999’s…

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Spock's Beard - Day For Night

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This is another must have release from the mighty Spock’s Beard, I can’t see it winning the band any new…

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Queensryche - Q2K

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Queensryche don’t miss by much with this album and it’s a far more coherent and wholesome sound than the post…

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Atlanta Rhythm Section - Eufaula

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It’s a slightly laid back selection of tunes from the Atlanta Rhythm Section with excellent production making for a nice…

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Stranded - Long Way To Heaven

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AOR struggled through the late 90’s timeframe, and it wasn’t a good look, I don’t think Stranded were ever going…

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Fandango - The Best Of Fandango

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This is a Japan-only compilation CD from New York AORsters Fandango, featuring Joe Lynn Turner.

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Rick Springfield - Karma

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If Rick Springfield had chosen to make this authentic 80’s AOR in sound, this would have been an exceptional album.

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Quiet Riot - Alive And Well

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Quiet Riot are a rare beast in that their current material is equal to, if not better, than their 80’s…

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Ines - The Flow

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Gone is the IQ -ish sound of the previous two Ines albums in favour of ‘Street Fighting Years’ era Simple…

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Intra - Intra

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Intra released an EP in 1984 and recorded a brace of material before and after, most of which appears on…

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Toploader - Onka's Big Moka

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Popular but shortlived during the 1999-2002 era, British band Toploader and their debut ‘Onka’s Big Moka’ was the touchstone of…

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Muse - Showbiz

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Muse on their debut traverses ‘new prog’ a la Radiohead with Queen influenced pomposity tinged with attempts at pop.

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Fantasy - Beyond The Beyond Plus

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Released as ‘Beyond The Beyond’ in 1992, Fantasy’s first edition with inferior artwork sound sold out quickly, it was reissued…

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Sun City Kings - Enjoy The Ride

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For those who like that earthy 70’s heavy groove rock, then the Sun City Kings will help satisfy your aural…

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Drew Barrett - The Strolling Minstrel

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Drew Barrett is playing an electric acoustic hybrid sound, and though pleasant it just lacks for something.

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Emerald Rain - Age Of Innocence

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Here are Canadian band Emerald Rain operating in the same territory as Harem Scarem.

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Chapter 23 - Flying In The Face Of Conventional Wisdom

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Chapter 23, are a melodic hard rock band based out of Ottawa Canada, who play very much in a progressive…

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Legs Diamond - Uncut Diamond

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A walk back in time along Legs Diamond Boulevard will reveal a few hidden treasures, one of these is the…

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VU - Just As I Am

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VU is the brainchild of Bart Hafeman, he has assembled a bunch of studio musicians and friends to play on…

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