Category: 1999
Re-released in 1999 by AOR Heaven, ‘Edge’ has its origins in 1989 when Michael Sciuto was living in L.A. Nearest…
We’ve reviewed a few of Steve Newman’s albums over the years, but it looks like we’ve forgotten to review 1999’s…
This is another must have release from the mighty Spock’s Beard, I can’t see it winning the band any new…
Queensryche don’t miss by much with this album and it’s a far more coherent and wholesome sound than the post…
It’s a slightly laid back selection of tunes from the Atlanta Rhythm Section with excellent production making for a nice…
AOR struggled through the late 90’s timeframe, and it wasn’t a good look, I don’t think Stranded were ever going…
This is a Japan-only compilation CD from New York AORsters Fandango, featuring Joe Lynn Turner.
If Rick Springfield had chosen to make this authentic 80’s AOR in sound, this would have been an exceptional album.
Quiet Riot are a rare beast in that their current material is equal to, if not better, than their 80’s…
Gone is the IQ -ish sound of the previous two Ines albums in favour of ‘Street Fighting Years’ era Simple…
Intra released an EP in 1984 and recorded a brace of material before and after, most of which appears on…
Popular but shortlived during the 1999-2002 era, British band Toploader and their debut ‘Onka’s Big Moka’ was the touchstone of…
Muse on their debut traverses ‘new prog’ a la Radiohead with Queen influenced pomposity tinged with attempts at pop.
Released as ‘Beyond The Beyond’ in 1992, Fantasy’s first edition with inferior artwork sound sold out quickly, it was reissued…
For those who like that earthy 70’s heavy groove rock, then the Sun City Kings will help satisfy your aural…
Drew Barrett is playing an electric acoustic hybrid sound, and though pleasant it just lacks for something.
Here are Canadian band Emerald Rain operating in the same territory as Harem Scarem.
Chapter 23, are a melodic hard rock band based out of Ottawa Canada, who play very much in a progressive…
A walk back in time along Legs Diamond Boulevard will reveal a few hidden treasures, one of these is the…
VU is the brainchild of Bart Hafeman, he has assembled a bunch of studio musicians and friends to play on…
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. 💜