Tag: Year-1985
Reviews tagged to the year 1985.
‘Proximity’ was the second local release from central Wisconsin melodic rockers Airkraft.
Here is another album that formed part of my formative AOR years. The quite amazing ‘Brave The Storm’ album courtesy…
So what’s a hard rock band like Y&T doing in a self-confessed AOR addicts music collection? The answer is simple….
In the past, we’ve featured a couple of Pantera’s albums on GDM. But it would be a huge disservice to…
Lodgic appeared out of Los Angeles during the late 70’s. Playing a style of prog which wasn’t that popular at…
The debut Streets album was a good solid effort, and despite the fact it was produced by Neil Kernon, it’s…
Mid 80’s duo going by the handle Rio deliver North American styled FM radio rock, sounding anything but British.
Without doubt, one of Santana’s more unusual albums, but if you’re an AOR guy, then this is definitely worth a…
Sylvie Vartan is a music legend in her home country of France. She’s been in the music business since the…
Backed by a big label, name producers, a proven songwriter in Don Dokken, and a guitar virtuoso in George Lynch,…
‘Soldiers Under Command’ and 1986’s ‘To Hell With The Devil’ are my preferred doses of Stryper. Both are highly recommended…
The bands debut ‘Play Deep’ would finally hit the streets in November 1985, and within a year The Outfield would…
‘Standing On The Edge’ was something of a beacon in the dark as well, returning Cheap Trick to the top…
‘I’ll Get You Rockin’ meanwhile has enough quality to recommend it, just don’t expect results matching The Godz previous work.
Not withstanding the covers, Van Zant is an excellent sounding album, and is full-on in the traditional AOR style.
One album that has a consistent reputation throughout the 80’s is Rick Springfield’s ‘Tao’ from 1985.
After being three years being out of the limelight, Air Supply return with a new album. that introduces AOR elements.
With this album, Raven had to make major concessions with their sound, streamlining it into more of a slick mainstream…
Seduce were an HM band that were formed by a trio of then 19 year olds back in 1980.
Scottish legends Strangeways started off their climb to AOR cult-fandom with this debut release from 1985.
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. 💜