Tag: Year-1986

Reviews tagged to the year 1986.

Lion - Power Love

Lion – Power Love 3 (1)

One of my favourite bands during the late 80’s were Lion. However, their debut ‘Power Love’ would be released for…

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Q5 - When The Mirror Cracks

Q5 – When The Mirror Cracks 2 (1)

It’s not quite clear who suggested that Q5 should drop the hard as nails approach and move to a keyboard…

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Omega - A Föld Árnyékos Oldalán

Omega – A Föld Árnyékos Oldalán 0 (0)

Hungarian band Omega were superstars in the old Eastern Bloc, this 1986 album being one of their best.

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Stan Meissner - Windows To Light

Stan Meissner – Windows To Light 4 (1)

I suppose this site wouldn’t be complete without mention of Stan Meissner’s efforts and contribution to the melodic rock scene,…

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Little River Band - No Reins

Little River Band (LRB) – No Reins 5 (1)

Through their long and varied history, the Little River Band have delivered quality melodic rock, their mid 80’s era was…

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Adrenalin - Road Of The Gypsy

Adrenalin – Road Of The Gypsy 0 (0)

When reviewing proceedings years later, it’s easy to put the pieces together for Adrenalin and lay the blame squarely at…

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Eddie Money - Can't Hold Back

Eddie Money – Can’t Hold Bac 0 (0)

1986’s ‘Can’t Hold Back’ was a (sort of) comeback album for the ‘Money-Man’ – Eddie Money, Columbia Records continued to…

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GTR - GTR

GTR – GTR 4 (1)

GTR’s sound is very traditionally English, and has outbursts of pomp that veer into Americana, though only fleetingly, overall, we…

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Lake - So What

Lake – So What 4 (2)

‘So What’ would prove to be the final Lake album during the 80’s, and in contrast to its predecessor ‘Voices’,…

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Charlie - In Pursuit Of Romance

Charlie – In Pursuit Of Romance 3 (1)

This album ‘In Pursuit Of Romance’, released in 1986 was Charlie’s last studio album until 2009’s ‘Kitchens Of Distinction’ turned…

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Jeff Paris - Race To Paradise

Jeff Paris – Race To Paradise 4.5 (2)

Like the album-title, this set lives up to its name, though it might not be as high-profile as Jeff Paris’…

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Survivor - When Seconds Count

Survivor – When Seconds Count 4.5 (2)

Survivor are a by-product of the late great 80’s with a spate of albums during that time, including this one…

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Killer Dwarfs - Stand Tall

Killer Dwarfs – Stand Tall 3 (1)

Thankfully, the Killer Dwarfs sound had matured by 1986, taking them out of those early 80’s days of North American…

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Black N Blue - Nasty Nasty

Black N Blue – Nasty Nasty 2 (1)

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a total fan of Black N Blue, and will admit to…

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Bricklin - Bricklin

Bricklin – Bricklin 3.5 (2)

From Philadelphia and formed around the brother Scott and Brian, the Bricklin team manage to come up with an appealing…

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Fiona - Beyond The Pale

Fiona – Beyond The Pale 0 (0)

Coming to the fore with her 1985 debut, Fiona Flanagan drew some worthwhile applause and some support shows with Canadian…

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Doc Holliday - Danger Zone

Doc Holliday – Danger Zone 0 (0)

Doc Holliday’s AOR days have been numbered since ‘Danger Zone’, but this album gives an insight into some remarkable ability…

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38 Special - Strength In Numbers

38 Special – Strength In Numbers 0 (0)

‘Strength In Numbers’ is quite possibly 38 Special’s purest AOR moment, and featured some heavyweight guest musicians to boot.

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Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet

Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet 3.5 (2)

Without doubt, Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ is one of the esssential albums of the 80’s, whether you are a…

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David Lee Roth - Eat Em And Smile

David Lee Roth – Eat Em And Smile 0 (0)

On this album, David Lee Roth succeeded in proving that he was an integral part of the Van Halen sound…

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