Tag: Year-1986
Reviews tagged to the year 1986.
One of my favourite bands during the late 80’s were Lion. However, their debut ‘Power Love’ would be released for…
It’s not quite clear who suggested that Q5 should drop the hard as nails approach and move to a keyboard…
Hungarian band Omega were superstars in the old Eastern Bloc, this 1986 album being one of their best.
I suppose this site wouldn’t be complete without mention of Stan Meissner’s efforts and contribution to the melodic rock scene,…
Through their long and varied history, the Little River Band have delivered quality melodic rock, their mid 80’s era was…
When reviewing proceedings years later, it’s easy to put the pieces together for Adrenalin and lay the blame squarely at…
1986’s ‘Can’t Hold Back’ was a (sort of) comeback album for the ‘Money-Man’ – Eddie Money, Columbia Records continued to…
GTR’s sound is very traditionally English, and has outbursts of pomp that veer into Americana, though only fleetingly, overall, we…
‘So What’ would prove to be the final Lake album during the 80’s, and in contrast to its predecessor ‘Voices’,…
This album ‘In Pursuit Of Romance’, released in 1986 was Charlie’s last studio album until 2009’s ‘Kitchens Of Distinction’ turned…
Like the album-title, this set lives up to its name, though it might not be as high-profile as Jeff Paris’…
Survivor are a by-product of the late great 80’s with a spate of albums during that time, including this one…
Thankfully, the Killer Dwarfs sound had matured by 1986, taking them out of those early 80’s days of North American…
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a total fan of Black N Blue, and will admit to…
From Philadelphia and formed around the brother Scott and Brian, the Bricklin team manage to come up with an appealing…
Coming to the fore with her 1985 debut, Fiona Flanagan drew some worthwhile applause and some support shows with Canadian…
Doc Holliday’s AOR days have been numbered since ‘Danger Zone’, but this album gives an insight into some remarkable ability…
‘Strength In Numbers’ is quite possibly 38 Special’s purest AOR moment, and featured some heavyweight guest musicians to boot.
Without doubt, Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ is one of the esssential albums of the 80’s, whether you are a…
On this album, David Lee Roth succeeded in proving that he was an integral part of the Van Halen sound…
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. 💜