Andy's 80's/AOR thread :p

The Apparition · May 31, 2007

mattt said:
Album Oriented rock/Adult Oriented rock/album oriented radio

I've never thought any of those terms actually described the bands they are used for. Most of those bands weren't exactly album oriented. Most of those bands were reliant on hit singles to sell their albums.

Adult oriented rock doesn't make sense either. Bands like Whitesnake would have appealed more to a younger audience then a middle aged one.

And what the hell is album oriented radio?

Taliwakker · May 31, 2007

When does a band go from AOR to being hair/glam metal?

Aussie_Metalchild · May 31, 2007

Ok 3 points.

1) I know the two Harem Scarem albums were released in the 90's. It says 'AOR/80s rock' so I'm going by the 'AOR' side of it, not the 80s side.

2) Since when does adult = middle aged?

3) AOR band goes to Glam rock? As the title says 'AOR/80's rock' so obviously any 'glam' album listed will fall under the 80s rock title, not AOR.

Aussie_Metalchild · May 31, 2007

Oh and...

4) Whitesnake isnt AOR (probably what you were referring to Taliwakker)

Biscuit · May 31, 2007

Aussie_Metalchild said:
Europe - The Final Countdown (knock it all you want, but its a KILLER release!)

Both Prisoners In Paradise and Wings Of Tomorrow OWN this album HARD. And that is saying somehting because The Final Countdown is indeed a great album. The self titled and Out Of This World rule also.

Goreripper · May 31, 2007

The Apparition said:
And what the hell is album oriented radio?

Radio stations that play album tracks as opposed to singles and hits. It's a big market in America

The Apparition · May 31, 2007

Aussie_Metalchild said:
Ok 3 points.

1) I know the two Harem Scarem albums were released in the 90's. It says 'AOR/80s rock' so I'm going by the 'AOR' side of it, not the 80s side.

2) Since when does adult = middle aged?

3) AOR band goes to Glam rock? As the title says 'AOR/80's rock' so obviously any 'glam' album listed will fall under the 80s rock title, not AOR.

Ok adult doesn't equal middle aged. So AOR is music for anyone over 18. Wow. Great term. I agree with old Suedehead. Its a stupid term.

It's as ridiculous as The New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Nebulous · May 31, 2007

Goreripper said:
Radio stations that play album tracks as opposed to singles and hits. It's a big market in America

I wish there was more of it in Oz.

Aussie_Metalchild · May 31, 2007

The Apparition said:
Ok adult doesn't equal middle aged. So AOR is music for anyone over 18. Wow. Great term. I agree with old Suedehead. Its a stupid term.

It's as ridiculous as The New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Silly term but some damn good music that came from both 'labels'

The Apparition · May 31, 2007

Aussie_Metalchild said:
Silly term but some damn good music that came from both 'labels'

True dat!

Nebulous · May 31, 2007

On the subject of "album oriented radio", are there any stations other than the community based ones which cater for such tastes in Oz?

Aussie_Metalchild · Jun 3, 2007

Aussie_Metalchild · Jun 4, 2007

Nebulous · Jun 5, 2007

Oh I missed that the other day, thanks for the bump haha. I'll check them out asap.

Lord Tim · Jun 5, 2007

OK, here's a couple for you that you mightn't immediately expect:

PSEUDO ECHO
Fooled again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvYuOTtCkPQ
Over Tomorrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twOpkNW6ZgI

GLASS TIGER
I Will Be There: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqiTDJKC-FA

PRETTY MAIDS
Rodeo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX60HvHOl58
Future World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka6OFwp25YI

FIFTH ANGEL
Time Will Tell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hevb08Gflfk

Stormster · Jun 5, 2007

Fucking hell all of these bands n albums - its hard to get into it all when you didnt grow up with it.

Ferret - I love Risk and Virtual xi, but they arent anywhere near the best releases of each band.

I like Foreigner - Cold As Ice lol, does that mean i am worthy of posting in this thread? One album i really fucking dig though is Whitesnake - Slip of the tongue. Havent heard any other whitesnake besides that album, but its so kick ass.

Taliwakker · Jun 5, 2007

Dare-Blood from Stone...Darren Wharton had a great voice

Taliwakker · Jun 5, 2007

Dare-We Don't need a Reason
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipSyUe3zBrs

Dare-Nothing is Stronger than Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtm7EQGNe1g

vinnievincent · Jun 5, 2007

Taliwakker said:
Dare-We Don't need a Reason
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipSyUe3zBrs

Great song....I have a 12' picture disc of that single.

Check this one out....an essential AOR album!

Diving For Pearls - Gimme Your Good Lovin'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC95oQCRtBY

Pseudo Echo - Race is so underrated! Pity that the band hate the album....

Nebulous · Jun 5, 2007

Where does the line get drawn between AOR and hard rock?
I know I asked about AOR in the LORD forum and I read the Wiki page on AOR, but it all still seems too similar. Is it pretty much the lyrics?

Andy's 80's/AOR thread :p

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