Segue Myles Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Oh ok. 1. Toto-Fahrenheit2. Boston-Boston3. Rush-Presto4. Journey-Escape5. Kansas-Leftoverture6. Fleetwood Mac-Tango in the Night (i count it)7. Styx-Paradise Theater8. Toto-Tambu9. Foreigner 410 Asia-Asia Mick I FORGOT FLEETWOOD MAC! 10. Kansas- Leftoverture9. Kansas- The Point Of Know Return8. Toto- Isolation7. Trillion- Trillion6. Toto- Tambu5. Styx- Paradise Theater4. Fleetwood Mac- Rumours3. Toto- Fahrenheit2. Fleetwood Mac- Tusk1. Strangeways- Native Sons Edited February 25, 2015 by Segue Myles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: http://youtu.be/gCMkl25iBEs J.Y. you monster! Edited February 26, 2015 by BowlCity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: http://youtu.be/gCMkl25iBEs J.Y. you monster! I would love to see them, not sure if I would care to see DeYoung (I am a Styx fan in spite of him, much like Toto and Bobby Kimball). He does have a great voice and has written many fine songs, but his really naff theatricality makes me cringe. But his best work with Styx is integral to my enjoyment of the band, but Kilroy onwards I want to burn their discography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: http://youtu.be/gCMkl25iBEs J.Y. you monster! I would love to see them, not sure if I would care to see DeYoung (I am a Styx fan in spite of him, much like Toto and Bobby Kimball). He does have a great voice and has written many fine songs, but his really naff theatricality makes me cringe. But his best work with Styx is integral to my enjoyment of the band, but Kilroy onwards I want to burn their discography. Deyoung is Styx history. He left in 1999 Mick Edited February 26, 2015 by bluefox4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz: http://youtu.be/gCMkl25iBEs J.Y. you monster! I would love to see them, not sure if I would care to see DeYoung (I am a Styx fan in spite of him, much like Toto and Bobby Kimball). He does have a great voice and has written many fine songs, but his really naff theatricality makes me cringe. But his best work with Styx is integral to my enjoyment of the band, but Kilroy onwards I want to burn their discography. Deyoung is Styx history. He left (for the 2nd time) in 1999 Mick I know. But I don't like any of the post Brave New World material, and I only sort of like the odd moment on BNW. My enthusiasm for Styx is dedicated to the first ten albums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 As many of you have surely noticed, I am an absolute addict for AOR. The bigger the hair the happier I am. The cheesiest ballad is a sure fire hit in my collection. But considering many older fans here would have been around when AOR was at its peak, both artistically and commercially, I thought it was about time we had a thread dedicated to progs sexier, yet vacuous, little brother. My current favourite AOR bands (or pomp-rock, cheese rock, etc): TotoJourneyStyxKansasStrangewaysFleetwood Mac (post 1975)TrillionForeigner Let us all get the nerd on. I would love it if music like this could top the charts the world over all over again, I really love this genre. Wow! Great Thread! I'm an AOR WHORE! Hope this thread stays on the front page!!!! BOSTON! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Classic Rock Magazine actually has a AOR Magazine! KICK ASS! Oh baby I have an AOR band! ANGEL!!! PUNKY MEADOWS! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stgaz Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would say Strangeways 'Walk In The Fire' topped 'Native Sons'.Hard to go past Journey for mine - like Rush, they never had a hit down here so the only time I heard them was from my stereo.Work Of Art doing great stuff now.Have also been listening to a great new British band called The Struts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would say Strangeways 'Walk In The Fire' topped 'Native Sons'.Hard to go past Journey for mine - like Rush, they never had a hit down here so the only time I heard them was from my stereo.Work Of Art doing great stuff now.Have also been listening to a great new British band called The Struts. Walk In The Fire is a monster rock album! I plan to purchase that soon, but Native Sons has a certain spark that appeals to me, not really sure what it is but I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 As many of you have surely noticed, I am an absolute addict for AOR. The bigger the hair the happier I am. The cheesiest ballad is a sure fire hit in my collection. But considering many older fans here would have been around when AOR was at its peak, both artistically and commercially, I thought it was about time we had a thread dedicated to progs sexier, yet vacuous, little brother. My current favourite AOR bands (or pomp-rock, cheese rock, etc): TotoJourneyStyxKansasStrangewaysFleetwood Mac (post 1975)TrillionForeigner Let us all get the nerd on. I would love it if music like this could top the charts the world over all over again, I really love this genre. Wow! Great Thread! I'm an AOR WHORE! Hope this thread stays on the front page!!!! BOSTON! AOR is pop rock at its finest! I love it equally with prog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Rio Speedwagon must also be tarred with this brush. I really liked them until they went all "mushy". The success that brought meant they stayed that way . I call it the "Bryan Adams Syndrome" ( shudder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Rio Speedwagon must also be tarred with this brush. I really liked them until they went all "mushy". The success that brought meant they stayed that way . I call it the "Bryan Adams Syndrome" ( shudder). OK...need to check them out, alongside Saga and Angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I know some won't like this but it's true. I'm putting Heart. In the 80's they made some great GREAT AOR. love those wilson sisters. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Saga are not AOR. They are Prog Rock (Lite) no question.Saw them live a few months ago and they blew the roof off the place!!!And at no stage, were cigarette lighters lofted.Reo Speedwagon were a hard rock band in the 7o's who morphed into a "safe" AOR band after huge commercial success in the 80's with the album Hi-Fidelity.The novelty had worn off by the 90's and they slipped into commercial obscurity. Saw them live twice in the 80's, but the damage was already done by then.In desperation, they even released a compilation titled "The ballads" and an album of Christmas songs (Shudder).Last year, actually toured with Chicago.Despite losing their pivotal musical forces, they continue to stagger on. it's all very sad. Edited February 26, 2015 by foghorn-leghorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Saga are not AOR. They are Prog Rock (Lite) no question. Saw them live a few months ago and they blew the roof off the place!!! And at no stage, were cigarette lighters lofted. Reo Speedwagon were a hard rock band in the 7o's who morphed into a "safe" AOR band after huge commercial success in the 80's with the album Hi-Fidelity. The novelty had worn off by the 90's and they slipped into commercial obscurity. Saw them live twice in the 80's, but the damage was already done by then. In desperation, they even released a compilition titled "The ballads" and an album of Christmas songs (Shudder).Last year, actually toured with Chicago. Despite losing their pivotal musical forces, they continue to stagger on. it's all very sad. I was gonna say that about Sags....in what universe is that band AOR? lol Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wildest Dreams sounds AOR to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 qqSaga are not AOR. They are Prog Rock (Lite) no question. Saw them live a few months ago and they blew the roof off the place!!! And at no stage, were cigarette lighters lofted. Reo Speedwagon were a hard rock band in the 7o's who morphed into a "safe" AOR band after huge commercial success in the 80's with the album Hi-Fidelity. The novelty had worn off by the 90's and they slipped into commercial obscurity. Saw them live twice in the 80's, but the damage was already done by then. In desperation, they even released a compilition titled "The ballads" and an album of Christmas songs (Shudder).Last year, actually toured with Chicago. Despite losing their pivotal musical forces, they continue to stagger on. it's all very sad. I was gonna say that about Sags....in what universe is that band AOR? lol Mick WELL I THOUGHT THEY WERE MATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 AOR RULES!!! Too many great bands to mention! Even the newer bands are still flying the AOR flag! Check out H.E.A.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am just loving this genre, I keep discovering so many gems. Musicians who craft this style of rock are genuinely passionate for melody, and riffs. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Classic Rock Magazine actually has a AOR Magazine! KICK ASS! Oh baby I have an AOR band! ANGEL!!! PUNKY MEADOWS!http://www.nndb.com/people/666/000125291/punky-meadows.jpgLook at those pouty lips! Edited February 27, 2015 by Union 5-3992 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Classic Rock Magazine actually has a AOR Magazine! KICK ASS! Oh baby I have an AOR band! ANGEL!!! PUNKY MEADOWS!http://www.nndb.com/people/666/000125291/punky-meadows.jpgLook at those pouty lips! Man or woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Bon Jovi are clawing their way into my affections. Metal my ass, they are just Foreigners louder little brother! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Bon Jovi are clawing their way into my affections. Metal my ass, they are just Foreigners louder little brother! not a huge Fan but they were NEVER EVER Metal. IMO. to many pop sensibilities. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Bon Jovi are clawing their way into my affections. Metal my ass, they are just Foreigners louder little brother! not a huge Fan but they were NEVER EVER Metal. IMO. to many pop sensibilities. Mick Agreed. But growing up they were contstantly labelled as glam rock or metal in the magazines i read, and i hear it a little but i hear a lot more pop. They are so cheesy and this is a fun album! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 And I prefer Styx first four albums to both Equinox and Crystal Ball. I always found the Wooden Nickel albums to suffer from Fly By Night syndrome, where there's no clear musical theme about them, and is just a hodgepodge of some good stuff, and some WTF is this stuff. Equinox was similar, but that was their 2112 where some really awesome stuff started coming out like Suite Madame Blue and Midnight Ride. I must admit, I too struggle with Dennis DeYoung, especially on Cornerstone. But everything about Paradise Theater blows my mind, I am a huge fan of that album! As for Fleetwood Mac, I could almost say the same thing about Queen (I do love one song of theirs though: The Show Must Go On). I am indifferent to Queen, and find them to be a pompous waste of time, and I cannot stand Freddie Mercury (shush everybody, you mock me for loving Springsteen!). Cornerstone for me contends with Kilroy and beyond for "worst Styx album". Babe is very cringe worthy. Paradise Theater was a very solid effort, though most of the good songs were either J.Y's or Shaw's. I can understand the dislike of Queen.I would have bet that disliking Queen was pretty near impossible... Confession. I'm not a big fan. Some of the "greatest hits" stuff I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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