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CD: From the Fire - Evil Men Do
From: masmusic	Date: January 24, 2026 at 8:52
Pretty good second release from these guys. When your first release is a masterpiece anything else you release will be compared to that first release! This is very good and very enjoyable to listen to.

CD: From the Fire - Thirty Days and Dirty Nights
From: masmusic	Date: January 24, 2026 at 8:48
Every once in awhile the AOR Gods delivered a masterpiece! This release is that! 100% Ear Candy! Not one bad track! Each track could of easily been released as a single. This has to be in the top ten of all AOR releases ever released! Its that GOOD!

CD: Fiore - The Best of Fiore
From: ROBERT	Date: January 24, 2026 at 8:34
Fantástic

CD: Garrison - The Final Chapter
From: ROBERT	Date: January 24, 2026 at 8:24
Awesome

CD: Sophie Lloyd - Imposter Syndrome
From: eternal-champion	Date: January 24, 2026 at 5:00
Good album musically, vocally not so much, but its collaboration so it must have highs and lows. Cover is funny as Sophie doesnt look like that at all, specially her face

CD: PM - PM
From: ROBERT	Date: January 23, 2026 at 6:11
Súper MASTERPIECE

CD: 2 Sneefs One Dollar - 2 Sneefs One Dollar
From: Andy	Date: January 22, 2026 at 14:26
Full album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCJepVE32kg

CD: John Diva and the Rockets of Love - American Amadeus
From: Ydol eM	Date: January 21, 2026 at 13:11
American Amadeus - probably unintentionally, but what a fitting title! A Central European band drawing inspiration from the American sound of late 80s arena hard rock. Therefore, here are next to each other, e.g. BON JOVI and SCORPIONS, MOTLEY CRUE and DEF LEPPARD... and I could continue forever. So what! I like it. Feelings over cliches. 80/100.

CD: Kix - Midnite Dynamite Re-Lit
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 20, 2026 at 14:15
Correction: he does sing "two hundred degrees" on the original as well.

CD: Shark Island - Law of the Order
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 20, 2026 at 13:02
"somebody s falling" is a very brilliant cover of a surgin s demo.

CD: Steve Thomson - Steve Thomson
From: hair metal again	Date: January 20, 2026 at 9:32
excellent album for STEVE THOMSON in the late 80 s with an all star line up offering big radio friendly songs !very catchy tunes indeed and sometimes with a strong European effect .well not sure this was a real band but more a project ."dont turn me away","forever my love" "you ve got a hold on my heart " are the highlights

CD: Brass Kitten - Across America
From: hair metal again	Date: January 20, 2026 at 3:47
excellent release for BRASS KITTEN unfortunately after they disbanded as it happened with many great acts of the hair metal movement!explosive hard rock music with their sound being somewhere between SOUTHGANG,EVERY MOTHER S NIGHTMARE or WILDSIDE !much rock n roll energy and attitude along with anthemic songs for the young and a fine commercial edge make Across America standing proud next to the big ones!a must have

CD: Token - Tomorrowland
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 19, 2026 at 12:06
i can add that this sumptuous record reminds me clockwise"nostalgia".top class scandi a o r.smart music.

CD: Kix - Midnite Dynamite Re-Lit
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 18, 2026 at 19:28
... at St. Mary's College, close to home. It was while on tour for this album that they made their way to L.A., where they opened not only for Poison (and got to witness Bret Michaels ripping off Steve's stage persona), but also another young Sunset Strip band called Guns n' Roses.

CD: Kix - Midnite Dynamite Re-Lit
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 18, 2026 at 19:25
... they would go on to have a completely different song called "Ball Baby" on Show Business.) If you're wondering if anything was re-recorded for this new version, yes: Jimmy Chalfant didn't play on "Lie Like A Rug" and "Sex" on the original because he had to have shoulder surgery, so Anton Fig was brought into play those songs. Also, he later did with Warrant, Beau Hill got Mike Slamer play the solo on "Scarlet Fever." Both Jimmy and Ronnie were # to play their own parts this time around. But it makes me wonder what else was messed with. For example, on the original version of "Red Hot," Steve sings "one hundred degrees"; here, he sings "two hundred degrees." Another bit of trivia: the band (or at least Steve) were not happy with the label's choice of "Cold Shower" as the first single, as they felt it was not very indicative of the album as a whole. And when it didn't take off, Atlantic didn't want to do another single. So the band self-funded a video the title track, shot at a gig a

CD: Kix - Midnite Dynamite Re-Lit
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 18, 2026 at 19:02
This remix is less successful than the awesome-sounding version of Blow My Fuse from a couple years previously. It's hard to put my finger on why. Instrumentally, this sounds great, very punchy and loud and less awash in 1985 reverb. It must be the vocals; they're now very upfront in the mix and pretty dry-sounding, which exposes a bit of a shouty quality in place of really strbbg melodies, like on the verses of "Red Hot (Black 'n Blue)." This version of "Cold Shower" is particularly disappointing, as it seems to be a hair slower than the original, and there are some cheesy keyboards now much more audible in the breakdown section. Also, "Cry Baby" is just not a very good song, and having heard the various demo collections and live bootlegs floating around, it's hard to believe "Cry Baby" was the best they could do. Some more trivia for you, per "Steve And Rik's Pot-Cast": "Cry Baby" was originally called "Ball Baby," but Atlantic didn't like it, so it had to be rewritten. (Of course, t

CD: Buxx - Knickers Down
From: masmusic	Date: January 18, 2026 at 10:36
Great album by a very talented lineup! Really surprises me that none of the members went on to bigger things. I do wish that a label like Rock Candy would pick this up and give it the royal treatment that it deserves. Retrospect just doesn't do the release justice!

CD: Shine - A Far and Distant Shore
From: Ydol eM	Date: January 17, 2026 at 8:25
This band fits in indie-minded pop rock with AOR traits. ICEHOUSE, CROWDED HOUSE, DEL AMITRI, or SIMPLE MINDS (of the mid-80s) are in the same set (imo). It's a pity they didn't break through. Perhaps they were too polished for indie fans and less flashy for AOR fans. If you don't mind the intersection I'm describing, you might try it. The good potential without an echo. 75/100.

CD: Bugsy Malone - Bugsy Malone
From: masmusic	Date: January 16, 2026 at 13:21
I finally had a chance to give this a good listen! Well! was I pleasantly surprised! This is a masterpiece and I can't believe I have never heard of this band before. Not one bad track! My only disappointment with it, is that its too short! I'm also surprised that none of the band members went on to bigger things. The vocalist is awesome! Thanks again for the heads up!

CD: Ted Nugent - Scream Dream
From: hair metal again	Date: January 16, 2026 at 1:20
excellent release for TED NUGENT once again offering those great hard rock riffs and many great songs like "hard as nails","spit it out" and "scream dream"! a must have as most of his releases

CD: BlackBoard Jungle - I Like It Alot
From: Roxas	Date: January 15, 2026 at 10:30
I always wonder what I might have found if I too went to Chicago

CD: Company Of Strangers - Company of Strangers
From: ROBERT	Date: January 15, 2026 at 7:45
Fantástic

CD: Bulldozer - Bulldozer
From: hair metal again	Date: January 15, 2026 at 0:24
nice little indie for BULLDOZER offering a sweet hard rock sound with a street groove and similar to bands like mid 80 s TSOL or ASPHALT BALLET !the songs are ok but nothing blowminding ,still it flows fine

CD: Def Leppard - Adrenalize
From: Planet Y	Date: January 14, 2026 at 11:58
At the time, I thought Let's get rocked sounded so outdated. Only bought the album two decades after it was released, and was then pleasantly surprised. White Lighting is a killer track! I like the production on this, sounds much fuller than my old Hysteria-cd.

CD: Bugsy Malone - Bugsy Malone
From: masmusic	Date: January 14, 2026 at 7:51
Clayton Avalanche, Going on your recommendation! Could not locate a hard copy but found a download. Thanks for the heads Up!

CD: Stargazer - Stone Cold Creature
From: Swazi	Date: January 13, 2026 at 16:31
This one is listed incorrectly. Wrong Stargazer ….

CD: Bugsy Malone - Bugsy Malone
From: Clayton Avalanche	Date: January 13, 2026 at 14:44
This album is without a doubt the best ever release by Retrospect. Every song is a real killer and the two ballads "this time" and "just a memory" sound heavenly. It's hard to find a better lead-vocalist than Scotty Brown. My rating is a 10/10. I recommend to buy this cd if you find it, it's worth the money.

CD: TNT - Tell No Tales
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 13, 2026 at 12:21
totally agree with doghouse.i can t listen tnt more than 5 minutes cause the voice of the singer is a nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CD: Vice - Veni Vidi Vice
From: Andi	Date: January 13, 2026 at 10:04
Kann man als ausreichend bezeichnen,kommt an das beste Album Second Excess bei weitem nicht heran,hört sich sehr laienhaft an

CD: TNT - Tell No Tales
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 12, 2026 at 13:28
Tony Harnell is the weak point for me. I heard somebody, Ken Tamplin maybe, refer to it as the "little boy voice," and it's not inaccurate. He really does sound like a ten-year-old. If you're into guys who sing very high and clear all the time, with no grit and without going into a full-on Halford scream, then this is for you, but I just don't care for that style of vocals at all. Don Dokken has joked about having a wimpy voice, but he sounds almost macho by comparison.

CD: TNT - Tell No Tales
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 12, 2026 at 13:21
This is a very short album, barely over a half hour and consisting or just eight proper songs, plus three brief instrumentals. But two of those songs are the band's biggest stateside hits, armed with their new, blond, Californian singer Tony Harnell. Those are also two of the best songs here, in the form of "Everyone's A Star" and "10,000 Lovers In One," both of which got plenty of airplay on Headbanger's Ball back in '87/'88, and not much beyond that. Other good tracks are "Listen To Your Heart," "Despaerate Night" and the title track. It sounds very 1987, with reverb for days, and drums and bass that, when you can hear them by themselves briefly during "Sapphire," sound pretty synthetic. Ronni Le Tekro is the Shreddy von Shredsberg here, with nasty riffs aplenty and a lead style that relies heavily on machine-gun palm-muted thirty-second notes.

CD: Urgent - Timing
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 12, 2026 at 12:37
i can add that the singer reminds me sometimes klaus meine.a superb reference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CD: Hardcore Superstar - Abrakadabra
From: Ydol eM	Date: January 11, 2026 at 12:28
HS with this album don't bring anything new, just decent heavy sleaze rock. I’d put them in the same league as their genre and era mates of Buckcherry — reliably solid, never really slipping below a good standard, but not exactly smashing through the ceiling either. The younger cousin of L.A. GUNS and SKID ROW. 80/100.

CD: Bullet - Storm of Blades
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 10, 2026 at 22:50
Can't believe I never commented on this album, because I listened to it a lot when it came out. This is tied with Highway Pirates as my favorite Bullet album, though you can't really go wrong with any of them. They get the balance just right between AC/DC fun and Accept metal. I know their Swedish, but there's a certain German-ness about them, the way they take their metal so seriously. Luckily, Bullet are self-aware enough to avoid most of the pools of bubbling-hot cheese. I just love the sounds on offer here: the familiar, instantly catchy riffs, the pounding rhythms and wailing leads,. Even Hell Hofer's Udo-Muppet vocals just fit the music. (And Hampus Klang - can't find a better Euro-metal guitarist name than that!) Highlights for me are "Riding High," "Tornado," "Hawk Eyes," "This One's For You," "Hammer Down," "It's On," and "Crossfire." So yeah, I do like Bullet best when they're leaning mroe AC/DC than speedy Accept, but again, these guys have rarely put a foot wrong. Love 'em!

CD: Bullet - Dust to Gold
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 10, 2026 at 22:40
I love this band. They sound like a bunch of European bikers with a goofy streak, and their wholehearted commitment to the old school is just so endearing. Even putting their rattly old bus on the cover makes me smile. So if you like the idea of a more metallic AC/DC with Udo-like vocals, there's a whole lot to like on all of their albums. With that said, this one didn't move me as much as the previous album, Storm Of Blades, or Highway Pirates. It seems to lean just a little more toward Accept territory, which is fine, but maybe a little less fun. Still, Bullet never truly disappoints, and quality is relative. I can have a good time with any of their albums blasting. Highlights here include "Ain't Enough," "Fuel The Fire," "One More Round," "Wildfire," and the title track. AC/DC and Accept are the most often cited comparisons, but weirdly, it also makes me think of Britny Fox,'s Boys In Heat album. Similar production: unfussy but absolutely clear - I like that.

CD: Joey C. Jones and the Glory Hounds - Joey C. Jones and the Glory Hounds
From: plastic sheet	Date: January 10, 2026 at 4:30
The last song Castles in the Sky alone is enough to give this album a perfect score.

CD: Quiet Riot - Road Rage
From: Andi	Date: January 9, 2026 at 14:23
Hat mit QR soviel zu tun wie Paul Stanley mit Helloween furchtbarer Sänger,furchtbare Drums,furchtbare Gitarren, hat mit QR nichts zu tun!!!

CD: Otherwise - True Love Never Dies
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 9, 2026 at 11:57
I hated "Soldiers" when it was all over the radio back in 2012. Partly because it was an overly earnest, sophomoric flag-waver aimed at red-state dullards; if I want that, I'll listen to country music. But my main gripe ist it sounds like Three Days Grace, whom I despise. Just the first couple lines sung in this guy's baritone drone are enough to make me laugh. Then you get the whole tuneless "Whoa-oh-whoa-oh" chant, compleete with marching-boots sound effects (in slow motion though—Gunnery Sergeant Hartmann would be screaming at them to move their asses, goddammit!). It's like all the worst parts of Three Days Grace and Five Finger Death Punch all rolled into one awful song. They've gone on to have some other hits (none of which do much to change my opinion), but in most people's minds they're still "that band that does the song about the soldiers. You know? We are sol-diers, we are sol-diers, whoa-oh, whoa-oh. (Stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp.)

CD: Jagged Edge U.K. - Fuel for your Soul
From: hair metal again	Date: January 9, 2026 at 7:54
superb hard rock music for JAGGED EDGE and a classic of the UK scene that i bought when it was out and spinned it a lot as it was one of the few that stood out equally with the US bands at the time!great vocals from Matti and excellent guitars from Myke along with fine songwriting make Fuel To Your Soul a masterpiece!still sounds perfect

CD: Roulette - From Now Until Today
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 8, 2026 at 12:25
track 1 is the best song of this e p ,a super song.track 2 is great.track 3 a very boring ballad without interest,track 4 a decent song not more a little boring,track 5 the bonus track "test of time" is a demo from their debut.the song is good but the sound is very very weak.this song need an hearing aid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CD: Roulette - Go!
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 8, 2026 at 12:19
track one is a decent song but the choruse is very poor.track seven is a filler.the others songs are great in the vein of "now".forget "better late than never" the compilation of their debut and singles.finish the traditional and excellent scandi a o r.now they play a very good melodic hard rock with a minimum of keyboards.the voice of the singer is good, but not the same than their debut.time pass...........i can add that the production is perfect.unfortunately no bonus tracks on the japan import.

CD: Saxon - Into the Labyrinth (Special Edition)
From: hair metal again	Date: January 7, 2026 at 9:21
classic hard heavy metal for SAXON always faithful to their sound and never disapoint the fans!Into The Labyrinth offers many good songs but not real big ones that could get into their setlist through the years!recommended for SAXON fans and def not among their best

CD: Mata Hari - Mata Hari
From: plastic sheet	Date: January 7, 2026 at 7:25
This lead singer ruined the entire album. There are barely any memorable melodies, and he always drags out his notes when singing.

CD: Shylock - Rock Buster
From: Swazi	Date: January 6, 2026 at 16:02
Hmmm.., not too bad, but it needed a second spin for me. I hear some Gotthard vibes here and there, esp. in „Just 4 U“. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I definitely prefer „Pyronized“ and „Welcome to the Illusion“.

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: Dr_Funk	Date: January 6, 2026 at 0:08
Edukiki knows what's up.

CD: Def Leppard - Adrenalize
From: eternal-champion	Date: January 5, 2026 at 16:03
Except "Let's Get Rocked" this is boring as hell and did not stood up to test of time. Too much electronics, bland vocals. Meh.

CD: Joan Jett - Up Your Alley
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 5, 2026 at 14:49
... Trouble). On the whole, this is a fun listen, but one that's pretty much forgotten except for heavy airplay of "I Hate Myself For Loving You" on American classic-rock radio.

CD: Joan Jett - Up Your Alley
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 5, 2026 at 14:45
This was one of the first tapes I owned back in the day, and as such, I listened to it a lot until I had more of a collection. Joan did the same thing Pat Benatar did in '88: she went harder, trying to keep up in a world where hard rock was now a real commercial force. Somehow this feels less contrived than Pat's album with "All Fired Up" on it (can't recall the title offhand) because Joan's always had a harder edge. At the same time, the more overtly poppy songs don't seem as cheesy, even with the involvement of the ubiquitous Desmond Child and Diane Warren (and you can guess by listening which songs they co-wrote), because she's always had that power-pop thing going on too. For the most part, the songwriting is pretty sharp and the production solid, based around some strong riffs, catchy choruses and Joan's trademark "Ow!" "I Still Dream About You" is a pretty blatant copy of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," though (and weirdly, it came to mind the first time I heard "Memory's Garden" by Trou

CD: Ray Roper - I'm A Fighter
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 5, 2026 at 12:25
hello doghouse.i don t understand "brammer".i ve search in my dictionnary but i ve find nothing.american slang?i imagine....i confirm my last comments, this record is excellent.love it.

CD: Ray Roper - I'm A Fighter
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: January 5, 2026 at 5:49
What's a Brammer? Is it like an atomic bomb?

CD: Ray Roper - I'm A Fighter
From: AORboyo	Date: January 5, 2026 at 3:08
Absolute Brammer of an album, yes some of the trax have been done elsewhere, where majority would have heard em...this album needs to be heard by far more folk, undiscovered gem if you love ya AOR.

CD: Donnie Iris - Together Alone
From: jaroslav	Date: January 3, 2026 at 1:48
Criminaly overlooked Joe Grushecky ❤️ on HeavyHarmonies

CD: David Victor - Proof Through the Night
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 2, 2026 at 15:16
not a bad record but absoluty not a the same level than velocity.velocity plays in champions league david victor plays in a second zone.the production is not extraordinary.the sound of the drums could be better.the songs are average.

CD: 1st Avenue - Tears and Triumph
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 2, 2026 at 15:00
totally agree with eternal champion.the first track is extraordinary.after the others songs are decent,easy to listen but not more.you ll not wake up in the night for that.one more time french slang.

CD: Roko - Fantasy
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 2, 2026 at 14:56
this record is a nightmare.the first roko s record is the best.a fantastic album.i ve it in japan import.a raritie but no bonus tracks.not a problem.

CD: Civil Daze - Once in a Blue Moon
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 2, 2026 at 14:53
for being the most complete and the more clear as possible i can add."bombe atomique" is very often used in france for a very beautiful car,a very beautiful motorcycle,a very beatiful house,a very beautiful woman ect ect.for example my gift for chrismas 2025 is a biclycle.it is very beautiful so it s an atomic bomb.the cd s of my collection are some an atomic bombs.simply it s a popular french epression.french slang.i know in what crazy world we are living but aor 1 can give for himself his moods.

CD: Sainted Sinners - Sainted Sinners
From: eternal-champion	Date: January 2, 2026 at 9:03
Fantastic album, Deep Purple worhip.

CD: Sacred Reign - Looking For Love
From: eternal-champion	Date: January 2, 2026 at 8:26
AOR borefest with Casio synthesisers..."Walking Alone In Moonlight" is awful!

CD: Paris Black - Made in Canada
From: hair metal again	Date: January 2, 2026 at 4:30
excellent pop rock release for PARIS BLACK from Canada offering a fine selection of songs with his soft voice and plenty of hooks in every tune !fans of MICHAEL BOLTON,RICK PRICE ,KYLE VINCENT will be pleased!"heaven sent","my heart is still young",if i could dance with you" are great songs indeed

CD: Emerald City - Unleashed
From: Andy	Date: January 1, 2026 at 15:43
https://youtu.be/BB7L2vOuiwo?si=b8pHcaSsrjDnaRG6

CD: Phil Mogg - Moggs Motel
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 1, 2026 at 12:40
i ve foget in my last comment.this record is an atomic bomb!!!!!!!!of course,i joke...................

CD: Civil Daze - Once in a Blue Moon
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 1, 2026 at 12:37
happy new year 2026 from me and my wife,wich is an ATOMIC BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CD: Civil Daze - Once in a Blue Moon
From: 123charpenay	Date: January 1, 2026 at 12:36
"bombe atomique"is a french expression.a very beautiful girl like brigitte bardot in france is an atomic bomb.atomic bomb must be taken at the second degree.aor 1 is totally stupid ,he translate literaly.i m totally free to write what i want ,when i want.nobody and mr aor 1 the first have not to order me what i have to write.there is many american expressions that i don t understand,and i ve never translate them word by word.

CD: Phil Mogg - Moggs Motel
From: masmusic	Date: January 1, 2026 at 8:20
Awesome rock release! My fav tracks Apple Pie and I Thought I Knew You! 9/10

CD: Rio - Borderland
From: ROBERT	Date: December 31, 2025 at 8:15
Fantastic

CD: Roko - Fantasy
From: eternal-champion	Date: December 30, 2025 at 16:50
This LP is worthless trash 10/100

CD: U.F.O. - Obsession
From: hair metal again	Date: December 30, 2025 at 2:03
Excellent release for UFO and def among their best ever and a classic of the 70 s hard rock scene!Schenker offers his best guitar work ,Phil sounds so true and the band is in great form!big variety of songs from anthemic rockers to heartwarming ballads and the solos here and there all over make Obsession a classic!!

CD: 1st Avenue - Tears and Triumph
From: eternal-champion	Date: December 29, 2025 at 17:50
After great "Going for the Gold" this album goes mellow onto pop-rock fields. Weak as a whole.

CD: Kix - Live
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: December 29, 2025 at 12:35
Kix used to record every show, and van/tour bus rides were like a sports team's postgame trip to the film room. This was at Donnie Purnell's insistence, continued long after it would have been constructive, and when the other guys we have been happy riding along drinking beer. Their first live album was a contractual obligation to get off Atlantic, and they had four shows professionally recorded to pick from. Wisely, they chose this one from their Maryland stomping grounds, where the home crowd knows all the words to the talking part of "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" (which Steve grew to hate performing, by the way). I dunno though, something about the sound quality just seems off. This isn't one of those live records that really gives you that sense of overpowering decibels, and whether it was his mic or the PA or whatever, Steve's voice is quite thin. I thought this was great at the time, but the Live In Baltimore DVD sounds much better.

CD: Fortune - Fortune
From: ROBERT	Date: December 28, 2025 at 8:53
Masterpiece

CD: Civil Daze - Once in a Blue Moon
From: AOR1	Date: December 27, 2025 at 11:34
@123charpenay For years nearly all of your comments include the poor phrase "is an atomic bomb". Seems you still haven´t realized in what times we´re living in. Better stop that.

CD: Thomas Vikstrom - If I Could Fly
From: ROBERT	Date: December 27, 2025 at 8:27
MASTERPIECE

CD: Thowsen - Call Me Stranger
From: ROBERT	Date: December 27, 2025 at 8:25
Fantástic Hi tech AOR!

CD: Kix - Show Business
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: December 26, 2025 at 21:05
Co-host Rik is a big-time apologist/contrarian where Show Business is concerned, and Steve cites "Put My Money Where Your Mouth Is" and "She Loves Me Not" as two of his favorite Kix songs, but ... I'm not feeling it, and never did. On the plus side, along with "Baby Time Bomb" and "Book To Hypnotize" (both of which would have sounded at home on Hot Wire), Steve blows a lot of mean harmonica on this record. This trip through, I'm actually finding the funky "I'm Bombed" pretty enjoyable. But this is still my least-played Kix album by a wide margin. I even like Cool Kids better tna this. Kitschy as it was, there was an exuberance to it that Show Business just does not have, though Steve says the circumstances around both albums were challenging, to say the least.

CD: Kix - Show Business
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: December 26, 2025 at 20:52
Not sure how many of you have discovered "Steve and Rik's Pot-Cast," but the Steve in question is Steve Whiteman, his own self, now retired and spending his daze drinking beer, gobbling cannabis edibles, lazin' by the pool and dealing with neuropathy in his feet. Pretty entertaining stuff, as Steve is funny but also a bit of a curmudgeon. I've learned lots of interesting facts and trivia about one of my favorite bands, but to hear him tell it, being in Kix was not exactly the barrel of laughs you might expect from seeing them on stage. Regarding Show Business, not only was Brian Forsythe not involved, Donnie Purnell was largely absent as well, as both his parents had been seriously hurt in a bad car accident. Listening to this album tonight for the first time in years, and I can't say that my opinion has changed much. I still think "9-1-1" and "Fireballs" are extremely dumb and juvenile, and a few others aren't much better.

CD: Tributes - Can't Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company
From: masmusic	Date: December 21, 2025 at 15:50
I Gave this a listen to recently and Boy! I was impressed with 9 of the 10 tracks. Bad Co. done hard rock style! Halestorm nailed Shooting Star! The best version I have ever heard! It's worth picking this release up just for that track, its that good. But the one I disliked was The Pretty Reckless version of All Right Now. It was just plain terrible! The worst version I have ever heard! So bottom line if you love Bad Co. You have to add this to your collection!

CD: Le Mans - Le Mans
From: Clayton Avalanche	Date: December 21, 2025 at 5:33
Everybody who's into US-Melodic-Hardrock should get this album.

CD: Van Halen - 5150
From: hair metal again	Date: December 20, 2025 at 2:50
excellent release for VAN HALEN back in 86 with a new singer ,adding new elements ,changing their production but still being a pioneer act of the hard rock genre and offering to the fans the best genuine music!flawless from start to finish with a big variety of songs 5150 is a classic of the 80 s

CD: Messano - Messano
From: hair metal again	Date: December 18, 2025 at 10:59
very good release for MESSANO offering a fine hard rock sound with some good songs like "hide our love away","you and i","stand and fight" and "four play"!the musicianship is excellent and the production very clear and Bobby seems capable of writing down good music easily

CD: Soledriver - Return Me to Light
From: Black-Rainbow	Date: December 17, 2025 at 11:37
I’m really enjoying this album

CD: FM - Synchronized
From: hair metal again	Date: December 17, 2025 at 4:54
great album once again for FM in their trademark sound and always of the highest quality in songwriting !Steve s vocal work is shining and te music flows nice with songs like "synchronized","superstar","best of times"and "change for the better"!

CD: Mad Anthony - Party Heaven Hell Whatever!
From: Clayton Avalanche	Date: December 16, 2025 at 18:07
This is Eonian's best release so far. If you like Ratt, Mötley Crüe or Sea Hags, you have to check this album. Every single song kills and you won't be disappointed, even if you're a Dokken-Fan. Murder-production, too. I highly recommend this Mad Anthony Album.

CD: Faith Circus - Bum in the Sun
From: masmusic	Date: December 15, 2025 at 8:01
I have never heard of this band before now! and with a name of Faith Circus I did not know what to expect. But I was quite surprised, This is a really good Rock release! Not really hard rock but, but straight ahead make you feel good Rock! Great guitar riffs, vocals and production! And when you check out the players, Ken Mary, Bruce Kulick and Chuck Wright all recently of House Of Lords and a supporting cast of others, You can't go wrong!

CD: Purpendicular - Human Mechanic
From: masmusic	Date: December 14, 2025 at 10:37
No comments on any of their releases? I have never heard of this band before and came across it by accident. After searching Ian Paice of Deep Purple I came across of Purpendicular! The bands music is Hammond Organ influenced, Not heavy or mellow has a good flow some great guitar and excellent vocals and of course great drumming!

CD: H.E.A.T. - Welcome To The Future
From: masmusic	Date: December 12, 2025 at 8:20
I fell in love with this band from the first listen of the first release! Pure AOR masterpiece! I have all the releases in my collection. The band has remained true to their original sound and have not released one bad album! That being said I found Welcome To The Future another great release staying true to sound that got them where they are today. I didn't find this release repetitive I found it refreshing and very enjoyable!

CD: Michael Flexig - Keeper of the Flame
From: masmusic	Date: December 12, 2025 at 7:46
I was giving this a listen to last night for the first time. Getting past the first 4 tracks I thought this was pretty good. Michael Flexig is not the best vocalist out there and sometimes his voice with the high pitch can hurt your ears, but strangely, his voice suites the release. After reading the credits and Zeno Roth is the guitar player why did they just not release a Zeno Best of instead of this being under Michael Flexig name? confusing? If your a Zeno fan then this is for you!

CD: Starmen - The Best of Starmen Volume 1
From: Doug	Date: December 11, 2025 at 16:47
Why I enjoy the mighty HH! I did not know much about this band, but after reading the comment by 'masmusic,'I thought I'd check 'em out. I now have this Best Of.....

CD: The Sweet - Desolation Boulevard
From: Planet Y	Date: December 11, 2025 at 5:56
I think I own the original 1974 UK version of this album. The tracklisting here also inserts songs from the Sweet FA album.

CD: Unchain - Unchain
From: hair metal again	Date: December 8, 2025 at 7:32
very good debut for UNCHAIN offering a fine straight hard rock sound that reminds me somehow of GUN or LITTLE CAESAR !all the songs flow nice and create a certain vibe with "sabrina" and "steal my baby" being the highlights!recommended

CD: Starmen - The Best of Starmen Volume 1
From: masmusic	Date: December 7, 2025 at 10:49
I thought I would start with a listen to the best of CD instead of each single disc. This is really good rock! Awesome vocals, guitar riffs and a very good production. I am surprised that there are no other reviews on this Band. Give it a listen to, I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did!

CD: Vandenberg - Best of Vandenberg
From: hair metal again	Date: December 5, 2025 at 7:09
Excellent collection of songs of the 3 VANDENBERG albums that got out in the early mid 80 s and made quite an impact mostly for the solid hard rock sound and exceptional songwriting!All the songs rock hard and along with great Adrian s cover photo make that vinyl a useful addition to your collection

CD: Ballbreaker - Ballbreaker
From: hair metal again	Date: December 4, 2025 at 7:21
very good debut for BALLBREAKER offering some classic US hard rock music with nice riffs and big choruses that will satisfy all fans !nothing new ,nothing great but everything done pretty good with songs like "inside out ","give me a reason" and "midnight moon" !recommended

CD: Aerosmith and Yungblud - One More Time
From: Doug	Date: December 1, 2025 at 13:32
IMHO, it's good, not great. It's nice hearing some new music from this legendary band, and Yungblud does well to pay homage.

CD: Lynch Mob - Dancing With the Devil
From: Doug	Date: December 1, 2025 at 13:26
I'm a Mob fan, but this is not that great. A few moments here and there, but overall, uninspired.

CD: Rated X - Words
From: euterpe	Date: December 1, 2025 at 0:34
By the way ''J.J GUERTCH'' is another jealous idiot brainless hater,don't trust this axxhole,You have here a fantastic heavy metal album full of joy inside

CD: Rated X - Words
From: euterpe	Date: December 1, 2025 at 0:30
Monster of an album,bigest guitars ever recorded,a taste of metallica 'black''but with more groove inside.the instrumental song is fantastic,a bombastic killer album,go for it closed eyes folks.Enjoy pure juicy metal with a production sound to die for.

CD: Rated X - Fantasy House
From: euterpe	Date: December 1, 2025 at 0:25
by the way ''goodboy'' is a deaf useless hater,don't trust his dirty stinking hate,enjoy great music.

CD: Rated X - Fantasy House
From: euterpe	Date: December 1, 2025 at 0:23
Great album from this swiss fellows,great production,smoking guitars,yes if you like ''pornograffiti''you will love this one.Their next album took another musical way,pounding ultra heavy sound aka the black album of Metallica,give a try to this band you will not regret,huge quality music inside.

CD: Bonfire - Don't Touch the Light
Heavy Harmonies Volunteer
From: whiplash1972	Date: November 30, 2025 at 15:40
ghettonation73, not sure what version of this album you might be looking at, but if you look at the various versions and countries of release here: https://www.discogs.com/master/265595-Bonfire-Dont-Touch-The-Light the majority of them have the 9 tracks listed above.

CD: Bonfire - Don't Touch the Light
From: ghettonation73	Date: November 30, 2025 at 9:31
On this site, why are there nine songs on this album when the original album only listed seven?

CD: Rolling Quartz - Quartz Echo - Kiseki No Hibiki
From: CC	Date: November 29, 2025 at 19:57
Fantastic compilation. Rolling Quartz have released several EPs and singles in South Korea in the last couple of years, but this marks their first release outside their home country. A compilation of all the songs they have released so far (minus instrumentals or covers on YouTube) plus one track recorded exclusively for this release. Every song on this is great. Two versions were released. The blue cover being the standard CD only version, and the black cover being the deluxe edition featuring a DVD with all music videos for the songs except the new track, My turn.

CD: W.A.S.P. - Helldorado
From: darkrage6	Date: November 28, 2025 at 22:42
Yes the lyrics are admittedly dumb as hell at times and yeah kinda vile for vile's sake, but i've got a bit of a juvenile mind so i'm personally not so bothered by it, i'm just glad for a return to form after the rather boring and listless KFD(though to be fair those songs do sound better live, it was mostly the production that let that one down, normally I like Industrial stuff but it just did not mix well with WASP IMO)highlights for me are Cocaine Cowboys, the title track, High on the Flames and Saturday Night Cockfight.

CD: W.A.S.P. - The Sting
From: darkrage6	Date: November 28, 2025 at 22:39
For those wondering why this live CD exists after we had several better previous live recordings, apparently it was a contractual obligation that the band could not get out of of and they're notable not fans of this release as a result. Apparently this show was actually webcast online at the time which i'm sure was an interesting novelty, but I can only imagine how bad the quality was with the already not-great quality of the DVD and CD.

CD: Treat - The Wild Card
From: Eric	Date: November 28, 2025 at 16:51
Yes masmusic, this was a good surprise. Love this band!

CD: Stryper - Reborn
From: Eric	Date: November 28, 2025 at 16:46
15 years later, supposted to be a Michael Sweet solo album. To be considered! Make You Mine and Passion I find great, and overall, a good album. It is esp good, considering it's often rated the least killer by awesome band that is STRYPER. "Salvation Through Redemption Yielding Peace, Encouragement and Righteousness"

CD: Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive!
From: masmusic	Date: November 28, 2025 at 16:09
Just picked up a 2014 remaster of this release. The sound is amazing! This is the best selling live album of all time! With sells north of 17 million copies! A true classic that belongs in everyone's collection!

CD: Stryper - The Greatest Gift of All
From: Eric	Date: November 28, 2025 at 12:53
About half are classics for REAL Christmas, not gifts binges and liquor but to celebrate The Greatest Gift of All, the birth of Jesus Christ, and half are own Stryper compositions. As expected, all songs rock hard and this is a very good Christmas album that Stryper fans have longed for. It's a beautiful album, no fillers whatsoever, and sound is great. Guys are 60+ but still rocking like very few, I am impressed and will have this on regular spin during Christmas. And we will celebrate Christ, not antiChrist, in our family. Stay true folks, and read some, and it will talk to you. If guys like Blackie and Alice can become speechless; so can You. Bibles before 2000 are the true ones, without DEI/one gender nonsense of lucifer. Classic bibles are a lovely read in a time that is scary yet promising. Most is upside down/insane. So enjoy with your families, God Bless. And yes, Stryper did Reason For The Season & Winter Wonderland before, and they are awesome here too! 100 crosses/100.

CD: Stryper - When We Were Kings
From: Eric	Date: November 28, 2025 at 12:44
Just insane that 60 years old Michael can scream this powerful yet, what a TALENT. Also a great lead player, as is Oz, bless Oz from his illness. Perry great addition, he was great in FireHouse, now in Stryper and has a very good backing voice that is powerful to this band and necessary. Robert, this guy needs to introduction. Except for his obsession, since he was a little kid, with Yellow+Black he-he he has always been a very hard-hitting good solid awesome rock drummer, and is said already by some other fan at HH he has always made sure his drums sound killer and everyone knows that a sucky drum sound can kill the momentum of any great rock album, so his perfection of this art is a major asset for this lovely BAND, going for the truth whereas satanic bands can enjoy their afterlife at a warm place where they will need no clothes at all. And that will not be sunbathing and fun. Hell's real, but our Lord will do the judging. And that is SOON, people. Rock on!

CD: KISS - KISS
From: hair metal again	Date: November 27, 2025 at 8:13
excellent debut for KISS back in 74 with the 4 members showing their skill from the start adding things and shaping their sound and attitude!flawless from start to finish with short songs ,no big jams ,just pure hard rock music with much energy and class!"firehouse","strutter" and "deuce" are the standout songs!classic

CD: Vagabond Groove - Vagabond Groove
From: hair metal again	Date: November 26, 2025 at 0:30
very good release for VAGABOND GROOVE in the mid 90 s offering a guitar driven alternative rock sound with fine songs and a nice groove indeed!that was an era that most bands tried to mix sounds and this one stands its own very well !"kickin my head","d nile" and "so far away " are the highlights

CD: Treat - The Wild Card
From: masmusic	Date: November 25, 2025 at 12:59
Another Gem from TREAT! This album is their best release sine Coup de Grace! From the beginning to the end no filler! Every track is well written, lots of harmonies, great guitar riffs and very well produced! This will be at the top of my playlist for quite some time! 10/10

CD: Roadmaster - Hey World
From: Planet Y	Date: November 25, 2025 at 11:42
I bought this album a few weeks ago at a record fair, together with 707's "Megaforce" for just a few euros, what a find! This album reminds me much of Trillion's first record. I like the b-side a little bit better than the a-side. Favorite song: Looking for today!

CD: ZZ Top - Recycler
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: November 25, 2025 at 7:34
... perception that the "little ol' band from Texas" was no longer so little, and was in fact a big ol' corporate machine. Because they are ZZ Top, they still manage to make middle age seem more fun than a classic-rock clock-puncher like Bob Seger. But they'd been on a pretty long hiatus, so it was time to get out there and make some damn money.

CD: ZZ Top - Recycler
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: November 25, 2025 at 7:21
When I was growing up, we had two rock stations. 96 Rock played AOR from the '80's, along with the more popular hair-metal and a fair amount of the sort of thing you'd see on 120 Minutes (which would soon come to be known as "alternative"). The other station, 93.5 The Beach, was already halfway to classic rock, with lots of Eagles and Stones and a block of Zeppelin every night at 10. It was your uncle's radio station. All of this is to say that by 1990, ZZ Top were definitely a Beach band. 96 Rock barely touched Recycler, but it was in heavy rotation on The Beach. My point is, the band that made one of the most successful transitions from the '70's to the '80's now seemed a bit long in the tooth. The cornpone humor and catchphrases of otherwise good songs like "Decision Or Collision" and "Burger Man" (the hardest-rocking track here) now began to seem a bit hokey and forced. The tour was sponsored by Michelob (Chris Robinson had a few words to say about that), which only reinforced the

CD: The Dead Daisies - Live at Stonedead
From: masmusic	Date: November 24, 2025 at 12:12
A welcome release! Very well done, nice flow and a very good production for a live recording. The band is in top form with all the hits.

CD: Autograph - Missing Pieces
From: 123charpenay	Date: November 24, 2025 at 12:06
superb collection of demos.the sound and the production are very good.all songs are very catchy and varied.a real pleasure.the very rare japan import is hightly recommanded cause there is two bonus tracks."reason to rock" and "nothing to loose".these two songs are really excellent ,like the rest.

CD: Stryper - The Greatest Gift of All
From: masmusic	Date: November 24, 2025 at 11:58
Think Ill pass on this one!

CD: Jackal - Rise
From: hair metal again	Date: November 24, 2025 at 1:51
excellent melodic metal for JACKAL in the early 90 s with much energy ,great guitars and remarkable musicianship!their sound is like a more commercial SWORD and it could be better if the choruses were catchier!"hot love ","escape" and "i m lying " are the highlights

CD: Fangslinger - We Are the Night
From: CC	Date: November 23, 2025 at 18:08
British band but with a very American image, going for a wild west vibe mixed with gothic horror. Hard to pin down who they sound like as they certainly have a modernish sound, but certainly mixed with a classic rock vibe. With the names of the three band members and the name of the people playing bass and drums being ambiguous, they are also seemingly going the Ghost route a'la the Nameless ghouls. Debut album coming next year but this EP was certainly a welcome addition to my collection.

CD: Aerosmith and Yungblud - One More Time
From: CC	Date: November 23, 2025 at 18:03
As a long time Aero fan and a recent convertee to Yungblud, I was incredibly happy when they announced this EP. Aerosmith had not released any new music in 13 years, so obviously teaming up with one of the most talked about musicians currently is a no brainer. Yungblud gets the rub of teaming with legends, and Aerosmith is back in the public eye and may attract a few new younger fans who were unaware of them. As for the EP itself, the opening track (the first single) is easily the best track on here, but the three other new tracks are all good in their own right, but they kinda switch back and forwards between sounding like Aerosmith tunes then the next sounds like Yungblud, so may not appeal to everyone. The new version of Back in the saddle isn't as good as the original, but I am of a mind that they have used some of the original tracks as Joey Kramer is listed on the liner notes, and he has not worked with the band for years due to a falling out.

CD: Molly Hatchet - Regrinding The Axes
From: masmusic	Date: November 22, 2025 at 9:43
Well I certainly have a different review than rick kerch vzla! I'm not a big fan of well known bands doing cover songs, although some bands really nail it. That being said Molly Hatchet should stay in their genre. Layla is the worst cover I have ever heard! and the cover of Yesterday for a southern rock band is just bad! However they really nailed Free Bird! The guitar solo blew me away! All the other covers were just mediocre! Not worth spending your money on. 3/10

CD: Drive At Night - Echoes of an Era
From: masmusic	Date: November 22, 2025 at 9:31
I gave this a listen to last night! and this is really good!Thanks for the heads up excessallareas!

CD: Drive At Night - Echoes of an Era
From: masmusic	Date: November 21, 2025 at 9:47
I just found a download of this. Taking your word for it. I'll let you know what I think!

CD: Drive At Night - Echoes of an Era
From: excessallareas	Date: November 21, 2025 at 0:09
Still no comments on this gem? I think - even if it's a project of two people - that Drive At Night is one of the best releases in 2022. A lot of good sounding keyboards and typical Scandinavian filigree guitar play in the style of great bands like Pole Position, Return or Masquerade. As good as our new heroes Nestor! 87/100.

CD: Jizzy Pearl's Love/Hate - Punk Rock Fiesta!
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: November 20, 2025 at 9:53
I forgot to mention that Punk Rock Fiesta has the latest L.A. Guns release beat by a country mile.

CD: Ballard - Standing In The Shadows
From: ROBERT	Date: November 20, 2025 at 7:08
Masterpiece

CD: Jizzy Pearl's Love/Hate - Hell, CA
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: November 19, 2025 at 16:31
I wasn't that excited when this release was announced. Part of it was a knee-jerk reaction to the band name, a la "I lost the lawsuit but here's my inferior record." But man, this is fuckin' great! And I enjoyed Jizzy's solo albums of the 2000's, so it shouldn't have come as a surprise. Hell, CA isn't as quirky as ghlackout In The Red Room or Wasted In America, as the songs are pretty straightforward. But tracks like "Gonna Take You Higher," "Soul Mama," "Last Chance," "Bruised And Battered," and "Wanna Be Somebody" are some of the best from any band of the era in the 21st century.

CD: Jizzy Pearl's Love/Hate - Punk Rock Fiesta!
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: November 19, 2025 at 16:21
I think Hell, California is little better, but this is still very good. Jizzy's voice has roughened up over the years, but he still sounds vital and into the songs, not phoning it in. The disc lives up to its name, and a few tunes in the middle blur together for me, but "You're Gonna Burn," "Eye For An Eye" and "I'll Be Your Shadow?" I clicked "Add To Library" right away (because that's what you do these-here daze).

CD: Daytona - The Best Of
From: ROBERT	Date: November 19, 2025 at 7:06
You Better Take Another Way Super AWRSOME

CD: Mammoth WVH - Mammoth WVH
From: Doug	Date: November 18, 2025 at 17:03
Respectfully, I totally disagree. WVH is super-talented and forging his own way.

CD: Warrior Soul - Drugs, God and the New Republic
From: ghettonation73	Date: November 18, 2025 at 15:39
Best songs on this album; the title track, "Rocket 88" "Jump For Joy, "Hero" (Great ballad and video), "The Wasteland" (Best track on the Album), "Children of the Winter," and if you can find it. the song "24 Hours:"

CD: Warrior Soul - Drugs, God and the New Republic
From: ghettonation73	Date: November 18, 2025 at 15:38
Best songs on this album; the title track, "Rocket 88" "Jump For Joy, "Hero" (Great ballad and video), "The Wasteland" (Best track on the Album), "Children of the Winter,' and if you can find it. the song "24 Hours:"

CD: Fans Of The Dark - Suburbia
From: masmusic	Date: November 18, 2025 at 13:18
When I first saw the posting on this site for Fans of The Dark, The first thing that came to my mind was that they were some kind of a Goth band! I listened to the new release Video and found they were not Goth at all! They were more of a Melodic Hardrock Band. Some of the lyrics refer to zombies and I found them more on the funny side. All releases I love. The vocalist is very good, great guitar riffs and heavy bass lines. The production is also very good. I highly recommend this band!

CD: Stiletto Heels - Skip Jack
From: Andy	Date: November 18, 2025 at 10:57
https://youtu.be/nbUQa8iRdow?si=jIJT2RGko2eZNe5y

CD: Fans Of The Dark - Fans Of The Dark
From: masmusic	Date: November 18, 2025 at 8:12
I would classify this as more of a melodic hard rock band Not bad track on this. Very good production

CD: Waysted - The Good the Bad the Waysted
From: hair metal again	Date: November 18, 2025 at 0:41
very good release for WAYSTED in the mid 80 s offering that s classic UK hard rock sound with a strong production ,fine musicianship and remarkable songwriting!very solid performance indeed with songs like "hang em high","heaven tonight","manuel" and "land that s lost the love".great band

CD: Mammoth WVH - Mammoth WVH
From: edwithmj	Date: November 17, 2025 at 13:56
According to this article: https://www.loudersound.com/news/wolfgang-van-halen-hurt-by-grammy-tribute-to-eddie-van-halen Wolfgang says that his father would've told him 'to pursue his own path instead of following in his father's footsteps: “He'd be like, "What the fuck are you doing? Go do your own shit!"' What a shock it is then that Wolfgang decided to 'pursue his own path' not by being a plumber or something (or literally anything else on the entire planet) but by doing exactly what his father did, albeit in a mediocre, unoriginal way. What are the odds of that happening? The album is boring modern hard rock with nothing standout and is best avoided; at least in that regard, he is 'doing his own shit.' Maybe he should form or join a band or something that would give him some different ideas.

CD: Dare - Blood From Stone
From: JapLance	Date: November 16, 2025 at 12:38
It's finally been added to Spotify, albeit just the basic 10-song version with no extras. Better than nothing. I can't understand how this has been missing for years.

CD: Kerry Livgren - Q.A.R.
From: masmusic	Date: November 16, 2025 at 9:28
Anyone have any input on this release! Is this any good?

CD: Roxy Blue - Roxy Blue
From: SteveSevera	Date: November 16, 2025 at 3:31
A totally hard disagree with everyone trashing this album, it's great, no it's not like "Want some" but what it is is a great rock record, song writing is great, yes it takes a few listens for it to sink in, but I definitely feel had this arrived in the hard rock era it would have been well received. It's better than naff rock like velvet revolver by miles. Some great ballads as well as rock songs and Todd's vocals are raspy at moments but he is a fantastic singer. "How does it feel" is particularly excellent - also features an ex Every Mother's Nightmare member on guitars. Don't be out of by these odd reviews give it a few listens you may well enjoy it

CD: Civil Daze - Once in a Blue Moon
From: Doug	Date: November 14, 2025 at 15:58
I'm with 'ya "123charpenay," great comparison of Dale Krantz (Rossington) on vocals. I totally hear it, too. I had never heard of this band. Now I do, and I like it!

CD: Mean Street - Never Too Late
From: 123charpenay	Date: November 14, 2025 at 15:21
this record is the absolute demonstration ,how a bad singer can ruin a record.this peruvian band is excellent.the sound and the production are perfect.musically it s very very strong.they plays a sensational hard f m.but ......when the singer force his voice.....it s a nightmare ,he don t sing he squeals.his stamp of voice is really strange.

CD: Warlock - Triumph And Agony
From: hair metal again	Date: November 12, 2025 at 0:08
excellent album for WARLOCK with a great production ,excellent musicianship and great songs with Doro s howling vocals being the mane attraction!the sound is heavy but always with a strong commercial edge that really works well!"all we are","kiss of death" and "touch of evil" are great songs indeed!classic release of the 80 s metal scene

CD: Head East - Get Yourself Up
From: Planet Y	Date: November 11, 2025 at 13:38
Reminds me very much of early REO Speedwagon and Styx, while singer John Schlitt sounds like Geddy Lee on the first Rush-albums. Nothing shocking, but pleasant and Trouble is a powerful closing track.

CD: Shooting Star - Silent Scream
From: edwithmj	Date: November 10, 2025 at 16:51
I've had this for a long time but for some reason I never gave this a chance as I've been recently playing this every day for several weeks. There are several excellent Journey-esque songs here like Somewhere In Your Heart, When You're Young and In Her Eyes where the singer sounds almost like Perry. Other highlights are the strange Little By Little whose keyboards really grow on me and of course the hard-rocking Get Ready Boy with its stuttering vocals. Fast becoming essential for me.

CD: Missouri - Missouri
From: edwithmj	Date: November 10, 2025 at 13:46
Absolutely amazing album from start to finish. Think of early Mountain meets Outlaws or Molly Hatchet and you have Missouri. Movin' On is a wonderfully haunting track, I Really Love You is a great rocker with a catchy chorus and my final pick is I Know It's Love but really I can listen to the whole album from start to finish easily. Track no. 9 is actually called Come On Move not 'More' as is listed here. I know this as I have the album!

CD: Head East - U.S. 1
From: Planet Y	Date: November 9, 2025 at 8:17
Lame, uninspired, poorly produced. Avoid, unless you're an avid collector.

CD: Head East - Head East Live!
From: Planet Y	Date: November 9, 2025 at 8:15
Put this album on and was hooked! Head East's studio-output is patchy, but live they were on fire and this album captures it all. Think of mid-seventies Uriah Heep or REO Speedwagon, stylewise, if you like those bands this album is highly recommended.

CD: Fate - Cruisin' for a Bruisin'
From: Planet Y	Date: November 8, 2025 at 4:55
The vocals are a bit on the shrill side, I had to get used to that. But great playing and lots of catchy songs, especially Beneath the coconuts. This album is growing on me.

CD: Zeno - Listen To The Light
From: GeneralGlitch	Date: November 8, 2025 at 0:41
This one is heavier and gives a whole different vibe compared to the earlier albums. The lyrics are nothing special to be fair but it still has kind of a cryptic and mystic feel to them, which I like. The guitar work is outstanding and the vocal melodies are at times really well crafted. Love this album. Eden on Fire is a true anthem.

CD: Zeno - Zenology
From: GeneralGlitch	Date: November 8, 2025 at 0:36
High quality performance throughout but overall the songs don't reach the same level as the debut. Nonetheless a strong album. My favourites are Man on the Run, Out in the Night and the beautiful closing instrumental Crystal Dreams.