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CD: Joe Satriani - Time Machine
From: hair metal again	Date: July 18, 2025 at 3:30
Very good album for SATRIANI once again having a little bit for every taste plus a great live cd full of great sounds and a stunning performance!

CD: Dangerous Toys - Hellacious Acres
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: July 17, 2025 at 8:27
Nothing here is as brainless as "Sport'n A Woody," but there are still some pretty juvenile moments. "Gimme No Lip" was the first single, and a musical cousin to "Woody," but it's all about girls who talk too much. "Sticks And Stones" is undeniable fun, but its message of young rawkers standing up against censorship is pretty dated and passé. The aforementioned "Line 'Em Up" was the second single, an ill-advised attempt at funk-metal that only garnered light Headbanger's Ball airplay in the fall of '91. The album itself didn't fare that well in general either. And I've already mentioned the stinky cover. But "Angel N U" slams, with its nasty attitude and long, dueling-solo section. (P.S., the joke in my first post today should have read "rapid ear movement.")

CD: Dangerous Toys - Hellacious Acres
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: July 17, 2025 at 8:15
For some reason, I had "Line 'Em Up" running through my subconscious for what seemed like half the night while I was asleep, despite not having heard the song in a long time. Rapear movement? Did I eat something funny? I dunno. So I'm revisiting Hellacious Acres again this morning. I already commented on Jason McMaster's dissatisfaction with the final product, but I have to think Roy Thomas Baker was probably equally unimpressed with the band. Look, I love D-Toys, but you gotta figure they would represent a big step down for someone like RTB, even if he may have been something of a has-been by 1991. Queen, they were most definitely not, despite their assertions at the time that this was a more "mature" album. The only nod toward maturity is "Best Of Friends," a rueful ballad of the early stirrings of mortality—somebody your own age died!

CD: Steve Vai - Flexable
From: hair metal again	Date: July 16, 2025 at 0:48
very good debut for STEVE VAI bringing to life his unique way of thinking and writing down music ! big variety of sounds make Flex able quite diverse as it states exactly and it needs 2 or 3 spins to get into it!brilliant

CD: W.A.S.P. - Helldorado
From: hair metal again	Date: July 14, 2025 at 8:51
well said in the above comments as Blackie tried a return to the roots after the disasterous previous one and somehow he did but this time sounds to repeat himself and the lyrics sometimes are pretty lame!"damnation angels " and "helldorado" are the highlights from a release that sounds very familiar to the WASP nation

CD: Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
From: hair metal again	Date: July 13, 2025 at 1:46
excellent release for ALICE COOPER with his unique creativity and songwriting ability offers thrilling rock music .many classics here as well such as "billion dollar babies","no more mr nice guy" and ' i love the dead"!a must have for sure

CD: Shooting Star - It's Not Over
From: hair metal again	Date: July 12, 2025 at 15:15
excellent release for SHOOTING STAR ,as always offering a classy sound with many fine melodic lines and good songs!"its not over" ,"believe in me" and "get excited" are the highlights but the rest is also flowing nice

CD: Alice Cooper - Dirty Diamonds
From: hair metal again	Date: July 6, 2025 at 3:49
excellent release for ALICE COOPER once again writing down big songs with catchy choruses ,unique clever lyrics and a fine sweet hard rock feel ! all the band members are on the same line and the result is that classic Alice sound !flawless from start to finish with all the songs stand out make Dirty Diamonds shining in his long catalogue

CD: 1st Avenue - Tears and Triumph
From: Rockey	Date: July 5, 2025 at 10:18
A great debut too bad they disbanded.

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: edukiki	Date: July 3, 2025 at 14:39
El mejor album de AOR y rock melodico con diferencia del año 2025, me da igual quien cante , quien toque la guitarra, valoro la musica, y si son otros musicos, pero huele a GIANT totalmente en su conjunto,

CD: Hollow Haze - Between Wild Landscapes and Deep Blue Seas
From: Ydol eM	Date: July 3, 2025 at 12:08
Despite having only one album here on HH, Hollow Haze aren't newcomers. They've been acting in the power&progressive metal scene for more than 20 years. Their last album has brought a new singer (a perfect choice!), a new record company and a new musical approach, which has reflected in more modern, more symphonic, more melodic, and more enhanced hard'n'heavy than ever before. As if KAMELOT with POVERTY'S NO CRIME played under the creative guidance of Alessandro Del Vecchio (IMO)... This music won't beg for your attention. It will grab you right away. Straight shot to the lizard brain. 80/100.

CD: Millenium - Jericho
From: CC	Date: July 2, 2025 at 12:25
Quite funny reading these comments, as I don't agree with most of them. I bought the first Millenium album back when it came out and that was most certainly AOR so no, they have not always been a bit heavy. I actually really liked that album but for some reason never picked up the follow ups. I saw this one cheap the other day so took a punt on it. Now while yes it is a different beast to the debut, it is certainly not Brutal Metal worthy, and defo belongs on this site. For me as someone who is a fan of heavier rock, I have to say this was disapointing. The debut was so much better. Nothing wrong with this one, but just nothing special

CD: Paul Laine - Stick It In Your Ear
From: James IV	Date: July 2, 2025 at 12:21
It has all been said above! Every song is just a dream. Just Rock perfection. One of my all time favourites - 100/100.

CD: Vanilla Ninja - Love Is War
From: jaroslav	Date: June 30, 2025 at 12:59
Awful music

CD: Joe Satriani - The Extremist
From: hair metal again	Date: June 30, 2025 at 3:27
very good release for JOE SATRIANI back in 92 with a great sound and many brilliant ideas!all his releases are flowing nice and rarely you lose interest!"cryin","summer song" and " the extremist" are the standout songs

CD: Starship - No Protection
From: Macca	Date: June 29, 2025 at 9:07
Ignore the naysayers.........great pop rock hi tech melodic AOR..... glossy super production..crystal clear..Peter Wolf Keith Olsen, and Narrada Michael Waldren all involved....it gets no better. This was the era for the very best of Keys and gtr driven AOR.. Great melodies.....and great vocals from Thomas.....it gor even better after this with "Love Among the cannibals" where they jettisoned Grace Slick..and went harder edged, with Mutt Lange involved......

CD: Animalyze - Powerhouse
From: DazBuFF	Date: June 27, 2025 at 9:38
These guys sound like def lep clones to me, but I really like their sound! If you get the Japanese version you get 2 extra songs. One more studio track and a live version of a former song on this cd.

CD: Bryan Adams - Tracks Of My Years
From: CC	Date: June 27, 2025 at 9:38
Just for the record, the covers on this are from the 60s with a handful being from the 50s. Pretty decent selection that avoids most of the obvious songs everyone seems to cover.

CD: Caught in Action - Devil's Tango
From: Macca	Date: June 27, 2025 at 8:13
PRETTY DARN GOOD...Reminds me of Canadas Haywire...which is no bad thing..............singer is very much the same too. they just had a brand new one out too.............

CD: Kix - Rock Your Face Off
From: CC	Date: June 26, 2025 at 13:08
I will be honest here and say Kix were never one of my faves. I liked their stuff, and was a particular fan of the album Hot wire (mostly because it was my introduction to the band), but they were never an essential band. I had over the years picked up all their studio albums but this one passed me by. I either did not realise it was ever released or just forgot about it. Anyway, I recently saw something about it recently and thought now was a good a time as any to buy it. When you consider it had been 19 years since their last album, they just seem to have picked up where they left off. No "modern" elements, just old school Kix. Nothing on here is mind blowing, but it is just good old fashioned hard rock, exactlty what you would hope from this band.

CD: Skew Siskin - Skew Siskin
From: hair metal again	Date: June 26, 2025 at 11:44
fantastic debut for SKEW SISKIN back in 92 with a great production ,massive hard rock sound and great female vocals along with fine songwriting!the band is very solid and the songs very well peformed !"in another world","when the sun goes down" are unique songs but the rest is also remarkable!flawless from start to finish and a classic of the 90 s hard rock scene

CD: Harem Scarem - The Early Years
From: 123charpenay	Date: June 26, 2025 at 9:57
out of love is a super song.for the rest, nothing extraordinary.this record is reserved to the die hard fans of harem scarem.

CD: Treat - Coup de Grace
From: titothetitan	Date: June 25, 2025 at 9:50
A triumphant comeback from one of the best AOR bands out there. But the album isn’t perfect — there’s an excessive number of tracks (plus the Japanese bonus track) and a few fillers. I find Tangled Up to be a pretty bad song.

CD: Barely Legal - Dirtier Than You
From: MrMetal	Date: June 24, 2025 at 13:03
then released her first eponymous Solo album in 1997 which included PAUL STANLEY, industry heavyweights Kenny Aronoff and Ricky Phillips, as well as recording a duet with EDDIE MONEY This resulted in Lou taking over lead vocals with BARELY LEGAL and the remaining lineup featuring Roman (d), Arnold Umali (g), and Trevor Andres (b)(Solo, AWOL, STRANGE BREW, MIKE LUNO BAND +). They would tour across Canada and eventually settle in Vancouver, British Columbia in order to begin working on a studio release (many sources incorrectly list the act as originating from Vancouver when it was actually from Winnipeg). This would result in privately releasing their “Dirtier Than You (EP)” 500 copies were pressed, while becoming impossible to find nowadays (fetching over $500 in some cases). They toured somewhat to support their lone release in 1996 with new guitarist Randy Gable (THE DARBY MILLS PROJECT, BOONDOCK +) but would disband shortly afterwards.

CD: Barely Legal - Dirtier Than You
From: MrMetal	Date: June 24, 2025 at 13:02
The group was formed in the late 80’s by Lou Greenberg. At that time there was a female singer involved named Lenita Ericson from Michigan, who eventually went on to Solo projects & played the Winnipeg club scene with acts such as SHAKE NAKED in 1989. Joey Saltel (LAWSUIT, NUTHIN’ PRETTY) would eventually take over lead vocals with Roman Breuer also joining sometime during the early 90’s. During that period, Lou Greenberg then decided to work with the DEAD BEAT HONEYMOONERS out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and released their eponymous debut LP in 1992. This put a temporary halt to BARELY LEGAL until that act reformed in 1993 with Lenita again as their lead vocalist. But that was also short-lived as she was approached by several major labels in Canada as well as by the all-female act VIXEN while showcasing in Toronto. They were in need of a lead vocalist for their project named HELLS BELLES, and she would join them for a very brief period. Lenita continued to write songs and perform, then rel

CD: Ten - The Name of The Rose
From: titothetitan	Date: June 23, 2025 at 16:29
The album opens strongly, with the excellent "The Name of the Rose" followed by "Wildest Dreams." "Don't Cry" and "Turn Around" fall a bit short but are still good. "Wait for You" and "The Rainbow" bring back the initial energy, but from there the album declines and loses momentum. It’s an album with many highlights, but in between there are long instrumental sections and songs that don’t quite excite. I think the album lacks consistency overall

CD: Lodgic - Nomadic Sands
From: Macca	Date: June 23, 2025 at 10:05
This is a great album...surprised no reviews it was a shelved release that finally saw the light of day. Its World trade meets yes with a touch of The Police., of course it is, as its a vehicle for Billy Sherwood and Mr Allison. Crisp clear as day production...AOR melodies and wonderful sequenced shimmering keyboards.......... a top notch Pop rock prog release........... essential purchase

CD: Sweet F.A. - Temptation
From: hair metal again	Date: June 23, 2025 at 4:05
very good release for SWEET F.A.back in 91 with amazing musicianship ,big production ,great performance and looks but unfortunately the songs werent as strong as expected ,the choruses not memorable and as a result Temptation didnt hit the spot!bought it back in the day ,but didnt got many spins because of the above...revisiting it brings back those memories and of course that sweet hard rock sound that doesnt exist anymore

CD: Landfall - Wide Open Sky
From: Reginaldo Caixeta	Date: June 22, 2025 at 16:31
Brazilian monster melodic hard rock at its finest! If you like bands like Journey, Talisman and similars this is a must have! Highly recommended!

CD: Pat Benatar - Best Shots (1987)
From: Ydol eM	Date: June 22, 2025 at 15:08
This compilation may contain all her greatest hits (some of them in their single versions), but there is no surprise for her fans. Carte de visite for beginners or another item for die-hard collectors. 70/100.

CD: Whitesnake - Best Of Whitesnake
From: Ydol eM	Date: June 21, 2025 at 11:28
Crystal clear (all songs are digitally remastered), but rather sterile sound. Most of the songs are from the 80s. No additional value, no bonus, or a new track to enrich this collection. A safe bet. 75/100.

CD: Alice Cooper - Dragontown
From: hair metal again	Date: June 21, 2025 at 1:27
very good release for ALICE COOPER always writing down catchy tunes with great lyrics and under his trademark way of performing even though he updates his sound!all the songs stand out and you wont find weak moments!all his releases are must haves

CD: Buckcherry - Roar Like Thunder
From: Doug	Date: June 20, 2025 at 12:19
I agree with CC's comments, solid album. I too am a BC fan!

CD: Summers - 364
From: Doug	Date: June 20, 2025 at 12:17
Good album, totally agree with the comments, lead singer sounds just like Joe Elliott.

CD: Robert Tepper - No Rest For The Wounded Heart
From: 123charpenay	Date: June 19, 2025 at 12:58
this record have his moments.good singer,perfect production.tracks 2,6 and 8 are some super songs some hits.tracks 1,3 and 10 are some very good songs.the rest is very very average.......

CD: Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out
From: 123charpenay	Date: June 19, 2025 at 12:55
discover this record only now.better late than never.good singer,good production.track 1 is a hit.track 2 an excellent song.the rest is a nightmare.it s sound very eighties in the vein of i ten or michael bolton "every body s crazy".but "no easy way out" have absoluty not the same level.it s a mix of poor aor with poor pop/variety.the rare guitar s solos have very very weak.it s a pity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!finally i ve lost nothing.

CD: Great White - Twice Shy
From: hair metal again	Date: June 19, 2025 at 2:39
excellent release for GREAT WHITE as usual with a bluesy hard rock sound and that amazing vocal work from Jack that is the mane attraction!all the songs stand out and there are no fillers from rockers to ballads!89 was a fantastic year for the hard rock genre and Twice Shy is no exception

CD: Reach - Prophecy
From: CC	Date: June 18, 2025 at 20:36
Much better than the last album, but still a far cry from their brilliant debut.

CD: Wolfsbane - Live Faster...
From: CC	Date: June 18, 2025 at 18:52
Re-recorded version of the debut album

CD: D-Tale - D-Tale
From: jaroslav	Date: June 18, 2025 at 16:37
Excelent melodic hard rock

CD: Balance II - II
From: jaroslav	Date: June 18, 2025 at 15:44
Beautiful nice photo

CD: Dokken - Beast From The East
From: titothetitan	Date: June 18, 2025 at 13:37
I gave incorrect information above. This album was not recorded exclusively on April 29 in Tokyo. This album is a compilation of live performances in Japan from dates between April 20 and 29, 1988.

CD: Caught in Action - Devil's Tango
From: gonzaloaor	Date: June 18, 2025 at 7:45
De los mejores discos del 2022 y más, gran cantante y grandes composiciones Simple Man, It Was Always You y I Will Wait de las mejores

CD: Treat - Ghost Of Graceland
From: 123charpenay	Date: June 17, 2025 at 11:48
totally agree with my brazilian friend tito.average record.

CD: Treat - Ghost Of Graceland
From: titothetitan	Date: June 17, 2025 at 11:04
Coup de Grace was a triumphant comeback from one of the best AOR bands. This follow-up, for me, fell short of expectations. It's more polished, more introspective, and less inspired — as if the band was trying to be more 'mature' or conceptual, but lost some of the spontaneity of the previous album. The title track even tries to be grand, but it doesn't hit as it should. Killer choruses are missing in much of the album — something that has always been a trademark of the band. The production is too clean, almost 'cold.' Competent, but it lacks the brilliance, energy, and inspiration of Coup de Grace. An okay album.

CD: Red Alert - Justify The Bomb
From: Andy	Date: June 17, 2025 at 8:18
https://youtu.be/jrYW43CjiC4?si=Q6FMJoWzrVtBytT2

CD: Sic Vikki - Streetside Picasso
From: hair metal again	Date: June 16, 2025 at 23:51
the mid 90 s were a strange time when most of bands tried something new ,well SIC VIKKI chose a more lay down sound with more acoustic parts and less electricity ,still they offered good catchy tunes with excellent vocal work!tottally different from their magnificent debut but a good one for sure

CD: Mother Love Bone - Mother Love Bone
From: CC	Date: June 16, 2025 at 17:28
I was just looking back on some of the idiotic comments on this album from the past, and it is obvious that most of the people commenting about it being grunge have never even listened to the band, and one guy even admits that. There are plenty of bands who have origins in other forms of music. Pantera started out as a glam band ffs. Just because two members went on to form one of the biggest grunge bands ever, means nothing. Maybe we should remove the Bad 4 Good album because the drummer joined Avenged Sevenfold years later. Absolutely ridiculous. And if a band changes musical direction like a lot of 80s bands did after grunge, they should be on the site because that is how you inform people to not buy the second album by Sven Gali, for instance. As shit as it is, and musically far removed from this databases genre, it is part of their catalogue and should be on here to serve as a warning to potential buyers.

CD: Buckcherry - Roar Like Thunder
From: CC	Date: June 16, 2025 at 16:41
Buckcherry has never really deviated from their defining sound, and when Josh wants to do something different he will do a solo project. I always like this approach as it means you know what you are gonna get from one of their albums. Nothing on this album is going to set the world on fire, and there are not obvious "hits" akin to Lit up or Crazy bitch etc, but all the songs are solid. My only gripe is that I really do love a Buckcherry ballad, and the one on this album isn't one of their best. Not bad but pales in comparison to previous ballads. Overall a very solid album of no thrills hard rock.

CD: Taz Taylor Band - The Other Side of Midnight
From: jaroslav	Date: June 16, 2025 at 9:58
The same like Rainbow of 70s

CD: Starship - No Protection
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: June 16, 2025 at 9:14
Whatever a "numpty" is, you can count Grace Slick herself among them. She is on record as hating this period of the band's career.

CD: Starship - No Protection
From: Macca	Date: June 16, 2025 at 8:10
wow..some total numpties calling this out as pop pap.....this my friends is the absolute best era for AOR melodic rock...hi tech............ and this is a prime example.....by god we need stuff like this now...... majorly polished production...record companies fully behind their acts........ little did we know we would be crying for stuff as good as this to make a return.............. shame on you .....for dissing it...... stick to Billy Eilish eh lads.....

CD: Poison - Swallow This Live
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: June 16, 2025 at 6:19
This came out in November of 1991, and was one of the first double-live albums by a hair band (I think Dokken's Beast From The East may be the only one issued earlier, unless you want to count World Wide Live by the Scorpions), and instead of spotlighting the band's strengths, it really exposes their limitations, and that of the music in general as well.

CD: Poison - Swallow This Live
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: June 16, 2025 at 6:13
This is a very poor-sounding live album from a band that seemingly have had a decent budget for it. There's very little bottom-end, so the drums just have no thump to them which, along with the trebly guitars, causes the band to sound very distant, no matter how loud you play it. We all know the guys ar mediocre musicians at best, so between that and the weak sound, none of these songs live up to the studio versions. By this point, they were big enough to be headlining arenas, and so were probably contractually obligated to play 90 minutes, which is why we get two extended solos, every one of the band's singles, plus a handful of album cuts that ... I mean I guess there were a few super-fans in the crowd ecstatic to hear "Good Love" or "Look But You Can't Touch," but ... As for the solos, Rikki's drum solo is merely unnecessary, while eleven minutes)!) of C.C. noodling aimlessly is excruciating.

CD: The Wild Boys - High Time
From: jaroslav	Date: June 15, 2025 at 13:49
Very good, melodic

CD: Fighter V - Heart of the Young
From: rbrigade	Date: June 15, 2025 at 13:21
Good album. New singer is better but still not good enough. Some Killer songs here like Bringing it back, Eye to eye, Heart of the young

CD: TV In Flames - Drool
From: JonAcoustic	Date: June 15, 2025 at 0:42
Update: Yeah everyone. Great news! I got the opportunity to meet guitarist Ian Espinosa from the band in person. He lives in Los Angeles. Really awesome to meet them. Also, I learned Shel Graves has some medical difficulties. Please send prayers and good thoughts his way.

CD: Radio Active Cats - Radio Active Cats
From: JonAcoustic	Date: June 15, 2025 at 0:41
Update: Yeah everyone. Great news! I got the opportunity to meet guitarist Ian Espinosa from the band in person. He live in Los Angeles. Also, I got my CD copy signed by both Ian Espinosa and Mike Graves. Really awesome to meet them. Also, I learned Shel Graves has some medical difficulties. Please send prayers and good thoughts his way.

CD: Joshua - Surrender
From: titothetitan	Date: June 14, 2025 at 9:26
The first two songs are the best on the album, but they're just OK. The rest sounded rather generic to me, and the album overall feels like a compilation of demos with questionable production.

CD: Heartland - Move On
From: Rockey	Date: June 13, 2025 at 0:01
This is a awesome release despite the change of direction. Love the track How Was I To Know and Hell or high water…I give it 8.5/10

CD: John Norum - Face the Truth
From: titothetitan	Date: June 12, 2025 at 11:20
Listening again after many years, I’d say it’s almost as good as the first. The production is excellent, the guitar is outstanding. Joey Tempest does a cool duet with Hughes on track #5, 'We Will Be Strong'. In fact, all the songs are good.

CD: Racer X - Street Lethal
From: aTomiK	Date: June 12, 2025 at 11:18
Classic stuff and if you guys didn´t know Lethal X (featuring Racer X vocalist Jeff Martin and Street Lethal era drummer Harry Gschösser) released cool new album 90 Tons of Thunder earlier this year. Check it out if you enjoy Racer X.

CD: White Widdow - Victory
From: hair metal again	Date: June 12, 2025 at 7:21
very good release once again for WHITE WIDDOW with their strong melodic lines and big choruses !this time the keys are more on the front than ever and i must say that sometimes it works butsometimes it annoys me...well their songwriting ability is obvious and again you ll find great songs that stick in your mind!among the greatest bands of the recent years

CD: Racer X - Street Lethal
From: Oskar	Date: June 11, 2025 at 11:46
Peter Marrino was also the vocalist for the band Le Mans

CD: Racer X - Street Lethal
From: Oskar	Date: June 11, 2025 at 11:43
I totally agree with the previous comments. If you like Racer X, you can also try Cacophony or 9.0 (these last two bands had the same vocalist, Peter Marrino).

CD: Blue Ambition - Seduction of the Innocent
From: michaelmouseboxer	Date: June 10, 2025 at 23:14
After well over a dozen collaborations, apparently Slama and Denander decided to make an album for people who don't really like their AOR project. Blue Ambition shares few similarities with their westcoast efforts and instead delivers a more commercial melrock sound with an emphasis on soaring guitars. Often upbeat, occasionally moody, and almost consistently mid-tempo, these songs have more of an arena sound and make good use of Robbie LaBlanc's vocals. "Wired Angel" sounds like Survivor at their fluffiest, "Paradise Hunter" has a memorable chorus, and "Clear Storm" reminded me of Asia. It's not all great, though. "Diamond Blue" is the closest we get to a westcoast track but it probably won't impress diehards, "Without Compromise" has a bit of a weird chorus, and a handful of the remaining songs are purely middle-of-the-road entries. Still, the album gets my recommendation. I don't expect S&D to continue this trend, but it's nice seeing them produce something more conventional.

CD: Funny Money - Stick It!
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: June 10, 2025 at 10:53
It's interesting to put this final Funny Money album up against Kix's own comeback from nearly a decade later. The rockers rock, but the lighter fare just falls flat. With Stick It, the first five tracks plus "Play Me Like A Rhythm" and "About Women" are a ton of fun, and could go toe to toe with anything from Rock Your Face Off, and beat the pants off Show Business. But then you have "A Fool's Confession," "Weeds And Roses" and the overly earnest "A Thousand Thank-You's" ... just, no.

CD: Harem Scarem - Chasing Euphoria
From: 123charpenay	Date: June 9, 2025 at 13:30
miracle!!!!!they have re find the wonderful recipe of their debut album.they plays a o r.better late than never.this record is hyper solid,hyper consistant.only excellent songs ,well produced.the japan import have two records.the second record have 4 acoustic ,and beautiful version of better the devil you know,slow burn,in a bad way and reviling history.after all these years where they lost their way in playing,modern rock (like hinder),metal temptation and many records where they have lost their inspiration this very good record is a light in the dark.

CD: Thundermother - Dirty and Divine
From: 123charpenay	Date: June 9, 2025 at 12:56
receive this good doze of rock n roll from cd japan.unfortunately nos bonus track on the japan import.the new singer is excellent ,she have the same voice than guernica their last singer.this record is hyper solid,huper consistant,only killer songs.10 songs for only 34 minutes it s a little too short.the guitar s solos are excellent but not enough long.nevertheless this cd is a priority in 2025.

CD: Unruly Child - Reigning Frogs - The Boxset Collection
From: titothetitan	Date: June 8, 2025 at 13:17
Disc 5 - Down the Rabbit Role: At the time, I remember the band announced this as their next album and said it would be divided into two parts. These 7 songs would be the first part, Side A. Later on, I asked one of the members when the second part would come out, and he told me it wouldn't be released, claiming it wasn't actually an album, but just a compilation of songs for fans who wanted to hear more from Unruly Child. In my opinion, this change of plans may have been due to the lukewarm reception of Side A at the time. Although these are seven fine tracks, it lacks the highlights that made the 1992 album a winner.

CD: Spys - Behind Enemy Lines
From: Ydol eM	Date: June 8, 2025 at 3:48
This album brings all the zeitgeist of its era. "Colourful", pomp, keyboard driven aor with soaring harmonies. A bit of prog, and a bit of pop sometimes. It's a pity they didn't achieve the fame of similar groups like ASIA, KANSAS, or STYX... Another hidden gem for any AOR digger. 80/100.

CD: Ghost - Skeleta
From: CC	Date: June 7, 2025 at 15:52
I think it is gonna be tough for any album to beat this one for my album of the year. Impera is still my favourite Ghost album so far, but this one runs it damn close. Initially the only song that didn't click for me was Excelsis, but even that has now after god knows how many spins of this album. Absolute masterpiece.

CD: Benny Mardones - Benny Mardones
From: titothetitan	Date: June 7, 2025 at 10:19
Jaf, if you want to talk about Robert Tepper, go to his page, for goodness' sake.

CD: Benny Mardones - Stand By Your Man: The Best Of Benny Mardones
From: titothetitan	Date: June 7, 2025 at 9:02
How a 'Best Of' album doesn't include 'Into the Night' is beyond me.

CD: Benny Mardones - Never Run Never Hide
From: titothetitan	Date: June 7, 2025 at 9:02
How a 'Best Of' album doesn't include 'Into the Night' is beyond me.

CD: Sergeant - Sergeant
From: hair metal again	Date: June 7, 2025 at 4:12
pretty good debut for SERGEANT back in the mid 80 s offering that classic hard rock sound with their sound being somewhere between WHITESNAKE or KROKUS!nothing new ,still well performed classic hard rock music with some good songs like "upside down",'i ve got to know" and "are you lonely"!good stuff

CD: Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation
From: ghettonation73	Date: June 6, 2025 at 15:46
I liked this album. I still think "Hangman Jury" is the best song on this album. So underrated. This is the song that I go to when I want to hear the later Aerosmith. I know it's not on PV, but "Ain't Enough" was a great song too.

CD: Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation
From: ghettonation73	Date: June 6, 2025 at 15:45
I liked this album. I still think "Hangman Jury" is the best song on this album. So underrated. This is the song that I go to when I want to hear the later Aerosmith. I know it's not on PV, but "Ain't Enough" was a great song too.

CD: Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation
From: ghettonation73	Date: June 6, 2025 at 15:44
I liked this album. I still think "Hangman Jury' is the best song on this album. So underrated. This is the song that I go to when I want to hear the later Aerosmith.

CD: Legs Up - Like A Bomb
From: el_craigio	Date: June 4, 2025 at 17:52
Absolutely rockin'.

CD: Best of 2024 - Best of 2024
From: Doug	Date: June 3, 2025 at 10:17
I'm late with my list this time, but the delay has given me a chance to reflect a bit more. Here are my picks (in no particular order): Judas Priest – Invincible Shield Green Day – Saviors (I know, not standard HH fare, but I kinda liked it) Sebastian Bach – Child Within the Man Accept – Humanoid And surprisingly, my favorite of 2024: Linkin Park – From Zero. I’ve never been a huge fan before, but this one really got me. Emily Armstrong is fantastic!

CD: Nation - Chased By Time
From: hair metal again	Date: June 3, 2025 at 7:59
excellent debut for NATION back in 94 with excellent guitars and vocal work and with their sound being typical Scandi rock with nice melodic lines here and there!"everything","hang him high","angel","way of love" and "right on time" stand out beautiful!great stuff

CD: Cruzh - Tropical Thunder
From: CC	Date: June 2, 2025 at 16:10
Have to agree with Ace75 ... the debut was incredibly dull for me. Way too laid back. This rocks more, and I prefer Alex on vocals as well.

CD: Spread Eagle - Open to the Public
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: June 2, 2025 at 11:00
The over-the-top sleaze of the debut has been dialed back in favor of, as I said, more of a resigned, disenchanted tone. You won't find a "Shotgun Kiss," "Spread Eagle" or (thankfully) "Hot Sex" here. I think I read somewhere the band had actually broken up for a while between their first and second albums, which may have contributed to the darkening of the tone (not that their outlook was ever that rosy to begin with). This seems to be a theme with a lot of similar bands around this time—even the previously sunny Warrant—as they began to find out that a major-label deal and the three P's didn't guarantee happiness. I don't find this approach to be "copying" grunge so much as arriving at some of the same conclusions on their own.

CD: Spread Eagle - Open to the Public
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: June 2, 2025 at 10:41
Spread Eagle updated their sound on this sophomore release, with less of a debt to the '80's and a heavier crunch overall, aided by better production. Paul DiBartolo was an unsung shredder, and we're able to appreciate the weary, disillusioned quality of Ray West's vocals now that he isn't shrieking his lungs out nonstop—a great voice! I love the sound and style of this album, but not necessarily all of the songs. The first two tracks are awesome (once "Devil's Road" finally kicks in after a long, pointless intro), but right after that come two weaker tracks, with Ray adopting a staccato vocal style in the verses of "Shine" that isn't too far from rapping, and "If I Can't Have You" has some processed percussion sounds. "Fade Away" is an okay, downcast ballad, and "Preacher Man" is the obligatory call-out of religious hypocrisy. All of the second half is very strong, though, with a surprise near-thrash outburst in the middle of "King of the Dogs."

CD: Blackfish - Blackfish
From: el_craigio	Date: June 2, 2025 at 5:48
The Hair Metal Guru and gang sent me here...

CD: Dream Theater - Dream Theater
From: hair metal again	Date: June 2, 2025 at 1:01
superb release for DREAM THEATER and somehow they seem to find their self and leave behind their darker side!the melodies and the lines sound positive and create nice feelings again like their early days !the musicianship of course is outstanding and i really dig the slower parts!"the looking glass","the bigger picture" and "the enemy inside" are excellent songs indeed!a must have for DT fans and not only

CD: On the Rise - On the Rise
From: Holland4you	Date: June 1, 2025 at 16:28
JEZ was the first to comment on this release back in the day and i saw it right after it was posted and i was 23 at the time. I loved this one and got to live it with all these years now and love it. It got memories now and that's why i rate it the i have but understand people dislike it on the other hand. Leaps and Bounds Could have been the last time The Moment Memories Forever Just great song in a time when life was Thriving. Now we're older and it brings back memories but are they the best songs??? Just a Thought W_vriens@hotmail.com

CD: A Neverending John's Dream - Coming Back To Paradise
From: michaelmouseboxer	Date: May 31, 2025 at 21:00
If you manage to get over the band's name and actually listen to the album, you're in for an interesting experience. ANJD is one of those groups who've produced a CD without fully determining what style of rock to play. They're mostly upbeat, keyboard-driven melrock, but eventually take stabs at AOR, hard rock, and even power metal. Surprisingly, the production remains strong throughout this musical journey, and the band never really feels out of their depth. My personal favorites include the bombastic "Alone with my Shadow," the chorus-driven "Prisoners of this Life," and the surprisingly catchy "Sunrise." I think the band works best with heavier material. Despite prominent use of keyboards, the instrumentation's a little too raucous for melrock, and the worst thing Joan Heredia can do is restrain those soaring vocals. Removing the less interesting tracks would yield a good EP, but as is, my recommendation is a little less than enthusiastic. Check it out but don't prioritize it.

CD: Heartland - Into the Future
From: Rockey	Date: May 31, 2025 at 17:54
Just wondering did Steve Morris leave Heartland and when? Anyone know what the band are doing these days thanks.

CD: Thin Ice - Thin Ice
From: Lybell	Date: May 31, 2025 at 11:06
I realize this post is from 18 years ago. If you are still looking for this Thin Ice CD, I have one. I got it several years ago from an estate sale because it reminded me of a lot of the old bands I listened to in the 70's and 80's. I've had it stuck away in a box for years and just ran across it.

CD: Lauren Harris - Calm Before the Storm
From: CC	Date: May 29, 2025 at 8:57
Musically its all good. Vocally it's flatter than a nun run over by a steamroller. While not terrible, Lauren has zero range. She would sound ok at a karaoke bar, but on stage or in a recording studio is not where she belongs. Nepo baby 100% just like Kelly Osbourne.

CD: Shy - Live In Europe
From: titothetitan	Date: May 28, 2025 at 18:19
The first eight tracks of the album were recorded during a performance at the Petit Palais des Sports in Toulouse, while the band was part of a joint tour with Gary Moore. In this show, the setlist consisted exclusively of songs from the album 'Excess All Areas', released that same year. The final six tracks of the album were recorded at a concert at Surrey University, in Guildford. These songs include compositions from the album 'Misspent Youth', released in 1989. Both are a soundboard recording in excellent audio quality.

CD: Warrior Soul - Salutations from the Ghetto Nation
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 28, 2025 at 11:33
Warrior Soul offer up another direction that hard rock could have taken in the '90's instead of grunge and its offshoots. It's pissed off and indebted to punk, but still recognizable as "rock 'n' roll" as we knew it. Kind of an even heavier, edgier extension of the dirty, streetwise sleaze-rock of Junkyard et al. This album is a bit less political than the previous ones; Kory Clarke was mad about the same kinds of things Rage Against The Machine were and his criticisms no less pointed, but the only solution he offered was to get fucked up. "Love Destruction" was the first single, a middle finger aimed at the people who would eliminate systems which don't benefit them personally, and I remember hearing "Ass-Kickin'" a bit too, but "Punk And Belligerent" is the one most people remember. A few songs go on a bit too long, like "The Fallen," but overall a pretty good release that holds up quite well.

CD: Ghost - Skeleta
From: Planet Y	Date: May 28, 2025 at 5:05
How does he do it? Who did he sell his soul to? Another scorching hit-album, maybe the most solid and coherent one yet. Lots of 80-s influences, but never stale, strong melodies, well produced. Can't get enough of this.

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: Planet Y	Date: May 28, 2025 at 4:56
Almost bought this album right away, as the local record store had a copy, much to my surprise. I was taken aback by the cheap looking album art. Then I listened to this album online. Sounds interesting enough.

CD: Sequel - Back
From: hair metal again	Date: May 27, 2025 at 1:20
excellent hard rock release for SEQUEL still rockin around with a fine sound and big songs with catchy choruses and lines!if you like STARZ then you must def buy this gem!"the good stuff","hard love","all right all right" and "the best i can" are great songs!a must have for hard rockers

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: Dr_Funk	Date: May 26, 2025 at 20:43
I should add, Jimmy Westerlund is absolutely channeling Dann Huff with these riffs and solos. Superb stuff!

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: Dr_Funk	Date: May 26, 2025 at 14:40
Wow. Two very strange comments. I think this is very much a Giant album. They've really nailed the vibe of the first two albums. Just with modern production. And Kent sounds amazing here. Is he the greatest Rock vocalist in the game, at the moment? This is a strong case to suggest that he is.

CD: Gotham - Pictures
From: Acrpss The Miles	Date: May 26, 2025 at 12:58
Any rating below a 90 is from someone who is deaf.

CD: Danger Danger - Danger Danger
From: MarC	Date: May 26, 2025 at 5:23
YES Tony "Bruno" Rey did play 97% of all guitar parts but opted out to play and write songs with Saraya! Also played on Hard Way and Gilder sleeves, has fine career and sometimes a little forgotten in the D2 history. Beautiful guitars on this album. Plenty melody and feeling.

CD: Dirty Looks - The Worst Of Dirty Looks
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 25, 2025 at 16:19
As a best (or worst) of album, this is far from comprehensive. But it does contain nearly half the tracks from the criminally underrated Five Easy Pieces, as well as a selection from the band's other mid-period obscurities. And it's available on streaming services, which those others are not. The three live tracks are not the best sound quality, and some of the songs from albums like One Bad Leg are not career highlights. I might have slotted in "Getting Over" or "Give It Back" in place of "Liquid Crush," but I'm just glad to be able to add "Five Easy Pieces," "Let It Rain," "Violence In Blue" and the immortal "Blue Tequila" to my Apple Music library.

CD: Royal Hunt - Paradox
From: AOR1	Date: May 25, 2025 at 15:04
I'm absolutely not into the harder stuff. But I like this release because of the great vocals, the fantastic keys and the excellent female backing vocals. This is what makes all the songs so extremely catchy. My favourite song is the bonus track Restless, what a killer tune.

CD: Y and T - Ten
From: Pablo	Date: May 25, 2025 at 5:21
Difficult to pick my favourite Y&T album but, dare I say, this probably edges it. City, Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark and Surrender always get decibelized in my house!! In 2005, after a gig in Dudley, Uk, Dave Meniketti signed my poster. I asked him to sign it for my three children... he wrote "To Pablo's kids - Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark"!!! It's now 2025 and I still have it framed.

CD: Ghost - Skeleta
From: Ace75	Date: May 24, 2025 at 18:06
Man I tell ya, this is my album of the year so far!! Melodic bliss!! Tobias out did his self this time!! Every song is just outstanding!! The ballads especially are great!! Doghouse, you should check this out!!

CD: Alice Cooper - Brutal Planet
From: hair metal again	Date: May 24, 2025 at 14:26
excellent release for ALICE COOPER this time trying to put some new or industrial elements in his guitar sound and i must say it worked pretty welll as he didnt lose his trademark sound and still sounds like him!the songs are strong and heavy but always commercial and catchy !all the songs stand out and Brutal Planetstands proud in his long catalogue as he enters the new millenium

CD: Alice Cooper - Brutal Planet
From: hair metal again	Date: May 24, 2025 at 14:26
excellent release for ALICE COOPER this time trying to put some new or industrial elements in his guitar sound and i must say it worked pretty welll as he didnt lose his trademark sound and still sounds like him!the songs are strong and heavy but always commercial and catchy !all the songs stand out and Brutal Planetstands proud in his long catalogue as he enters the new millenium

CD: H.E.A.T. - Welcome To The Future
From: Hofmann	Date: May 24, 2025 at 11:45
Another KILLER album from Sweden's all time best ever band no contest. So very consistent and yes after several almost full or full score albums, of course not easy yo fuckaaz to not repeat some, but here we got fresh songs like Running to you, airy Call my name and riffy fast-paced killer opener in Disaster. Some will always complain, but try find another band with this fucking stellar catalogue of theirs, mighty impressive band. Love this album on regular spins (and all other H.E.A.T CDs too)!!

CD: The Night Flight Orchestra - Give Us the Moon
From: tentacle	Date: May 24, 2025 at 1:49
Excellent album again. I hear more lite progrock vibes on this album. The melodies are more subtle so they don't burn out so fast. I like this approach.

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: Holland4you	Date: May 23, 2025 at 17:14
I like the songs but i don't like the vocals. The guy is trying to sound too much like Dan Huff but he is not that good. The song are really good and production wise it's also great. Hopefully the Vinyl remaster is good. All in all the album is great but only let down is the vocals wich are good but nothing new.

CD: City of Thieves - Beast Reality
From: Ydol eM	Date: May 23, 2025 at 13:45
Smoking and driving hard rock based on AC/DC riffs, where you can often feel bluesy vibes. The son of LITTLE CAESAR or a younger brother of AIRBOURNE. 80/100.

CD: Bad English - Bad English
From: titothetitan	Date: May 23, 2025 at 8:55
Listening again after a few years, it’s still a very good album, well produced, and features Waite’s incredible voice. The only thing that bothers me about the album is the excessive number of songs (13), as it contains some fillers. If it had 10 songs, it would be a more consistent album.

CD: Agentz - Stick To Your Guns
From: Swazi	Date: May 23, 2025 at 8:23
My copy is by the label Brannick Records, issued in 2006. Is this the reissue that agentzbass (Jose Ferro) was mentioning in his comment on top?

CD: Skid Row - United World Rebellion: Chapter One
From: hair metal again	Date: May 23, 2025 at 0:49
very good ep for SKID ROW offering 5 songs and the only question is why they didnt record more!great electric sound,fine performance and songs that stand out like "get up","killing me" and "kings of demolition"!good stuff

CD: Giant - Stand and Deliver
From: 123charpenay	Date: May 22, 2025 at 14:55
i ve a problem.this record is very good.well produced ,well singing,good songs.......but it s not a giant s record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!kent hilli is an excellent singer with perfect plan no trouble.but his voice is too marked.(i m french so i m english is not perfect sorry).but i m sure you understand .this record is a super new perfect plan record ,not a giant s record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CD: Vega - Battlelines
From: Ydol eM	Date: May 22, 2025 at 9:50
Perhaps not the best Vega's album for me, but still pleasantly listenable melodic hard rock (as usual). Mastered by Harry Hess, and that's not the only reason why it reminds me of one of the workmanlike albums by HAREM SCAREM. A routine to enjoy. 80/100.

CD: W.A.S.P. - The Sting
From: hair metal again	Date: May 22, 2025 at 1:23
live release from WASP with poor sound quality but the songs are excellent and Blackie always keeps the interest high with his unique way of performing!great band

CD: Up All Night - Up All Night
From: hair metal again	Date: May 21, 2025 at 1:02
wow that s an excellent project of course from the East Coast offering some genious melodic rock with great ideas and lines !UP ALL NIGHT was out in the mid 90 s and besides its poor production ,the songs and the melodies really shine and i consider it one of the best indies ever heard!must have

CD: H.E.A.T. - II
From: CC	Date: May 20, 2025 at 15:29
I was never a fan of the first two albums with Kenny. They were OK, but nothing special for me. When Erik came on board they became an essential purchase every new album as they really did something special on Address the nation and then again on Tearing down the walls. Into the great unknown was also pretty damn good, but not quite on a par with the previous two. Then came this one. I don't hate it, but it just never stuck with me. Erik sounds great as always and the rest of the guys play their socks off, but the songs for me lacked the hooks of previous releases. After this Erik left and Kenny returned, and I actually think the last two albums with Kenny are better than this one too, mostly because they have continued more with the sound of the Erik era than return to their original sound. I still cannot put my finger on why this one has never really excited me, but who knows, it might grab me one day.

CD: Zeno - Zenology II
From: titothetitan	Date: May 20, 2025 at 11:17
Hello Strangeways1, these are demos recorded in various studios between 1983 and 1988. Zeno Roth remastered them and added guitars and keyboards. A nice gift for the fans.

CD: Winger - Seven
From: Wild Obsession	Date: May 20, 2025 at 10:35
I've enjoyed most of Wingers albums (Karma and Pull are my favorites), but Seven does nothing for me. IMO, the songs are weak, and I feel like there is too much going on in the "production" (layers of guitars, keys, multi tracked vocals, etc.). The "dense" production almost gives the whole album a "droning" effect, and also takes away potential dynamics. Kip is talented musician, but maybe having a co-producer would have been beneficial on Seven.

CD: King Kobra - King Kobra
From: titothetitan	Date: May 20, 2025 at 7:06
In 2018 I wrote that the album was average — that must have been a mistake on my part. The album is really good from start to finish. It belongs to the 1980s Hard Rock style but it's different from Ready to Strike. Listening to it in 2025, it’s still a great album.

CD: Tres Chic - Memory Lane
From: Krisskaos	Date: May 19, 2025 at 15:02
The band sounds like a cocktail of Enuff Enuff mixed with early 90s glam punk bands.

CD: H.E.A.T. - Address the Nation
From: titothetitan	Date: May 19, 2025 at 10:33
I still consider 'Freedom Rock' the best H.E.A.T album. It's an improvement over the first one. Superior production, a better number of good songs. I highly recommend the Japanese version of the album — it contains 4 additional tracks and a more coherent song order. As for the third album (Address the Nation), although the new singer has a good voice and it features the anthem "Living on the Run", the songs weren't as good as those on the first two albums, and the album is too polished for my taste.

CD: H.E.A.T. - Freedom Rock
From: titothetitan	Date: May 19, 2025 at 8:21
I still consider this the best H.E.A.T album. It's an improvement over the first one. Superior production, a better number of good songs. I highly recommend the Japanese version of the album — it contains 4 additional tracks and a more coherent song order. As for the third album (Address the Nation), although the new singer has a good voice and it features the anthem "Living on the Run", the songs weren't as good as those on the first two albums, and the album is too polished for my taste.

CD: Dare - Blood From Stone
From: titothetitan	Date: May 18, 2025 at 9:41
Hello my friend 123charpenay. When I first listened to this album, I was expecting something close to Out of the Silence, so I was a bit disappointed at the time. But after listening to it more, I began to appreciate it — it's a very good hard rock album. I can understand why Cold Wind Will Blow was cut; it fits better with the later albums, where they moved towards Celtic music.

CD: Lita Ford - Black
From: plastic sheet	Date: May 18, 2025 at 3:21
It's not very good, but it's not too bad either.

CD: Tygers Of Pan Tang - Crazy Nights
From: hair metal again	Date: May 17, 2025 at 10:16
very good hard rock release for TYGERS OF PAN TANG as usual back in 81 with great guitar & vocal work and that sweet street feel along with much energy!"do it good","never satisfied","make a stand" and "love dont stay" are fine songs indeed!love it

CD: Snake Charmer - Smoke and Mirrors
From: titothetitan	Date: May 15, 2025 at 11:27
I listened again. Bad album. Except for Sandberg, the band sounds like a group of amateur students, creating shallow and generic songs. It gave me the impression that Sandberg did a favor for them by singing these songs.

CD: L.A. Guns - Leopard Skin
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 15, 2025 at 10:04
... "Don't Gimme Away," "Follow The Money," and "If You Wanna." But don't get me wrong, none of these are top-drawer L.A. Guns songs overall.

CD: L.A. Guns - Leopard Skin
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 15, 2025 at 10:02
Man, I don't know about this one. I love L.A. Guns, not just the first three albums. I think they've put out some terrific music in the last ten years as well, but this latest one is not doing it for me so far. The production is weird, with Phil right up on the mic and the instruments competing for space (the drums seem overly loud and thudding, with a fill every four bars). More importantly, I just don't hear many hooks. "Lucky Motherfucker" is a good example, starting with a cool groove, but the chorus just seems very flat. "The Grinder" features a long, unnecessary scream from Phil that just sticks out as the most memorable thing about the track. Then there are some "experiments" like "Runaway Train" which Tracii says was inspired by old bluesmen like Blind Blake, but to me just sounds like a rockabilly novelty—just weird. "Hit And Run" is similar, with an unusually twangy guitar sound, but at least it's catchy, and winds up being one of the better songs. Others include "Taste It,"

CD: Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 14, 2025 at 10:29
... rock, shock!—and it's no wonder they didn't take off. Their hype was built by a willingness to spend money on flyers and big magazine ads and stage props rather than on good songs. You compare this to Faster Pussycat's debut, which is similar in many ways—not the greatest production, heavy on image but light on the talent, particularly vocally—and at least FP had their offbeat persona and the fact that they were there first. By the same token, I've defended other bands aimed at the under-18 crowd, like Trixter and even Nelson, and it always comes back to the songs. These are crap.

CD: Pretty Boy Floyd - Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 14, 2025 at 10:18
I find it amusing the way Kristy Majors blames Howard Benson in part for this album's lack of success, saying he wanted the album to sound heavier and grittier but Howard saw them as the New Kids of rock. He does have a point in that the trebly production neuters some heavy-chugging riffs. But look at your songs, dude. This is kiddie music. "I Wanna Be With You" is the worst offender, as I noted years ago, but by no means the only one. "Holding your hand takes me to wonderland?" Get the fuck outta here! And this was a real problem with late-period hair-metal: more and more of it seemed to be aimed at younger and younger people, which eventually put off the people who were actually old enough to get into clubs to see these bands play. PBF (more like PB&J) weren't the only band on the scene with questionable musical ability, but when paired with the juvenile songwriting and level of repetition from song to song—it's me and you, babe, set stuff on fire, boys makin' noise, rock, shock, roc

CD: Ghost - Skeleta
From: Ace75	Date: May 10, 2025 at 15:48
Killer Album!! Real melodic, my favorite by them for sure!!

CD: Glass Tiger - Diamond Sun
From: James IV	Date: May 10, 2025 at 2:40
Now this album the second release is more like it! The first album was a good start for the band, but this release has top notch standout tracks all over it! I have given it a 85/100 as the style is very much more in your face and not on the lighter side of AOR like their previous effort. There is something very special here indeed. Great songs with no fillers in my opinion which affected my rating on their first release. I love this release, every song is a standout track and they all have something to offer the listener. Standout tracks indeed. Great second release for these fine Canucks and a regular listen for me. 85/100

CD: Glass Tiger - The Thin Red Line
From: James IV	Date: May 10, 2025 at 2:26
This album was a good start for the band. I have given it a 75/100 as the style is very much on the lighter side of AOR. Poppy early indicator of something possibly very special to come. Good songs, but there are the more than occasional filler which affected my rating. I do enjoy this release, but too light and not enough standout tracks. Good start for this fine band, 75/100.

CD: Violet - Mysteria
From: aTomiK	Date: May 9, 2025 at 23:28
Have to disagree with AOR1. While i enjoyed the debut, Mysteria is one step up. This album is like a breath of fresh air and you can see the great band chemistry in their videos. Keep up the great work Manuel Heller and co.!

CD: Blind Gypsy - Never Coming Home
From: Wild Obsession	Date: May 8, 2025 at 14:58
Just picked up the latest reissue of Blind Gypsy - "Never Coming Home" CD from Crazy Bitch Records https://www.discogs.com/release/33770727-Blind-Gypsy-Never-Coming-Home Sleazy hard rock with a slight southern/blues influence. Vocals and musical style similar to Johnny Crash, Four Horsemen, Salty Dog, Jackyl, Dangerous Toys, Tora Tora, etc., ("AC/DC type vocals" over "Aerosmith/Led Zeppelin inspired riffs"). For an independent release everything (musicianship, songs, production) is top notch, IMO, "Never Coming Home" is a better album than some of the releases by the bands I compared them to. Favorite songs, Hanging Tree, Last Days of Babylon, Never Coming Home, Killing Time and Bone Dance. Definitely worth picking up.

CD: Floyd's Funk Revival - Creamy
From: CC	Date: May 7, 2025 at 17:05
Every now and again I pull out albums that I bought ages ago that just did not do it for me. Sometimes I find that as my musical tastes have expanded over the years, I get something from them at last and other times I just think "Yeah this was utter shit". This album is one of the more collectable in my collection which was only bought because of Butch Walker. Overall it's not terrible by any means, it's just not what most people would have expected from him. The band name really gives away the sound as it is certainly more funk oriented. Unlike bands like Extreme, DRN or Living Colour it really leans into the funk more than the rock. Certainly not something I would listen to unless I was in the mood, but certainly not Butch's finest hour.

CD: Raindancer - A Little Bit Confused
From: gener8tr	Date: May 7, 2025 at 8:53
These guys out-craft Craaft. Same style. Maybe a bit more AOR, but close. VERY GOOD stuff here.

CD: Dirty Looks - Cool From the Wire
From: hair metal again	Date: May 7, 2025 at 4:56
a def masterpiece for DIRTY LOOKS back in 88 with the guidance of Max Norman and Atlantic records putting them more into the mainstream!bombastic hard rock sound ,excellent songwriting and performance make Cool From The Wire a classic of that era with all the songs stand out and the music flow great from start to finish!CRANK IT UP

CD: Ray of Light - Salute
From: MetalllianStallion	Date: May 6, 2025 at 5:22
The weakest link of this band is the name As it sounds like a fluffy AOR act. Peel off the cotton candy name and you have one of the most solid MHR albums so far this year. The roots of this band go back to the German band Frontline which disbanded almost 20 years ago. Robby Boebel, (former Frontline guitarist) died during production so Jörg Wartmann (Evidence One) stepped in to fill Robby's shoes. Some of the the tracks like "City of Angels" sound like signature Frontline guitar riffs written all over it. The English singer (Gregg Cromack) sounds like a cross between Kip Winger and Harry Hess (Harem Scarem). Definitely worth checking out. RAY OF LIGHT Falling To Pieces https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WxqQUTaZu6Y

CD: Spread Eagle - The 1989 Demos
From: MetalllianStallion	Date: May 6, 2025 at 4:19
The original bassist and lead singer are still in the band. I don't really dig this rocky/rappy rendition of Switchblade Serenade at M3. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgYMm2UR8zQ https://spreadeagle.us/

CD: Ratt - Rarities
From: MetalllianStallion	Date: May 6, 2025 at 3:36
Well the 2025 M3 Festival dug deep this year for has-been heaven of many bands on their last leg without their original singer Enter Pearcy/DeMartini without the RATT name I assume for a bigger money cut and because Bobby the Blotz (original drummer) has been running his mouth so much through the years he wasn't invited. Last I heard Pearcy and original bassist Juan were working together a few years back but he's out too. Lineup includes guitarist Carlos Cavazo, former RATT and ROUGH CUTT bassist Matt Thorr and former SLAUGHTER drummer Blas Elias. I've seen Pearcy live 3 times in RATT(80s) and in 93' live for the Arcade debut. Probably his most solid performance as Pearcy had his issues live in his prime. Now at 68 Don Dokken is starting sound good live. Pearcy in recent years has the stage moves of a homeless man and the charisma of a Walmart clerk. https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-stephen-pearcy-and-warren-demartini-perform-ratt-classics-at-2025-edition-of-m3-rock-festival

CD: Billy Idol - Dream Into It
From: CC	Date: May 5, 2025 at 9:55
Ever since Billy made his "comeback" in 2005 with Devils Playground, I have loved his output (well except the Christmas album). Devils was a balls out rocker, Kings and queens was a bit more of a mix of styles, as he was known for on his earlier albums, and the two EPs were pretty damn good as well. After hearing the debut single from this one, Still dancing, I was hoping for more of the same as it is a great song, and the collab with Avril Lavigne was pretty cool too, but sadly the rest of the album does not hold up as well. Nothing bad by any means it's all just a little too laid back and never really rocks out. Also, annoyingly the physical releases did not include the Avril collab, just the Billy solo version with Avril being on digital only. The version of John Wayne is no as good as the original that was on Idolize yourself. The biggest issue is Steve never gets to stretch his legs musically and could be any guitarist playing. Ok release, just not great.

CD: Aerosmith - Live Bootleg
From: hair metal again	Date: May 5, 2025 at 1:25
classic live recordings for AEROSMITH capturing them on stage performing some of theirs with a fine true live sound as it is in real!cool artwork as well

CD: JAR - In Truth We Trust
From: titothetitan	Date: May 4, 2025 at 9:17
Ten very nice melodic songs with lead singer Ray Alex (formerly Glory). If you like Scandinavian AOR, you should check it out.

CD: Alien Force - Pain and Pleasure
From: hair metal again	Date: May 3, 2025 at 0:52
very good release for ALIEN FORCE back in 86 with a solid heavy hard sound and fine guitar riffs !nothing blowminding ,still very consistent and doing the basics very well!"pain &pleasure","miracle" are the standout songs

CD: Britny Fox - Britny Fox
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 2, 2025 at 22:17
That was supposed to read "any post-9/11 pop-country flag-waving anthem." The expanded edition of this album includes a radio edit of "Long Way To Love'" which is the bestsong on the album proper, as well as collecting "Living On The Edge," the band's contribution to the Iron Eagle II soundtrack, which ends up being the third-best song here behind "Gudbuy T'Jane." I'm amazed and perplexed that this album was the band's biggest-seller, rather than the superior follow-up. MTV's Rick Krim thinks it had more to do with the band's skill at working the system than their actual talent, and maybe he ain't wrong.

CD: Britny Fox - Britny Fox
From: Doghouse Reilly	Date: May 2, 2025 at 22:08
Dizzy Dean Davidson dated Kari Wuhrer of MTV's "Remote Control" for a time after the band appeared as contestants on that show. According to her, "he was so dumb my dad referred to him as The Houseplant." Ouch! But yeah, going by his lyrics, I get it. "Girlschool" has been dragged aplenty over the years, as has "Save The Weak," which sounds like an overly-earnest middle-schooler wrote the lyrics. BF weren't the only band still singing about a "Rock Revolution" in the late '80's, but in hindsight, they all should have known better, after watching so many original rock revolutionaries turn into greedy corporatists two decades later. Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna save the world, I'm sad to report. Then you got "In America," as utterly vacuous as any post-inst,, pop-country flag-waving anthem. But, you know, those were the waning days of the Cold War. "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Yay, democracy! Or not, man. In 2025, it rings pretty fucking hollow.

CD: Glory - Danger in This Game
From: titothetitan	Date: May 2, 2025 at 20:20
The band's first vocalist was Reine "Ray Alex" Alexandersson (Neptune). In fact, the single "I'm Hurt / Burnin' for You" was recorded with him before he was fired and replaced by Peter Eriksson. I have some demos of this album sung by Ray Alex too.