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JOURNEY -
Let It Rock You - Demo - USA - 1986
Probably the ultimate aor band ever rocking things up on this unreleased demo track. Perry rules!
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RAINBOW - Stargazer - Demo/Rough Mix - USA - 1977
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Another of my all time fave bands. Really more a case of hearing the keyboard intro
tacked onto the start of this rough mix oddment version. Rainbow Rising still to this day is one of my ultimate albums ever
and blue print to so many melodic power prog styled bands.
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AIRRACE - First One Over The Line - Demo
- UK - 1983
Theres been some great AOR styled UK bands and Airrace are another of my faves with their Shaft of Light album. Here an embrionic
demo which still features the greatness of mega voice Keith Murrell |
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THE CREEK - Kerri Anne - Cassette EP - 1990 - USA
Formerly known as the mighty Sugarcreek from Charlotte, North Carolina. This opening track
taken from their final 'Loaded & Leathal ep tape
Again be they The Creek or Sugarcreek they were a band that touched the hearts of
many a aor fanatic. |
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EMPIRE - Shadowking - Live - 1996 - Australia
Recorded at Sydney's Cobra Club one of Australia's premier under rated melodic hard rock outfits
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VINNIE VINCENT - Gypsy In Her Eyes - Demo -
USA - 1987
The mighty Jeff Scott Soto on lead vocals with New England/Alcatrazz keyboard player
Jimmy Waldo performing
tunes Vinnie wrote for publishing deals aimed at the more mainstream market.
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ROXANNE - It Looks Like Rain - Live
- US - 1988
Gem of a band from out of Riverside California. This unreleased live track taken
from a tape sold at their live shows.
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FORCE - Rock On - Demo - 1980 - Sweden
Vintage Pre Europe demo recording of the song that would become 'Farewell' from the
debut Europe album. But what's with the horrible vocals? Tempest before lessons maybe? HA! |
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ALIAS - Diamonds - Demo - 1990 - USA
Another bite from
the shelved second Alias album that still begs to be released. This time with a bit more grunt but still
awesomely classy!
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FATE - Can't Stand Losing You - Live - 1987 - Denmark
Fate live and raw with the charasmatic Jeff 'Lox' Limbo on lead vocals. A real shame
Hank Sherman seems to have turned his back on the passion he once had for more melodic hard rock.
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GUIFFRIA - Walk Across The Sun - Demo - 1988 - USA
Ex Angel/House of Lords main man Gregg Guiffria demo with one masterful Glenn Hughes helping out on lead vocals. Immense plus!
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FIONA - You're No Angel - live - 23-6-1985 Florida
Fiona has been a fave rave for a long time and this live radiocast shows exactly why
she is an aor/hard rock queen that deserves so much more respect and acclaim!
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STIFF - You're Gonna Lose That Girl Tonight - 1987 USA
Pre Lillian Axe band for vocalist Ron Taylor and guitarist Jon Ster. who also
did a kicking version of Girl's My Number on their mega rare 'Straight Up' ep.
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EROTIC SUICIDE - She Ties Me Up - Demo - 1993 - USA
One of glam's great white hopes of the 90s - Unfortunately after a fantastic first two
albums they didn't quite live up to their potential having to condend with a grunge climate that wasn't too lipstick
savvy.
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RIVERDOGS - I Believe - KRQR San Fransisco - 1990
Taken from the various acoustic promo cd "On Air' - Vivian Campbell and Rob Lamothe raw and excellent! |
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MAYKER - Tell Me Why - Demo - 1987 - USA
Revisiting the May-ker Demo with another great tune which opened their tape. Formerly named
as Moscara this is prime time aor that unfortunately never got to a full album release. |
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Q5 - Lonely Lady - Live - 4-12-1984 - Garden City USA
Rare pre-album live radio performance from Seattle's Q5 who featured the mighty Floyd Rose on guitar. |
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DAVINCI - Wait For You - Demo - 1992 - Norway
Definitely one of my fave band Davinci would be welcomed back with open arms if someone
could convince them to record a new album. Their demos certainly show they have
enough material just sitting their gathering dust. Enjoy! |
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ALDO NOVA - Desire - DEMO - USA - 1990
Another contender for most wonderful human-being of this world status. Lots of email for more Aldo
so make the most out of another out-take track from the 'Blood On The Bricks' album.
Look out for the debut Aldo album remastered by the Legacy label with a bonus track.
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DAN REED NETWORK - Leave Your Hat On - Live - 14-6-1992 - Corner Hotel Melbourne Australia
Audience recording this one, but worth a listen if you're a Dan fan despite the sound quality being pretty rough. Hot and Saucy
cover toon with Baby Animal Suze DeMarchi joining then main squeeze Dan Reed onstage
for a big encore at one of the
best club shows I've had the pleasure of attending. |
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