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Album-oriented rock (AOR, originally called album-oriented radio) is an FM radio format created in the United States in the late 1960s that focuses on the full repertoire of rock albums and is currently associated with classic rock.
Jan 17, 2024 · Features. Classic Rock. The 50 best AOR albums of all time. By Dave Ling, Paul Elliott, Jon Hotten, Siân Llewellyn. ( Classic Rock ) published 17 January 2024. From big hitters like Journey, Boston and Foreigner to the lesser known lights of AOR, these are the 50 albums that truly sparkle.
Some define it as album-oriented rock, some as arena-oriented rock and some as adult-oriented rock. The first term applies to a radio format used in the States, the second applies to popularity and the third is pretty much what we’re looking for when we’re talking about bands like Journey, REO Speedwagon, Night Ranger, Survivor, Toto, Giant ...
Sep 17, 2020 · Rock’s historians have conveniently sidelined the Adult (some prefer Album) Orientated Rock scene of the 1970s. Today it seems that many critics traditionally mock the progenitors of melodic rock for shaggy perms, tight satin strides and excessive use of keyboards – or completely ignore them.
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Mar 17, 1993 · The greatest AOR albums of all time, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users.
Jan 6, 2021 · 10 Essential 70s AOR Albums. By Dave Ling. ( Classic Rock ) published 6 January 2021. AOR might have come truly blossoming into platinum-tinged life in the 1980s, but the genre had been holding lighters aloft and weeping in its beer in the 1970s. These are the best albums.
Sep 12, 2023 · AOR, or Album-Oriented Rock, is a genre of music that became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. It is characterized by its melodic hooks, polished production, and radio-friendly sound. AOR albums have left a lasting impact on the music industry, with many of them becoming iconic and influential.
