4 Rare 80s Albums [part 121] Aor, New Wave 〈Top 2027〉
While many AOR bands of the early 80s were trying to sound like Journey, the New York-based took a leaner, more rhythmic approach. Their self-titled debut is a masterclass in "Power Pop-tinged AOR." Tracks like "How Does It Feel" offer the big choruses you’d expect from the era, but the guitar work is punchier and less indulgent than their arena-rock peers. It’s an album that feels like a sunset drive in a convertible—sleek, melodic, and perfectly paced.
2. Strategic Defense Initiative (S.D.I.) – Mistakes (1986) 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 121] AOR, New Wave
Should we dive deeper into the of the S.D.I. album, or While many AOR bands of the early 80s