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An AOR song by The Who

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I don't hate on Asia, Boston, Foreigner, Journey, Survivor and Toto. The only Toto I have in my collection is the Dune soundtrack, for the rest of these, nothing.  I took and interest in Joni when Pat and Jaco dropped in...
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I don't recall any sort of "flash-rock" label applied to Asia. They're AOR through and through, or MOR.
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Originally posted by Svetonio Svetonio wrote:

 

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I wrote about the albums who are Adult Oriented Rock, not about the artists.
I know. I can read.

Originally posted by Svetonio Svetonio wrote:

 Rumors is a PERFECT example of AOR.
No it isn't.

Originally posted by Svetonio Svetonio wrote:

 
Asia was "flash-rock", same like Argent - if I remmember well.
You don't.
 

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From March 2011, in another thread far far away:

Originally posted by crimhead crimhead wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Vibrationbaby Vibrationbaby wrote:

Originally posted by Dean Dean wrote:

I'd rather dip my ears in custard and treacle than listen to AOR.

I'd rather shovel out a cesspit with my bare hands.
 
I'd rather become deaf rather than listen to AORLOL

I agree. AOR had it's place at one time. Thankfully there is not a Classic Rock presents DISCO magazine.LOL 
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Originally posted by Dean Dean wrote:

Originally posted by Moogtron III Moogtron III wrote:

Originally posted by Svetonio Svetonio wrote:

AOR = Adult Oriented Rock.

It's originally a genre which gave to the world so much of the great albums as Fleetwood Mac's Rumors, Jefferson Starship's Red Octopus, Billly Joel's 52nd Street, Joni Mitchell's Hejira, Supertramp's Breakfast in America, Pete Townshend's All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, Joe Cocker's Unchain My Heart and so on.

Naturally, I voted AOR.



Oh, I wouldn't have classified Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel and Supertramp as AOR.
If they count as AOR (and they probably do), then the balance tips to AOR again for me.
It's a question of definition, I suppose.
As always Svetonio's understanding of genres leaves a hell of a lot to be desired and is woefully stretching the format to fit his personal preferences.

AOR is typified by Asia, Boston, Foreigner, Journey, Survivor and Toto. You can add bands like Styx and April Wine to that list and at a push Jefferson Starship, but certainly NOT Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell (really? ffs), Supertramp or Joe Cocker.

It's a question of making-it-up-as-you-go-along, I suppose.

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I wrote about the albums who are Adult Oriented Rock, not about the artists. Rumors is a PERFECT example of AOR.
Asia was flash-rock, same like Argent - if I remember well what I have been reading in a rock press back then.


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Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

As someone already mentioned AOR is album (or adult oriented rock) and nothing like disco.
"Album-oriented rock (abbreviated AOR) is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists. AOR evolved from progressive rock radio in the mid-1970s, using research and formal programming to create an album rock format with greater commercial appeal."

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Originally posted by RYM RYM wrote:

AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) is a sub-genre of Rock that emerged in the late '70s and early '80s as an amalgamation of Rock, Hard Rock and Progressive Rock. It is characterized by a rich, layered sound, slick production and a heavy reliance on pop/rock hooks, which led to its huge popularity in the late '70s and early '80s. 
AOR songs are almost always synthesizer driven and catchy and very often include harmonized vocals. The catchy choruses combined with relatively short song lengths make AOR a very radio friendly genre. The songs are more melodic than straight-ahead, regular Hard Rock, but still not nearly as light as Pop Rock. 
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Note! The genre AOR is not to be confused with the radio format AOR (Album Oriented Rock), which is a term used to refer to radio stations that played "deep cuts", i.e. album tracks not released as singles.
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Originally posted by Moogtron III Moogtron III wrote:

Originally posted by Svetonio Svetonio wrote:

AOR = Adult Oriented Rock.

It's originally a genre which gave to the world so much of the great albums as Fleetwood Mac's Rumors, Jefferson Starship's Red Octopus, Billly Joel's 52nd Street, Joni Mitchell's Hejira, Supertramp's Breakfast in America, Pete Townshend's All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, Joe Cocker's Unchain My Heart and so on.

Naturally, I voted AOR.



Oh, I wouldn't have classified Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel and Supertramp as AOR.
If they count as AOR (and they probably do), then the balance tips to AOR again for me.
It's a question of definition, I suppose.
As always Svetonio's understanding of genres leaves a hell of a lot to be desired and is woefully stretching the format to fit his personal preferences.

AOR is typified by Asia, Boston, Foreigner, Journey, Survivor and Toto. You can add bands like Styx and April Wine to that list and at a push Jefferson Starship, but certainly NOT Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell (really? ffs), Supertramp or Joe Cocker.

It's a question of making-it-up-as-you-go-along, I suppose.
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As someone already mentioned AOR is album (or adult oriented rock) and nothing like disco.
"Album-oriented rock (abbreviated AOR) is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists. AOR evolved from progressive rock radio in the mid-1970s, using research and formal programming to create an album rock format with greater commercial appeal."
 
AOR  anyday over disco.


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Originally posted by Svetonio Svetonio wrote:

AOR = Adult Oriented Rock.

It's originally a genre which gave to the world so much of the great albums as Fleetwood Mac's Rumors, Jefferson Starship's Red Octopus, Billly Joel's 52nd Street, Joni Mitchell's Hejira, Supertramp's Breakfast in America, Pete Townshend's All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, Joe Cocker's Unchain My Heart and so on.

Naturally, I voted AOR.



Oh, I wouldn't have classified Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel and Supertramp as AOR.
If they count as AOR (and they probably do), then the balance tips to AOR again for me.
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Originally posted by Icarium Icarium wrote:

Becouse i dont rate crap

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I like to hear at fm some old disco hits, as this one for example.
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I love AOR. Disco isn't bad, but I don't like dancing.
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AOR = Adult Oriented Rock.

It's originally a genre which gave to the world so much of the great albums as Fleetwood Mac's Rumors, Jefferson Starship's Red Octopus, Billly Joel's 52nd Street, Joni Mitchell's Hejira, Supertramp's Breakfast in America, Pete Townshend's All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, Joe Cocker's Unchain My Heart and so on.












Naturally, I voted AOR.






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Why the hell  isn't life's too short for this crap an a option in this poll?
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Disco. There were quite some enjoyable disco hits in the 1970's/1980's.

AOR that I like: I can only think of Toto.
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Didn't they start inventing machines in order to play disco music or is that one of those urban myths? 
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