Ask Andrew...

[Andrew]

Do they have tazmanian devils is tasmania?

The only place in the world they exist is here. And no, they are NOT friendly. Currently being wiped out by an AIRBORNE cancer virus affecting Devil's only. Really sad...

[Andrew]

who would you want to see be in as the next SUPER GROUP???

Steve Lukather
Jack Blades
Kelly Keagy
JSS
Kip Winger

[Andrew]

Is Melodic Rock a viable entity here in the States? And if not, what can be done to resurrect the genre to more than an underground scene?

Yes, but it will be new talent that takes it to a new place while the Dinosaurs continue to be recognized for their contributions to music.

We need some group/male artists in the vein of Orianthi, Katy Perry, Pink and the like...

[S2M]

Is Melodic Rock a viable entity here in the States? And if not, what can be done to resurrect the genre to more than an underground scene?

Yes, but it will be new talent that takes it to a new place while the Dinosaurs continue to be recognized for their contributions to music.

We need some group/male artists in the vein of Orianthi, Katy Perry, Pink and the like...

Sorry, I should have modified my question....

I'm refering to actual melodic rock like Crazy Lixx, Gotthard, Unruly Child, Bangalore Choir....NOT melodic POP rock. A formula like: New group + old style = awesome melodic hard rock. like CRAZY LIXX.

[rockinfayrose]

Is this intended to be like a "Dear Andrew" advice column? I didn't read through the whole thread - has anyone asked Andrew some outrageous questions yet?? An Andrew love advice column might be interesting...

[Andrew]

Is this intended to be like a "Dear Andrew" advice column? I didn't read throught the whole thread - has anyone asked Andrew some outrageous questions yet?? An Andrew love advice column might be interesting...

Ask whatever you like...

[Andrew]

I'm refering to actual melodic rock like Crazy Lixx, Gotthard, Unruly Child, Bangalore Choir....NOT melodic POP rock. A formula like: New group + old style = awesome melodic hard rock. like CRAZY LIXX.

I would love to think so, but I don't think any media outlet in the USA is going to run with any of these bands - even despite how killer they are and as much as the quality matches that of the heyday.

i think it will remain a healthy underground scene for the most part. Thank God for the internet!

[Everett]

Is this what you wanted to when you grew up?

[pinkfloyd1973]

Have you read the book Sterling Whitaker has written about Styx


Robin

[Andrew]

Is this what you wanted to when you grew up?

I had no idea then and I have no idea now But I'm loving it. Pity is doesn't pay better...

[Andrew]

Have you read the book Sterling Whitaker has written about Styx

Yes. Very enlighening.

[Vladan]

G'day Andrew, I've found my most favourite albums ever by going to your album reviews page, by taking your recommendations. I doubt I would of stummbled apon them overwise. One of my new favourite albums is Freedom Rock by the band H.E.A.T. IMO it's stellar, 10/10.

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

Thanks.

[Rocker Chic]

From the front page, Andrew's MelRock Best Ever http://www.melodicrock.com/bestof/melrockbestof.html

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

[Duncan]

Andrew,

Does the signing of Degreed mean that you have to send royalties to Steve Perry?

[Vladan]

From the front page, Andrew's MelRock Best Ever http://www.melodicrock.com/bestof/melrockbestof.html

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

Wikkid! amazing list, I had a feeling there was one already, couldn't find it. Cheers Rocker Chic!

[scarab]

the flatearthsociety.org does not believe australia exists,
and if that is true, do you really exist?

[Andrew]

G'day Andrew, I've found my most favourite albums ever by going to your album reviews page, by taking your recommendations. I doubt I would of stummbled apon them overwise. One of my new favourite albums is Freedom Rock by the band H.E.A.T. IMO it's stellar, 10/10.

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

It's a little out of date now, but here ya go! And thnaks for the kind words about my reviews. Love doing them...

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In order - 1-50:

Hysteria - Def Leppard
Big Life - Night Ranger
Tao - Rick Springfield
Whitesnake (1987) - Whitesnake
Thunder - Andy Taylor
House Of Lords - House Of Lords
Tom Cochrane & Red Rider - Tom Cochrane & Red Rider
5150 - Van Halen
Damn Yankees - Damn Yankees
Rover's Return - John Waite


Time To Burn - Giant
Rock Of Life - Rick Springfield
Bad English - Bad English
Living In Oz - Rick Springfield
Can't Hold Back - Eddie Money
Charlie Sexton - Charlie Sexton
Demon's Down - House Of Lords
One Way Home - Hooters
Absolutely - Rik Emmett
Sammy Hagar (I Never Said Goodbye) - Sammy Hagar


Vigilante - Magnum
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge - Van Halen
Swagger - Gun
Raised On Radio - Journey
Ready Or Not - Lou Gramm
Blue Murder - Blue Murder
Out Of The Silence - Dare
Into The Fire - Bryan Adams
Big Bam Boom - Hall & Oates
Mechanical Resonance - Tesla


Coverdale Page - Coverdale Page
7 Wishes - Night Ranger
Wings Of Heaven - Magnum
Surveillance - Triumph
Double Eclipse - Hardline
Lean Into It - Mr. Big
Mane Attraction - White Lion
Seventh One - Toto
Suspicious Heart - Van Stephenson
From Now On - Glenn Hughes


Man In Motion - Night Ranger
Working Class Dog - Rick Springfield
Hugo - Hugo
Temple Bar - John Waite
Law Of The Order - Shark Island
Heart - Heart
Isolation - Toto
Ragged Ass Road - Tom Cochrane
Reckless - Bryan Adams
Return Of The Great Gildersleeves - Danger Danger


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You can scrub Hysteria from the top. I haven't listened to that since JE was a prick to me.

[Andrew]

Does the signing of Degreed mean that you have to send royalties to Steve Perry?

Publishing royalities will be adminstered via local authority - AMCOS/APRA, but yes....some will be going Steve's way Steve...gimmie a call!

[Andrew]

From the front page, Andrew's MelRock Best Ever http://www.melodicrock.com/bestof/melrockbestof.html

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

Wikkid! amazing list, I had a feeling there was one already, couldn't find it. Cheers Rocker Chic!

Yeah, that's my best of everything list...my previous Top 50 of all time I just posted.

[Andrew]

the flatearthsociety.org does not believe australia exists,
and if that is true, do you really exist?

Depends on how many doobies have been smoked on that particular day. In the case of these nutbags, too many obviously!

[Everett]

Do you want/need more forum moderators?

[Andrew]

Do you want/need more forum moderators?

NO!

[fredinator]

Andrew, is it true that toilets flush the opposite way? If so, why I wonder? What else does that?

[Andrew]

Andrew, is it true that toilets flush the opposite way? If so, why I wonder? What else does that?

Yep, plus sinks/baths/whatever...

Does so due to gravitational forces being "upside down" to northern hemisphere. Cool stuff.

[stevew2]

Do you like "Air Supply" ?

[etcetera]

Does the expression Aussie/Australian kiss bother you at all?

[Vladan]

G'day Andrew, I've found my most favourite albums ever by going to your album reviews page, by taking your recommendations. I doubt I would of stummbled apon them overwise. One of my new favourite albums is Freedom Rock by the band H.E.A.T. IMO it's stellar, 10/10.

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

It's a little out of date now, but here ya go! And thnaks for the kind words about my reviews. Love doing them...

-------------------------

In order - 1-50:

Hysteria - Def Leppard
Big Life - Night Ranger
Tao - Rick Springfield
Whitesnake (1987) - Whitesnake
Thunder - Andy Taylor
House Of Lords - House Of Lords
Tom Cochrane & Red Rider - Tom Cochrane & Red Rider
5150 - Van Halen
Damn Yankees - Damn Yankees
Rover's Return - John Waite


Time To Burn - Giant
Rock Of Life - Rick Springfield
Bad English - Bad English
Living In Oz - Rick Springfield
Can't Hold Back - Eddie Money
Charlie Sexton - Charlie Sexton
Demon's Down - House Of Lords
One Way Home - Hooters
Absolutely - Rik Emmett
Sammy Hagar (I Never Said Goodbye) - Sammy Hagar


Vigilante - Magnum
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge - Van Halen
Swagger - Gun
Raised On Radio - Journey
Ready Or Not - Lou Gramm
Blue Murder - Blue Murder
Out Of The Silence - Dare
Into The Fire - Bryan Adams
Big Bam Boom - Hall & Oates
Mechanical Resonance - Tesla


Coverdale Page - Coverdale Page
7 Wishes - Night Ranger
Wings Of Heaven - Magnum
Surveillance - Triumph
Double Eclipse - Hardline
Lean Into It - Mr. Big
Mane Attraction - White Lion
Seventh One - Toto
Suspicious Heart - Van Stephenson
From Now On - Glenn Hughes


Man In Motion - Night Ranger
Working Class Dog - Rick Springfield
Hugo - Hugo
Temple Bar - John Waite
Law Of The Order - Shark Island
Heart - Heart
Isolation - Toto
Ragged Ass Road - Tom Cochrane
Reckless - Bryan Adams
Return Of The Great Gildersleeves - Danger Danger


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You can scrub Hysteria from the top. I haven't listened to that since JE was a prick to me.

Fantasitc!. That's an amazing list, I have a few of those albums, ROR what a great album, IMO the best of them all. But I will go about getting all the ones you listed. Yeah I was never a fan of Def Leppard anyway, JE is OVER RATED IMO of course. Thanks again Andrew, for taking the time to post that and answer our questions.

[Andrew]

Does the expression Aussie/Australian kiss bother you at all?

Aussie of course not!
Australian Kiss? WTF is that?

[gr8dane]

G'day Andrew, I've found my most favourite albums ever by going to your album reviews page, by taking your recommendations. I doubt I would of stummbled apon them overwise. One of my new favourite albums is Freedom Rock by the band H.E.A.T. IMO it's stellar, 10/10.

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

-------------------------

In order - 1-50:

Hysteria - Def Leppard



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You can scrub Hysteria from the top. I haven't listened to that since JE was a prick to me.

You wanna talk about it?

[Andrew]

G'day Andrew, I've found my most favourite albums ever by going to your album reviews page, by taking your recommendations. I doubt I would of stummbled apon them overwise. One of my new favourite albums is Freedom Rock by the band H.E.A.T. IMO it's stellar, 10/10.

What do you consider essential must own AOR albums, like a top 50? or even a top 20. Do you have a list, or a webpage with them. I would get them all, because I'm really missing out.

-------------------------

In order - 1-50:

Hysteria - Def Leppard



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You can scrub Hysteria from the top. I haven't listened to that since JE was a prick to me.

You wanna talk about it?

In what way? I think I said it all a long time back. Doesn't worry me now, just don't want to revisit it when I play music.