4 Rare 80s Albums [part 98] Aor, Rock May 2026

4 Rare 80s Albums [part 98] Aor, Rock May 2026

Other rare AOR and rock pieces from similar "Part 98" collections include:

The "4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 98]" series highlights deep-cut AOR and rock gems that often escaped mainstream radio but remain highly prized by collectors. A particularly interesting piece from this era is the self-titled 1983 release by . The "Fortune" Story (1985) 4 Rare 80s Albums [Part 98] AOR, Rock

A fictionalized "lost classic" often used in modern AOR tributes to capture the specific 1980s Bay Area sound. Other rare AOR and rock pieces from similar

Featured in melodic rock circles as an underrated late-80s entry from the veteran Canadian band. Featured in melodic rock circles as an underrated

Despite having a high-budget sound, the album was released on the small MCA Camel label, which went bankrupt shortly after the record's release. This limited its distribution significantly, making original vinyl and CD copies extremely difficult to find for decades.

While often associated with mid-80s AOR, debut is a cornerstone for "cult" melodic rock fans.

Vocalist Larry Greene later gained fame for performing "Through the Fire" on the Top Gun soundtrack, further cementing the album's status as a "lost classic" among 80s movie and rock aficionados.