Album-oriented Rock

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) is a radio-driven rock genre that emerged in the 1970s, emphasizing full album experiences over hit singles. Blending elements of progressive rock, hard rock, and melodic rock, AOR features polished production, memorable hooks, intricate instrumentation, and a balance between accessibility and artistic depth. Bands in this genre often incorporate atmospheric keyboards, soaring guitar solos, and strong vocal melodies, crafting songs that appeal to both mainstream audiences and dedicated rock fans. AOR remains influential, bridging classic rock, soft rock, and progressive music with a refined yet emotionally engaging sound.

Latest Album-oriented Rock Release
undefined album image
The Ascendance
Album - 11 Tracks - Released April 25, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Dire Straits
Smokie
Eloy
Red Rider
Kim Mitchell
Russ Ballard
Top Playlists
80s Rock 2 Album-oriented Rock artists
Dire Straits Top Radio 1 Album-oriented Rock artist
Reddit's prettiest songs 1 Album-oriented Rock artist
The Needle / Taiwan - Emerging 1 Album-oriented Rock artist
Reddit's "Perfect" Song List 1 Album-oriented Rock artist
The Needle / Taiwan 1 Album-oriented Rock artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 14 Album-oriented Rock artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 309 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Album-oriented Rock artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. April 25, 2025
  2. April 25
  3. April 17
  4. April 10
  5. April 4
  6. March 31
  7. March 18
  8. March 18
  9. February 28
  10. February 28
  11. February 27
  12. February 21
  13. February 17
  14. February 13
  15. February 12
  16. February 7
  17. February 5
  18. January 24
  19. January 22
  20. January 10
  21. December 27, 2024
  22. December 18
  23. November 29
  24. November 26
  25. November 8
    undefined album image
    Tell Me
    1 tracks
  26. October 22
  27. September 13
  28. August 23
  29. June 14
    undefined album image
    Summer
    1 tracks
  30. May 10
    undefined album image
    No More
    1 tracks
  31. May 3
    undefined album image
    Tumbi
    1 tracks
  32. April 19
    undefined album image
    Why
    2 tracks
  33. March 28
    undefined album image
    Sirene
    1 tracks
  34. March 22
  35. March 8
  36. February 23
  37. January 19
  38. January 11
  39. November 23, 2023
  40. October 13
  1. April 4, 2025
  2. February 28
  3. February 27
  4. February 21
  5. February 17
  6. February 13
  7. February 12
  8. February 7
  9. February 5
  10. January 24
  11. January 22
  12. January 10
  13. December 27, 2024
  14. December 18
  15. November 29
  16. November 26
  17. November 8
    undefined album image
    Tell Me
    1 tracks
  18. October 22
  19. September 13
  20. August 23