Aor

AOR, or Album-Oriented Rock, emerged in the early 1970s in America when radio stations decided that lengthy epics and blissfully smooth melodies were the way to win the hearts of listeners, ideally with some questionable haircuts. Characterised by polished production, catchy hooks, and the kind of guitar solos that make you want to lean back in your armchair and reflect on deeply important life choices, it sounds like a heartfelt hug from a satin jacket. Despite its reputation for being the slightly-too-sweet dessert of the rock world, AOR has managed to maintain a loyal fanbase, proving that sometimes it’s not just about raw emotion, but also about the right reverb settings.