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COMING SOON:
LIFER - S/T – Yet another mega rare album on many collectors want lists now gets a CD issue. Lifer was an incredible pomp rock / AOR band from Indiana. Originally released in 1980.
CINEMA - BREAK THE SILENCE – Mega obscure New York based AOR band gets its first ever CD release. Originally released in 1986 – this reissue will also include many unreleased bonus tracks!!
TERRY GANN - IF YOU'RE LISTENING (CD + BONUS DVD) - Excellent Melodic Rock / AOR produced and partly performed by Shooting Star's Van McLain. Terry had a brush with fame in the mid-80s with MTV's basement tapes video contest. All his video's and a live performance are included on the bonus DVD. Digitally remastered.
CHINA WATCH - THAT WAS THEN - Melodic Pop/Rock/AOR band from Portland, Oregon have recently recorded many of their 80’s original songs. Featuring Portland mainstay guitar hero Rick Galarneau aka Ricky G.
BRIAN JACK - PROMISE OF LOVE - Collaboration of Childs Play singer and Boot Camp's Tim Camp finally gets a re-issue. Top notch classy AOR.
DC STAR - ROCKIN' IN THE CLASSROOM - (1986) Finally a cd release from this highly underrated Melodic Hard Rock act. Features bonus tracks from their collectible picture disc EP!!
FX In Motion (1987) and In The Sky (1992) – Retrospect has now inked a deal with this excellent slightly progressive-tinged Melodic Rock / HI-Tech AOR band from Santa Cruz, CA and will be carrying both of their excellent releases layered with lush keyboards.
MAGUIRE – Bay-area melodic heartland rock / AOR featuring the late Jim Maguire finally gets a CD release!! Also features Brett Bloomfield and Pat Mosca.
LIGHTYEARS – Fantastic Washington-based female-fronted Melodic Rock / AOR. These recordings from the mid 80s and have never before seen the light of day until now! Wait til you hear these incredible tracks!!
DENNIS LIND - 1996 - If you are a fan of the voice of "Mariah" then you'll definitely need this in the collection. Solo release from the coveted vocalist of Mariah / Pretty Boy!!
CHAMPION – Halfway To Heaven – Coveted independent AOR 1986 release from Ohio-based band. You won’t want to miss this gem from the vaults!!
VFX - S/T - REMASTERED w/BONUS TRACK
& VFX - THE NEXT STEP – That’s right, both classic VFX albums will now be carried by Retrospect including an unreleased bonus track or 2. Melodic Rock / AOR at its finest.
SAVVY - MADE IN TEXAS – Classic Texas melodic rock / AOR album from the early 80’s FINALLY sees the light of day on CD!! Many have been waiting for this!!
CORNERSTONE – foundation – Rare Westcoast AOR gem from 1989.
WORLD WAR III – Classic 80’s melodic metal release from 1986.
INSANIA - (TBA - 1989-1993) - Chicago-based Melodic Hard Rock that recorded a plethora of songs back in the day. Looks like Retrospect will be releasing 2 albums of unearthed tracks from these extremely talented individuals. Wait til you hear the vocalist on these songs!
TYGER TYGER II - 1995 - Follow-up to their debut 1992 release - first time ever on cd. Progressive Metal.
INTRINSIC - 1988 - Classic U.S. Power Metal
M-80 - 1984-1986 - All of M-80s recordings on one cd. Featuring Niki Buzz of Vendetta. Another killer slab of American melodic hard rock.
VENDETTA - 1982 - An album that many have waited for finally gets its first cd release. Detroit-based Melodic Hard Rock band that MUST be heard!
QUICK - (1986) - If you liked the Dreamstreet and Sharx releases then check out this AOR treasure! Features members of Defcon, Dreamstreet and Zaza. First time EVER on cd!
KELLEY’S HEROES – 1992 – Hard hitting sunset strip hair metal band similar to Skid Row.
ZIGGURAT – SELF TITLED (1979) AND MELODIC SCANDAL (1982) – That’s right folks, this excellent Atlanta-based pomp-ish melodic rock / AOR band’s albums finally get a long awaited release on CD format. Melodic Scandal was produced by Eddie Offord!! Brace yourselves!
ORPHANN – Don’t Say No (1980) – Classic Melodic Rock / AOR Gem from this band from Kansas finally gets an official CD release with unreleased bonus tracks!!
PROBLEM CHILD s/t (1985) – Excellent Baltimore melodic hard rock / hair metal band led by Ronny Ecker released this mega rare album in 1985 and its finally getting a CD release – plus a slew of unreleased material for a 2nd album!!
HAVEN – Early 90’s Connecticut-based melodic hard rock band fronted by powerhouse female vocalist Rose Coppola.
MICHAEL FURLONG – Use It Or Lose It (1984) & Breakaway (1986). Both Furlong albums have finally made their way to CD!! Melodic hard rock / AOR at its finest!!
GINGER ROXX – Caught In The Act (1989). First time CD issue of this melodic hard rock / hair metal band from Cleveland featuring members of Chalice and Fragile..
GRAVEN IMAGE – Early 90’s melodic metal band from Salt Lake City.
THE JACKS – Awesome independent mid 80’s AOR band from Nebraska. First time ever on CD.
SPLIT IMAGE – Sign Of Aggression (1994) – 80’s style hair metal from Florida.
MASS – Voices In The Night (1988) & Take You Home (1986) – Much needed re-issue of these lost gems. Voices was produced by Michael Sweet of Stryper.
PROBLEM CHILD - Smashin Time (1994) - Collectors of 80s Melodic Hard Rock are falling over themselves trying to get a copy of this killer slice of Melodic Hard Rock and now it finally gets the re-issue treatment it deserves with a new look. An essential addition to the Hard Rock collection!
Also right around the corner:
THE GENTS
BUXX - KNICKERS DOWN
ALLIANCE - 2ND UNRELEASED ALBUM!!
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