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I had the 12" of "Rock On" (David Essex cover).

I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I just had to prove I was human in order to access the forum. It took me three attempts.

These guys are another example of the importance of "Frontiers" in our lives.

French farmers don't fuck around. Good on 'em.

It's mesmerising. Like a car crash, I don't want to look, but I can't help it. Love it.

Yeah, "Striker" is a quality band. I love this earlier track.

I had the revised cover on LP when it was released, based on seeing the video for "Livin' on a Prayer". I was 14. My Mum was pretty cool, so If it was released down here with the original cover, then I would still have been able to get it. I'm sure there would be many parents at the time though who would baulk at a cover like that, particularly parents of daughters. It's an interesting question.

My knowledge of "RUSH" is inadequate and I'm OK with that.

Well over my head, but brilliant.

At the risk of sounding like an idiot (what's new), I can't see anything odd about the first one. What am I missing?

I was just recently reminded of "Nestor" when I heard the new "Cruzh" single, "FL89". It's an homage to 1989. It's a great track, but not a patch on Nestor's "1989".

Revisiting some Chandler Mogel stuff. Many projects, always quality. He really is a "Hired Gun". This is a Killer track from the "Radio Exile" album.

Thanks for the info. I had no idea that apart from Chandler's vocals, it was a one man project. Impressive. I'll have to keep an eye on him.

Mate, I'm sorry. I've just created a thread on this album and only just noticed this one.

This one popped up on good old Amber's YouTube channel. I can't find anything about it or the band. I think it may be Chandler Mogel on vocals, but I'm not sure. Anyone heard this before? Here's a few tracks. Sort of Proggy Hard Rock. It's Great stuff.

I could watch this stuff all day. The precision marching through different formations is impressive enough, but then add playing a musical instrument into the mix.

Valentine is a tricky one. When it was released I considered It MHR. Admittedly, more on the lighter side of MHR, but not quite what I'd consider AOR. You're right about Heart. Another tricky one, but I'd go with MHR. Again, on the lighter side of the spectrum.

I still think my list is better... musically.

This would be my favourite set list for "Poison". Announcer : "I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen, but Poison are unable to perform tonight".

Yeah, I know it's all subjective, but in my opinion Icon, Valentine, Giant, Tyketto, Bad English and Unruly Child are MHR bands.

It'll be good to hear from Glen later this year. It's been a while. Sorry mate, I'm a shit stirrer.

Well there you go. I didn't know that. Still a bit strange.

I think it may be the Stan Bush version in the ad, which is strange considering it's an Aussie commercial.

Here's some more John Farnham Gold. The first track is from his "Little River Band" days and is an Aussie classic. The second track is an AC/DC cover that he absolutely nails. The third video is an appearance with Tom Jones on the iconic Aussie TV show, "Hey Hey It's Saturday" from 1990. I've posted this one before. It still blows me away everytime I watch it.

His name was mentioned in the press release. Considering some of the tangents we go on, I think it's a valid post.