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History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums

History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums

Update: 2025-06-17
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In Episode 312 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores a curious subset of rock history—unexpected AOR albums—by spotlighting bands like Heart and Yes that made surprising forays into glossy, radio-friendly territory during the early ’80s, blurring the lines between prog, pop, and proto–hair metal.



  1. Heart – “Heavy Heart”

  2. Yes – “City of Love”

  3. Blue Öyster Cult – “Eyes on Fire”

  4. Golden Earring – “Enough Is Enough”

  5. Sammy Hagar – “Remote Love”



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History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums

History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums

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