Aldo Nova [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track: 'foolin Yourself (Demo Version)'.

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Average customer rating:

The Best of Aldo Nova: Greatest Hits Series Aldo Nova Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Donnie Iris The Nature Of The Beast Classic Masters Aldo Nova Loverboy Classics: Their Greatest Hits ASIN: B000GRTQXO Release Date: 2006-09-04

Tracks:

1. Fantasy
2. Foolin' Yourself
3. Ball And Chain
4. Hot Love
5. You're My Love
6. Monkey On Your Back
7. Hey Operator
8. Cry Baby Cry
9. Victim Of A Broken Heart
10. Always Be Mine
11. Tonight (Lift Me Up)
12. Rumours Of You
13. Heartless
14. Fallen Angel
15. Twitch

Average customer rating: Give it up for Aldo: A Great Song From A Great Canadian, eh? Great rock Underrated Aldo A Sound Unto Itself TRUE EIGHTIES

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Tracks:

1. Fantasy
2. Hot Love
3. It's Too Late
4. Ball And Chain
5. Heart To Heart
6. Foolin' Yourself
7. Under The Gun
8. You're My Love
9. Can't Stop Lovin' You
10. See The Light

Customer Reviews:

Give it up for Aldo: A Great Song From A Great Canadian, eh?.......2007-04-09

Fantasy was a big deal on rock radio in 1982 and really, how can you not like it? Young Aldo elbowed aside Triumph, Chilliwack and April Wine to build the ladder upon which Loverboy climbed out of Great White North obscurity to red leather and headband fame 'round the world.

Aldo Nova, I hoist my Maple Leaf-emblazoned glass of Caesar in salute to you!

Great rock.......2006-04-05

Indeed I wasn't born back in 1982.. but Aldo is something unique that you don't hear everyday. On Itunes, some classify him as hair metal.... I could agree with that on slight terms. Still, he's a great singer. On the song "Hot Love" in the begining when he's singing, he reminds me of Lou Gramm a little with his singing, with that rapid style.

Overall, he's a great guitarist, and musician. Great time to release this in 1982. If he released it in the late 1980's there would be a little trouble, since it was more heavy metal. But over all, I enjoy this cd alot, and always will love it.

The Axe Man "Charles Passantino"

Underrated Aldo.......2005-12-07

This has to be one of the most underrated albums of all time, especially internationally. The layered vocals, multitude of instrumentation and song presentation is as strong as you'll ever hear. Its a shame that the sample of "Fantasy" doesn't include the opening guitar riff. It would quite simply "blow you away". Aldo Nova is a true musician.

A Sound Unto Itself.......2004-10-25

I know that this album was made in the early Eighties,but to me it has a faint echo of the complex arrangements and ethereal sounds of its precursors from "Yes" and "Pink Floyd", the "moonscape" and atmospheric sounds,and the echo chamber quality of the singer's voice. It has all that without getting tedious as some of the music by the aforementioned artists can do. This is a great album for getting a flavor of that music without having to committ wholeheartedly,because as earlier reviewers say,it also has the power-ballad/early hair metal flavor also to keep it grounded and listenable.Just a great album by a great musician.

TRUE EIGHTIES.......2004-08-09

THIS IS A 1980'S CLASSIC. ALDO'S STYLE OF GUITAR PLAYING HAS ALWAYS IMPRESSED ME, AND SO HAS HIS ALMOST GIRLISH SINGING. ON MANY OF THE TRACKS, HE FLIRTS WITH HARD ROCK AND OTHER SUCH ELEMENTS. ROCK ON, ALDO, CAUSE THIS IS ONE ROCKIN' ALBUM, AND IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITES!

Average customer rating: As awesome now as it was then awesome cd Aldo Is A Genius Pop Metal Blueprint Remastered Aldo Nova's First And Best

Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blood on the Bricks A Portrait of Aldo Nova The Nature Of The Beast Worlds Apart Asia ASIN: B0001XAMOU Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

1. Fantasy
2. Hot Love
3. It's Too Late
4. Ball And Chain
5. Heart To Heart
6. Foolin' Yourself
7. Under The Gun
8. You're My Love
9. Can't Stop Lovin' You
10. See The Light
11. Foolin' Yourself

Customer Reviews:

As awesome now as it was then.......2007-07-05

I originally had the LP when it first came out in the early 80s. I was feeling nostalgic for good music since most of the current music played on the radio is not that great. The album is just as fabulous as I remember. The guitar playing, the lyrics, and the general energetic vibe beats this generic American Idol crap any day.

awesome cd.......2006-07-09

One of Aldo Nova's greatest album from the 80's, a must have for the 80's era or those that grew up in the 80's.

One of my favorites from the 80's...........................

Aldo Is A Genius.......2006-01-03

This album is pure pop/rock magic. Aldo Nova plays every instrument, wrote every song, and even produced the original album. Many consider him a sort of one hit wonder because "Fantasy" is the only song people really know. The song still gets played on the radio too. Every song is great, lyrically. His lyrics are very deep. Also, he can play a mean guitar. If you like bands like Triumph, you must buy this album.

Pop Metal Blueprint Remastered.......2004-07-28

Aldo Nova's 1982 self-titled debut is a blueprint for the pop metal, or sometimes deridely called hair metal, music that would become tremendously popular throughout the 80's. The album is built around double tracked guitar riffs, sledgehammer drums and crisp melodies. The songs are either rocking anthems or power ballads. Mr. Nova spent three years as George Harrison in a Canadian version of Beatlemania, so he brought a strong sense of melody to the power chords. The album's open track and first single is the superb "Fantasy". The song opens to the sounds of helicopters and then kicks in with a searing guitar riff. The lyrics are pure 80's hedonism with talk of street girls and white powder. Mr. Nova was also one of the first artists to embrace MTV and his video for the song is a classic and peaked at number 23 on the charts. "Ball & Chain" and "You're My Love" are strong power ballads. "Foolin' Yourself" has a strong pop sound and was a small hit peaking at 65. "Heart To Heart" & "See The Light" heavily incorporate synthesizers into the mix. The album had a strong influence on Bon Jovi (whose cousin engineered the album) and he practically copies the album's format on his first few releases (Mr. Nova plays guitar on Bon Jovi's first hit "Runaway"). The album peaked at number 8 in early 1982, but Mr. Nova would never again crack the top 50 on the charts. He would later go on to big success as a songwriter and producer mostly notable for fellow French-Canadian Celine Dion for which he would win a Grammy for his production. This is a superb remastering of the album. The sound is a marked improvement over the original CD release which contained alot of hiss. Their is one bonus track, a demo version of the album's second single, "Foolin' Yourself", but the overall sound improvement is reason enough to buy th ealbum.

Aldo Nova's First And Best.......2004-05-14

ALDO NOVA is Aldo Nova's first- and best- album. The big hit was "Fantasy", but other songs on the CD cut pretty deep lyrically, too. The expanded version features improved mastering and an alternate version of "Foolin' Yourself." On many tracks everything except drums is played by Nova himself or with one other person. This album was a prototype for much of the "hair metal" that came later, but is much more complex musically. This was the bridge between the Montrose/Foghat/Ted Nugent 70s hard rock sound and the Bon Jovi/Def Leppard pop-metal style. Get this album as soon as you can.

Average customer rating: Canadian Gold MAN LAID LOW BY THE FICKLE RUN OF FASHION Excellent compilation THE FIRST THREE A good, generous sampling of Aldo Nova

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Tracks:

1. Fantasy
2. Hot Love
3. It's Too Love
4. Ball And Chain
5. Heart To Heart
6. Foolin' Yourself
7. Under The Gun
8. See The Light
9. Armageddon (Race Cars)/Armageddon
10. Monkey On Your Back
11. Hey Operator
12. Africa (Primal Love)/Hold Back The Night
13. All Night Long
14. Always Be MIne
15. Victim Of A Broken Heart
16. Rumours Of You
17. Tonight (Lift Me Up)
18. Lay Your Love On Me

Customer Reviews:

Canadian Gold.......2006-01-25

Montreal's Aldo Nova has to be one of the most underrated artists of all time, especially internationally. The layered vocals, multitude of instrumentation and song presentation is as strong as you'll ever hear. I'd like to add a bit of trivia to all of the glowing reviews already posted for this compilation. The cut "Hey Operator" from the 1983 album Subject was penned by Carl Dixon of Coney Hatch and included on their self titled 1982 album and mixed by Kim Mitchell. One of the few tracks that Aldo didn't have a hand in writing. But Aldo Nova is a song writer, singer and a true musician in his own right. This album verifies that fact. Enjoy.

MAN LAID LOW BY THE FICKLE RUN OF FASHION.......2004-05-04

Aldo Nova had the misfortune of being a man of his time. The 1980's suffers from a lot of bad press. The 1980's has a bad reputation in part because Ronald Reagan was president for eight of those years and many regarded the mere fact that Reagan was in the White House as a personal insult to themselves. Many were just determined to have a bad time while he was there. Musically, the 1980's suffered under the infamous "production values" the big thinkers in the music industry thought were so absolutely necessary. This involved a souped up production in which all the rough edges were knocked off and all the sounds were mixed to bright finish. More to the point, guitars were placed to the back in the mix and synth keyboards were an inescapable presence. This is what the big thinkers believed was the wave of the future and the buying public did not disabuse them of this notion.

Fast-forward into the 1990's and the emergence of the "Seattle" sound. Suddenly the public dropped all the old 1980's workhorses. Out of fashion became the 1980's "over production" of record albums. Gone was the "were they or weren't they" man or woman deliberate stage mystic. Gone were the giant "lion's mane" hairdos.

What remains is a giant ten-year stretch we view with distain. My daughter came of age in the 1980's. My son (born several years after my daughter) came of age in the 1990's. My son tells me he feels sorry for my daughter because she had to listen to "all that crap" in the 80's.

Aldo Nova didn't have "big hair" and no one mistook him for Madonna; but he did delve into that "over-production" values big time. Aldo was an excellent guitarist who knew his chops but in keeping with the times his instrument gets buried in the mix.

The result is modern folk look down their noses at him. This is unfair. As this collection shows, Aldo Nova made some aggressive and smart music. Yet Nova also belonged to that much despised School Of Music known as "melodic rock". Given the context he worked in, Nova made some excellent records.

This collection draws from three albums. Most heavily from "Aldo Nova" and "Subject". Aldo's third album "Twitch" was ignored in its time and so it is represented with only four cuts.

"Fantasy" and "Monkey On Your Back" are here as you would expect; but there is a wealth of lesser-known material here as well. Most of it done to the level of both of these two "hits" which makes one wonder why they weren't staples on the radio as well.

We tend to regard Aldo Nova as a minor figure in the 1980's music universe. That he was. He was also very good. While Aldo Nova played within the confines of the music orthodoxy, he did try to point it in another direction. Rock and Roll is guitar music. Synth keyboards are great but a little goes a long way. With the exception of Jerry Lee Lewis, rock songs driven by keyboards tend to plod along due to the physical nature of plunking fingers on little pieces of wood. The synth sounds once thought to be so fresh and modern now only sound dated and amateurish. Every bit of that is true. But Aldo Nova was head and shoulders above most of the music of the time. This is good stuff.

Excellent compilation.......2004-03-26

Over the years, the vast majority of the world's guitar masterminds have been either American or British. But in the early eighties, a huge exception to the rule came on to the growing power rock scene - Aldo Nova. This guy shelled out a ton of excellent rockers, and at long last has released a hits compilation. Read on for my review of A Portrait of Aldo Nova.

PROS:
-If you're searching for Aldo Nova's biggest hit, Fantasy, you'll find it here.
-Other worthwhile hits can also be found here.
-In addition to hits, you get a number of underrated masterpieces.
-This compilation covers three excellent albums.
-It's an affordable compilation.
-A number of stores carry it, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding it.
-You get eighteen tracks on a single compact disc!

CONS:
-While a good compilation, it doesn't cover all of his material.
-Why are there seven tracks from the first album? It's a good album, but that's overkill!
-As with many artists, there are several underrated masterpieces that should have made the cut but didn't.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a very good, though not perfect compilation covering Aldo Nova's first three albums. If you're looking for good Loverboy-style power rock, look no further than Aldo Nova.

THE FIRST THREE.......2002-03-20

Aldo's first three cds, ALDO NOVA (4 stars), SUBJECT, ALDO NOVA (3), and TWITCH (2), are represented here. Most of the cd's music comes from his first release, ALDO NOVA, with 8 of the 10 songs on the cd from that album. The songs are also grouped by the cds, that they were on. Upon listening to this cd, you can tell were on cd ends, and the songs from the next one begins. ALDO is more middle of the road hard rock. SUBJECT is more toward the heavy metal side, and TWITCH is lite pop.
All the good songs, Fantasy, Hot Love, Ball and Chain, Heart to Heart, Monkey on Your Back, Hold Back the Night, Victim of a Broken Heart, & Tonight, are on this cd.
Only complaint, is the edited version of Armageddon. The best part of the song is the beginning, and it's not their.
This disk is a must buy, and if your not a Aldo fan, pick it up and crank it up.

A good, generous sampling of Aldo Nova.......2001-05-10

A Portrait of Aldo Nova, released in 1991, was the first album that I listened to from this Canadian musician. Beforehand, I think that the only song I had heard from Aldo Nova was "Fantasy." I find his music to be worthy, pleasing, and catchy. This hits compilation is taken from Nova's first three releases: his self-titled debut Aldo Nova (1982), Subject (1983), and Twitch (1985). A total of 18 tracks is included--eight from the first disc, seven from the second one, and three from the third. Everything from his first album is represented on this disc except for "You're My Love" and Can't Stop Lovin' You." All of the material is in a pop rock musical direction. I think that every song is worthwhile; all of them sport tight musicianship and gratifying sound quality. According to the CD packaging, this collection of songs has been digitally remastered, but I don't hear any improvement in sound quality. I like Nova's skilled guitar playing, too--his guitar solos are taut and energetic. When it comes to his good, distinctive vocals, I can't think of any other singer that I've heard that sounds like him. I also like how keyboards are used in combination with the guitar playing. Examples of songs that I enjoy are "Fantasy," "Ball and Chain," "Under the Gun," "Monkey on Your Back," and "Victim of a Broken Heart." The memorable and catchy "Fantasy" displays a frenetic, fast-fingered guitar solo; additionally, Nova plays all of the instruments on this cut except for the drums. The nice ballad "Ball and Chain" has an attractive chorus and a smooth guitar solo. "Under the Gun" features a well-constructed, appealing keyboard intro and a pleasurable chorus--another one where he performs every instrument besides the drums. The energy-filled "Monkey on Your Back" is a solid piece with tight, emphatic-sounding singing--also, this is a selection that features him solely playing everything but the drums. The keyboard playing from Nova on "Always Be Mine" is encompassing and pretty. "Victim of a Broken Heart" is another warm and engaging ballad that contains a good guitar solo. There's also a cover tune called "Hey Operator" that's respectable and originally performed by a Canadian band by the name of Coney Hatch. A Portrait of Aldo Nova is just over 74 minutes in duration. The CD insert contains an informative essay and a black and white photo of him. Anybody that's interested in sampling an overview of Aldo Nova's music shouldn't be disappointed with this consistent collection of songs. A Portrait of Aldo Nova is enjoyable from start to finish.

Average customer rating: Excellent, as always. Track Correction also...

Under the Gun...A Portrait Of Aldo Nova Manufacturer: Acadia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Humanity-Hour 1 Black Rain Snakes & Arrows ASIN: B000OT6WMM Release Date: 2007-04-30

Tracks:

1. Fantasy
2. Hot Love
3. It's Too Late
4. Ball and Chain
5. Heart to Heart
6. Foolin' Yourself
7. Under the Gun
8. You're My Love
9. Can't Stop Lovin' You
10. See the Light
11. Foolin' Yourself [Alternatve Version]

Tracks:

1. Subject's Theme
2. Armageddon (Race Cars)
3. Armageddon
4. Monkey on Your Back
5. Hey Operator
6. Cry Baby Cry
7. Victim of a Broken Heart
8. Africa (Primal Love)
9. Hold Back the Night
10. Always Be Mine
11. All Night Long
12. War Suite
13. Prelude to Paradise
14. Paradise
15. Tonite (Lift Me Up) [*]
16. Rumours of You [*]
17. Heartless [*]
18. Fallen Angel [*]
19. Twitch [*]

Album Description

Two CD retrospective from this innovative Canadian Hard Rock guitarist and cult hero. This double disc features his first two albums (1981's Aldo Nova and 1983's Subject) in their entirety plus five songs from his third full-length (1985's Twitch). Apart from a handful of his own albums, Aldo Nova has worked with the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi and Lita Ford. Evangeline 2007

Customer Reviews:

Excellent, as always. Track Correction also..........2007-05-31

First off, track one on here says "Fastway", and it should be "Fantasy".

Secondly, nothing new here, but the same outstanding sound Nova has become known for. His guitar work is outstanding, and while some of the music may seem dated by today's standards, it was, at the time, fairly progressive while many times following the typical song formula: intro, verse one, chorus, verse two, chorus, solo, sometimes verse three, chorus, and fade out. His guitar sound is very crisp, and fast. Guitarists today I would compare him to would be maybe John Petrucci (a legend in his own right).

He is my favorite musician from those days, and this collection seems to be released a lot. :) But I will buy it anyway!

I would love to see new material from him, but he is quite content writing and working behind the scenes.

Average customer rating: Aldo Nova - Subject Canada's answer to Tony MacAlpine Nova's masterpiece DIE HARD ALDO NOVA FAN Maybe you had to be there...

Subject...Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Aldo Nova Aldo Nova Big Life Breaking the Chains Quarterflash ASIN: B0000025VH Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Subject's Theme
2. Armageddon (Race Cars)
3. Armageddon
4. Monkey On Your Back
5. Hey Operator
6. Cry Baby Cry
7. Victim Of A Broken Heart
8. Africa (Primal Love)
9. Hold Back The Night
10. Always Be Mine
11. All Night Long
12. War Suite
13. Prelude To Paradise
14. Paradise

Customer Reviews:

Aldo Nova - Subject.......2006-05-10

This album is an absolute work of art. Aldo Nova did not lose anything in the time it took to make his second album. His combination of great vocals blended with wonderful well thought out instruments, made an album to be remembered. I bought the record the first day of it's release back in 1983 and have had it since. Sadly I have not been able find the cd. This album was just as good as his self entitled album which contained "Fantasy". I would have to agree with another review which says "get this cd at any cost."

Canada's answer to Tony MacAlpine.......2006-03-09

It's a shame that most of Aldo Nova's commercial success is restricted mostly to a single song ("Fantasy" from his first release) because this guy is one of the most incredibly talented musicians the rock world has ever heard. As much as I enjoy "Fantasy", his next album has even better songs.

Aldo Nova released 5 excellent albums (Aldo Nova in 1982; Subject: Aldo Nova in 1983; Twitch in 1985; Blood On The Bricks in 1991; and Nova's Dream in 1997). I love all of them, but Subject is my personal favorite. He is one of the great guitarists and a darn good singer. He has also played bass, keyboards, and drum / percussion machines on many of his songs (alongside some studio guests). This guy is a VERSATILE musician (reminds me of Tony MacAlpine, who has exhibited great mastery for both keyboards and guitars as has Aldo Nova).

Subject begins with the instrumental trio of Subject's Theme, Armageddon (Race Cars), and Armageddon. Some cool keyboards in the beginning, followed by motor-sound reminescent of a day at the auto races, and then BOOM!! - the fast-paced Armageddon kicks in with some of Aldo Nova's most memorable fretwork.

"Monkey On Your Back" was the first song here to recieve much airplay on the heavy rock radio stations. Lyrically it takes on an anti-heroin abuse theme. It's a memorable, heavy guitar riff with some interesting voice synthesizer accompaniment and more memorable guitar soloing. Probably my personal favorite from Subject. "Always Be Mine" was the other single released from Subject - a more commercially friendly tune than the former.

"Hey Operator" and "Cry Baby Cry" are two fast-paced rockers heavy laden with keyboard work, and the latter has yet another very memorable guitar solo. "All Night Long" is another fast-pace roker with some heavy keyboard emphasis. All of these are as good as anything that came from Aldo's debut release.

"Victim Of A Broken Heart is a ballad, as is "Paradise" that finishes off the record. I do like both of those songs, although I think Aldo Nova's best ballad was to follow on his next release, "Surrender Your Heart" from TWITCH.

"Africa (Primal Love)" has Aldo Nova making some interesting animal sounds with his guitar (Van Halen fans have listened to Eddie to the same thing also) accompanied with some tribal-sounding beats on the drums and atmospheric keyboards. "Always Be Mine" and "Hold Back The Night" are very melodic tracks. Reminds me of the likes Dokken and maybe the Scorpions.

It's too bad that only Aldo Nova's debut CD is still in print, as he had a LOT to offer the hard rock community with his other release that are even better. Most of his out-of-print stuff is now rare and very difficult to find, and some of those CD's can be quite pricey (at this writing, I've seen Subject sell for over $50 and Nova's Dream sell for almost $90!). So if you can grad those CD's cheap, do it FAST!! Aldo Nova is nowadays writing songs for other artists like Celine Dion, and I've not heard anything in YEARS to indicate he will be releasing more solo recordings.

(Incidentally, his real name is Aldo Caporuscio.)

Nova's masterpiece.......2005-06-15

Subject... Aldo Nova (1983.) Aldo Nova's second album.

Aldo Nova was a guitar god - no questions asked. Although pretty much forgotten in this modern age due to his retirement and changing musical trends, those who do discover his music will not deny that it is an excellent sound no one else ever had or ever will. His 1982 debut spawned Fantasy, an AOR staple that gets heavy radio play, even to this day - it's just a shame it would be his only really big hit. Later releases of his wouldn't get the same hype, sadly. His second album, Subject... Aldo Nova, arrived in 1983. Read on for my review.

I wasn't expecting Aldo Nova's sophomore album to top his debut - I'd heard it was awkwardly progressive and Nova's sophomore jinx. I'd also heard it didn't top the debut. None of that crap was true. THIS IS ALDO NOVA'S ULTIMATE ALBUM. The album is progressive, melodic, and hard rocking - three things I LOVE from rock albums. The sound here is, in my opinion, a better one than the one Nova used on his debut (and that's saying a lot since I LOVED his debut!) Rather than Loverboy-esque hard pop rock, Nova's sophomore album opts for a melodic heavy sound - one that he would never top in my personal opinion. There are a lot of brief instrumentals on this album, and every one of them showcases Nova's guitar virtuoso skills. This is one of those albums that's tough to put into words - experiencing it for yourself is the best way to get an opinion for it. Admittingly, it's possible you'll like Nova's first album more than this one (it's the one most people remember him for), so I recommend buying that one first, and if you want to beyond the debut, buy Subject. More likely than not, you won't regret it.

Sadly, all of Aldo Nova's albums are long out of print, with the lone exception of his recently-reissued self-titled debut. Hopefully his entire catalogue will get the same treatment the debut album did, since that isn't his ONLY good album. If you want to get Subject... in the meantime, you're likely gonna have to order it or find a used copy.

Subject... Aldo Nova RULES. Aldo Nova's debut was a masterpiece, but this is (in my opinion) a superior album! I really think Nova found a sound all his own with this release (while I loved the debut album, I did find it to be a bit cheesy at times (not that that's a bad thing) and too similar to Loverboy at places.) I give this album my strongest recommendation, but only after you've heard Nova's debut. THIS is the best Aldo Nova album, but you'll appreciate it more if you here his first album first.

DIE HARD ALDO NOVA FAN.......2004-10-15

I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG FAN OF ALDO NOVA EVER SINCE THE DEBUT.
I FOUND "SUBJECT" TO BE RATHER INTERESTING. DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT. ALL THE TRACKS WERE PUT TOGETHER VERY INTELLEGENTLY. ALL THE SONGS BLEND TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY.
ALDO NOVA IS BY FAR A MUSICAL GENUIS!

Maybe you had to be there..........2004-08-01

...but the truth is, if you were watching MTV in the early '80's or listening to AOR you were well familiar with a song/video called "Fantasy" by a guy called Aldo Nova...it's a song that still finds its place in the rotation for "classic rock" radio stations even today.

And even though the follow-up single/video, "Ball And Chain" was pretty good, you wondered just what this guy was capable of; he had already proved that he COULD BE Canada's Paul McCartney (at least in the sense that he could play all required instruments and perform all necessary vocals on a successful debut album).

"Subject...", sadly out-of-print as of this writing, proves that indeed the potential was there. This early Bon Jovi protege' (see the liner notes for the "Bon Jovi" debut CD) proves that he was indeed a force to be reckoned with regarding the atmosphere in which the early 1980's recording industry was leading...hey, if Loverboy and April Wine could score gold and platinum records Stateside, why not a guy who could write, arrange, and perform most (if not all) the musical/vocal parts on a single album?

Possibly because Aldo tried to follow mid-'70's Canadian rock gods Rush into the realm of AOR success via the pretentious route of the "concept album"...always a dangerous trek for those better suited for the pop/rock genre...and unfortunately, Aldo found that the people who REALLY dug his debut album and those who loved Pink Floyd or Rush weren't exactly the same peer group.

Nonetheless, this album was received warmly enough so that Aldo was given the sandwich position in a North American tour with Blue Oyster Cult (headliners, obviously) and German heavy metal up-&-comers Accept (of "Balls To The Wall" fame).

Things looked good...it was a great tour (I saw it with primo seats), but for some reason the USA music press never caught on. Maybe Aldo Nova was lost under the radar. If so, that's a d@mn shame...because this guy is a musician's musician.

Anyway, this is a rather ambitious project for a guy releasing only (at the time) his 2nd album on a major label...and it is possible the label got cold feet at the prospect of releasing it...but the truth is there are a number of radio friendly songs on this album...see "Monkey On Your Back", "Hey Operator", "Victim Of A Broken Heart", "Always Be Mine", and "All Night Long".

Sequenced between those tracks are a number of "experimental" songs that give this album the degree of "what the f#$& was he thinking?" license that doom most prog-rock offerings to lore and legend...but the truth is that compared to both earlier and later releases, Aldo Nova was trying to get the most out of art for the sake of art itself. Whether this means anything coming from a guy with a mullet at the time is for history to decide...but the truth is that this an ambitious album that may well have been let down by its label...and the success of other video-oriented bands at the time.

For fans of early-'80's pop/rock, this is required listening. For people who wonder if Aldo Nova ever recorded anything after "Fantasy", prepare to be completely blown away. Find this one at all cost.

Average customer rating: Aldo's Best BRIGHT LIGHTS BECKON AGAIN?

Blood on the Bricks Aldo Nova Manufacturer: Lemon Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aldo Nova The Best of Aldo Nova: Greatest Hits Series A Portrait of Aldo Nova Nova's Dream World Upside Down ASIN: B0002LHQIG Release Date: 2004-09-06

Tracks:

1. Blood on the Bricks
2. Medicine Man
3. Bang Bang
4. Someday
5. Young Love
6. Modern World
7. This Ain't Love
8. Hey Ronnie (Veronica's Song)
9. Touch of Madness
10. Bright Lights

Album Description

UK reissue of the rocker's fourth album, originally issued in 1991, featuring production by Jon Bon Jovi who also contributes eight songs, lead, & backing vocals. Original artwork & sleeve notes. Lemon. 2004.

Album Details

Aldo Nova Exploded on to the Rock Scene with an International Selling Debut Album in 1981. Three Years Later He Assisted a Fledgling Bon Jovi with their Debut Album and in 1991 it was Payback! featuring an All-star Cast of Some of Rock's Biggest Names, this Album Boasts Appearances By, Among Others, Bryan Adams Co-writer Jim Vallance and American Idol Judge and Multi Grammy Award Winning Record Producer Randy Jackson on Bass. The Real Catch, However, is Jon Bon Jovi, who Co-wrote Most of the Album and Contributes Vocals to Nine of the 10 Tracks! this was Done as a Thank You for Aldo Nova's Work on the "Young Guns" Soundtrack 12 Months Earlier. Features Comprehensive Bonus Sleevenotes from Malcolm Dome (Total Rock/Classic Rock), this is a Real Piece of Lost Rock Treasure.

Customer Reviews:

Aldo's Best.......2006-03-03

This was Aldo Nova's best release with at least 5 songs that should have been singles. The record company really dropped the ball on this one. Buy this long out-of-print cd before it disappears again forever!

BRIGHT LIGHTS BECKON AGAIN?.......2005-01-25

The most accessible Aldo Nova release came at the dawn of the ninties. Assisted by his friendship with Jon Bon Jovi in production and songwriting the only downside could be that this is very much like a Bon Jovi album. It is a small consideration because the album is so good it becomes a mute point. But trust me you do think it when you first hear it. I believe Nova and Bon Jovi had written together for the "Young Guns II" CD and this may be the continued efforts of those sessions. Certainly the music does all the talking with the Sweet-like title track (complete with Ballroom Blitz style mid vocal section) and early highlight "Medicine Man" which is very atmospheric with a hypnotic Indian chant aspect. "Bang Bang" is a little annoying and does indeed sound like a "New Jersey" cast off. The Nova of the "Twitch" era returns in "Someday" which is a triumph down to its heart felt words and their heart felt delivery, a big power pop ballad. "Young Love" is street poetry in the Jovi-esque "Livin On A prayer" Westside Story kind of way. It's hard not too like. "Modern World" talks about the many things not to like about modern life in America and is the deepest thing lyrically on offer complete with it's anger. "This Ain't Love" is the least successful outing on this release trying a little too hard to be late eighties hair rock that had already fallen from grace. "Hey Ronnie" is another love on the roof tops ditty and although it is pure schmaltz you can't help but fall in love with it and surely must be another highlight. "Touch of Madness" and "Brightlights" close things out with the closing cut being the best of the two ending things in similar style to how it all began at track one, a guitar workout. A very good release and certainly recommended for Aldo and Bon Jovi fans alike. All but forgotten by the rush towards the doom and gloom of grunge. Buy it to play whilst driving at fast speeds in the car and too remind you that music can be fun.

Average customer rating: A Calm Way to Enjoy Celin's Hits

Piano Strings Tribute to the Music of Celine Dion Manufacturer: Tribute Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Piano Strings Tribute to the Phantom of the Opera Piano Strings Tribute to Barbra Streisand All The Way...A Decade of Song Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0002DB5CW Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. A New Day Has Come
2. That's The Way It Is
3. My Heart Will Go On
4. To Love You More
5. It's All Coming Back To Me Now
6. Because You Loved Me
7. The Power Of Love
8. Beauty And The Beast
9. All By Myself
10. The Prayer

Product Description

1. A New Day Has Come
2. That's The Way It Is
3. My Heart Will Go On
4. To Love You More
5. It's All Coming Back To Me Now
6. Because You Loved Me
7. The Power Of Love
8. Beauty And The Beast
9. Nothing Broken But My Heart
10. All By Myself

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

A Calm Way to Enjoy Celin's Hits.......2005-07-08

This album has collected most of Celin's greatest hits and played them to the piano with a pleasant suggestion of the stringed instruments in the background. It would be more complete if Where Does My Heart Beat Now and I Drove All Night were also included. Nevertheless, the orchestration is awesome, and the music overall is very soothing. The tempo is slow and benefitial for studying or just relaxing. The tracks just melt into each other, and you find yourself filling the lyrics to the various songs as they play. This Cd is especially good if you are an enthusiastic fan of Celin Dion and classical music because the two concepts are blended in this album. And even if you are neither, the music is quite calming anyways.

Average customer rating: Novas Dream Comes True Not the Aldo Nova that we're used to. Music From The Mothership Dreaming for more Nova's dream

Nova's Dream Aldo Nova Manufacturer: Demuzik ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aldo Nova Blood on the Bricks Perfect Timing Mega Force ASIN: B00000JWQJ Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

1. My Soul To Keep
2. Is There Anybody Out There?
3. Dreamwalk
4. Are You Inexperienced?
5. Excuse Me While I Scream!!!
6. The Pressure's Killing Me
7. Pressure Cooker
8. Falling Back/An Angel Whispered
9. Freedom
10. Where Am I Now?
11. Elaye
12. Dada
13. Coming Home
14. Lighting Up
15. Mary Jane
16. Carlito's Way
17. Wake Up!!!
18. The End

Customer Reviews:

Novas Dream Comes True.......2006-08-17

Ignore "A Music Fans" Review and call it a day folks. This album is the perfect final work of art. His talent held true in this album as in all his other albums. Whatever you have to pay for it, PAY IT! It is, without doubt, one of his best albums. Great blend of musical instruments with vocals. Great guitar in songs like "Mary Jane" and very emotional in instrumental songs like "The End". It is a must have for any Aldo Nova Fan!

Not the Aldo Nova that we're used to........2005-09-09

This Cd can't be considered an "Aldo Nova" Cd as much as it's really just a concept cd. I was greatly disappointed by the contents musically as it was mainly just backing musical noise with voices and other noises .....It's really very strange and I'm a big Aldo Nova fan and thought that he could do no wrong even if he sang Maty had a little lamb , but this Cd just isn't for his music & vocals , it must have been for the wife and kids because - yup !- they're on there.The only memorable thing on this entire Cd is a picture of his awesome home studio ,though this Cd could have been taped on a cassette and no one would know the difference !!!! Can't figure this one out , but ALL of his other Cd's are totally totally awesome and he's actually extremely great at what he does ,I'm just very disappointed in this Cd , as you will be too , you will be . mmmmm yes .

Music From The Mothership.......2005-06-10

Steve who? Joe who? Eric who? Yngwie who?? Much to learn... they still have. This instrumental concept dream isn't just guitar and a bunch of senseless licks linked together. This is a master at work. Lots of mood, puncuation, dynamics, melody, textures, and downright.........OH LET'S LISTEN TO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN.............................He is and has always been my favorite guitar player. I want to be in his band. Well that's my dream..........BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dreaming for more.......2004-11-24

Probably his best work since Subject. I do agree with one of the other posts, however. The songs individually are amazing, but the flow just wasn't quite as smoothe. But all-in-all.....a very solid album from a man with the vision and creativity that is sorely missing in most modern music. Jimi Hendrix could never 'Dream' of playing 'Excuse me while I scream' and well as Aldo's version :-). Instrumentals 'Is There Anybody There' and Dreamwalk.....what can I say? ....BEAUTIFUL....left me in tears and wanting more.

Nova's dream.......2003-01-08

Aldo Nova has always been My dream. Aldo If you read this Look up Kelly , you know who she is (hint). She is still in love with you.

Average customer rating:

The Ultimate Wedding Collection Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Clint Black - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0009K7RZM Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

1. Wedding Chorus from "Lohengrin"
2. Matrimonial Benediction in F Major, Op. 9 - Joseph Berger
3. Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - London Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
5. Wedding March, Mazurka, Op. 20a - London Festival Orchestra
6. Champagne Polka from "The Bat, " Op. 211 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Flower Waltz: Op. 71a/8 - London Festival Orchestra
8. String Quartet, Op. 13, Minuet in a Major - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
9. Radetzky March, Op. 228 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
10. Minuet in D Major - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
11. Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
12. Ave Maria - Ernst Riedlinger

Tracks:

1. Moment Like This
2. You and I
3. Unbreakable
4. Forever and for Always
5. All About Loving You
6. Come Away With Me
7. Thank God I Found You
8. Could I Have This Kiss Forever
9. I Believe in a Thing Called Love
10. There You'll Be
11. When I Said I Do
12. If I Didn't Have You [Duet Version]

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1. Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned [Import]
2. Another Intervention [Import]
3. Ars Longa Vita Brevis
4. Atmosphere 136
5. A Tribute to the Carpenters
6. Audio 136 [Import]
7. Audio 136 [Import]
8. Audio Out [Enhanced] [Import]
9. Bleeding on Paper
10. Ca Tourne...

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