History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums

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.

Heart – “Heavy Heart”

Yes – “City of Love”

Blue Öyster Cult – “Eyes on Fire”

Golden Earring – “Enough Is Enough”

Sammy Hagar – “Remote Love”

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