• Artist: Aldo Nova
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• Styles: Album Rock, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
• Track Picks: "Fantasy," "Foolin' Yourself," "Hot Love"
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Review

Canadian rock singer/songwriter Aldo Nova doesn't get enough credit (some cynics would say blame) for helping invent the 1980s pop-metal genre, which focused equally on hard rocking anthems and soaring power ballads. Aldo Nova appeared in 1982 complete with irresistible melodies and choruses, explosive guitar licks, and huge-sounding drums. It was a full year or more before Def Leppard, Night Ranger, Bon Jovi, and others would latch on to this formula and rocket to stardom. Nova wrote, produced, arranged, and performed his double-platinum debut album by himself, except for drums and some bass guitar and piano parts. Nova is quite proficient on guitar, but his secret weapon is his keyboard and synthesizer prowess. The hit single (and early MTV favorite) "Fantasy" cannot be denied; it's loaded with guitar and keyboard hooks as well as a catchy chorus. "Foolin' Yourself" has a more straightforward pop feel and it was a minor hit. "Ball and Chain" is the best-known power ballad on Aldo Nova, but the hypnotic "You're My Love" is better. "Hot Love" is propelled by several guitar solo bursts. "Heart to Heart" and "See the Light" are fast, energetic songs with crisp guitar riffs and swirling synthesizer lines. Aldo Nova is a minor classic. ~ Bret Adams, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
Fantasy		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(5:05)
Hot Love		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:54)
It's Too Late		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:23)
Ball and Chain		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(4:01)
Heart to Heart		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:42)
Foolin' Yourself		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:35)
Under the Gun		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:47)
You're My Love		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:33)
Can't Stop Lovin' You		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:57)
See the Light		Aldo Nova	Aldo Nova	(3:57)

Credits

Aldo Nova (Guitar), Aldo Nova (Arranger), Aldo Nova (Keyboards), Aldo Nova (Vocals), Aldo Nova (Producer), Aldo Nova (Engineer), Aldo Nova (Main Performer), Aldo Nova (Liner Notes), Aldo Nova (Mixing), Tony Bongiovi (Mixing), Bob Ludwig (Mastering), Lennie Petze (Executive Producer), Billy Szawlowski (Engineer), Robert Grant (Photography), Ray Willard (Mixing), Val Azzoli (Executive Producer), Louis Mercier (Engineer)