Aldo Nova

by Aldo Nova

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	04/29/2008
Label:	Epic / Epic/Legacy / Legacy
UPC:	0886972662527
Rank:	5343

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

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Aldo Nova   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Louis Mercier   Engineer
Billy Szawlowski   Engineer
Lennie Petze   Executive Producer
Prince   Composer
Aldo Nova   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Liner Notes
Ray Willard   Mixing
Robert Grant   Photography
Val Azzoli   Executive Producer
Tony Bongiovi   Mixing
Bob Ludwig   Mastering