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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 198... Read more

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 Less