Aldo Nova - Under The Gun...A Portrait Of Aldo Nova (2007) (2xCD)

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, allmusic.com

After the huge success of his self-titled debut album, Aldo Nova defied his record company, which basically wanted a carbon copy for his sophomore follow-up, and made a very loose concept album touching on themes such as dreams, imagination, and paradise. Subject…Aldo Nova still featured hooks and melodies galore (and an emphasis on keyboards and synthesizers), but the format was different. Perhaps this style curve confused listeners, and as a result, Subject…Aldo Nova sold far fewer copies than its predecessor and only went gold. (Nova also claimed Portrait didn't promote the album properly.) Three impressively spasmodic synthesizer segments – "Subject's Theme," "Armageddon (Race Cars)," and "Armageddon" – open Subject…Aldo Nova and lead into its highlight, "Monkey on Your Back." This disturbing anti-heroin song features a midtempo, menacing throb thanks to relentlessly roaring drums, bass guitar, and rhythm guitar and slow, sustained lead guitar fills. "Hey Operator" and "Cry Baby Cry" are carried by infectious choruses. "Victim of a Broken Heart" is the album's obligatory power ballad. Subject…Aldo Nova isn't as good as Aldo Nova, but Nova had the courage to try something a little bit different. ~ Bret Adams, allmusic.com

Aldo Nova helped create 1980s pop-metal with his stunning self-titled 1982 debut. Driven by the hit single "Fantasy," Aldo Nova sold two million copies. The follow-up, 1983's Subject: Aldo Nova, was a departure in that it was a loose concept album. It was meticulously crafted, yet adventurous. Portrait Records brass didn't like it and didn't promote it to Nova's satisfaction. And it only sold 500,000 copies. This led to a problem with 1985's Twitch. In a 1991 interview, Nova said the disappointing commercial performance of Subject: Aldo Nova caused his record company to force him to use outside songwriters and devise a slicker, softer, more keyboard-heavy sound. This ultimatum angered and disappointed Nova, who is something of a one-man band as a songwriter, arranger, producer, guitarist, and keyboardist. Keyboards were integral to Nova's early sound, but he could also fire off some meaty guitar riffs and solos. Nova said he hated everything about the Twitch experience, and the album reflects that. It's utterly formulaic and generally bloodless. The few interesting moments are the result of skillful professionalism, not genuine inspiration. The soaring rocker "Tonite (Lift Me Up)" is one of the better cuts. "Rumours of You" is a mid-tempo power ballad. "Heartless" gives Nova a chance to rip on the guitar a bit. "Long Hot Summer" has a little charm, but it's typical pop-metal with extra synthesizer polish. Nova finally recreates the energy of his first two albums on "Fallen Angel." The frantic instrumental "Twitch" is the best track, and it perfectly illustrates Nova's production wizardry. Twitch flopped completely. It didn't even chart. Nova responded by going into self-imposed exile and fighting to be released from Portrait. In 1991 he re-emerged with Blood on the Bricks on Jon Bon Jovi's Jambco label. ~ Bret Adams, allmusic.com

Exact Audio Copy V0.99 prebeta 4 from 23. January 2008

EAC extraction logfile from 22. July 2009, 21:26

Aldo Nova / Aldo Nova (Remastered + Expanded)

Used drive : ASUS DRW-1814BLT Adapter: 1 ID: 1

Read mode : Secure
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Read offset correction : 6
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000

Used output format : Internal WAV Routines
Sample format : 44.100 Hz; 16 Bit; Stereo


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FILE: Aldo Nova - Aldo Nova (Remastered + Expanded).ape
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Conclusion: CDDA 100%
Signature: 56C637B44318774CF15F2830939D8EF0179CD85E

Exact Audio Copy V0.99 prebeta 4 from 23. January 2008

EAC extraction logfile from 22. July 2009, 21:40

Aldo Nova / Under The Gun…A Portrait Of Aldo Nova

Used drive : ASUS DRW-1814BLT Adapter: 1 ID: 1

Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No

Read offset correction : 6
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Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000

Used output format : Internal WAV Routines
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Conclusion: CDDA 100%
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