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Aldo Nova
Released 1982

Ball And Chain
04:01
7,598 plays

Foolin' Yourself
03:34
6,234 plays

Fantasy
05:03
57,924 plays

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- 1
- Fantasy
- 05:03
- 57,924 plays

- 2
- Hot Love
- 03:54
- 4,998 plays

- 3
- It's Too Late
- 03:21
- 5,230 plays

- 4
- Ball And Chain
- 04:01
- 7,598 plays

- 5
- Heart To Heart
- 03:42
- 3,399 plays

- 6
- Foolin' Yourself
- 03:34
- 6,234 plays

- 7
- Under The Gun
- 03:46
- 3,753 plays

- 8
- You're My Love
- 03:34
- 3,045 plays

- 9
- Can't Stop Lovin' You
- 03:57
- 4,716 plays

- 10
- See The Light
- 03:55
- 2,582 plays

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album 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