4 Rare 80s Albums -part 64- Glam Rock- Aor- New... ((top)) Direct

Hailing from Los Angeles’s sunset strip but arriving just after the hair-metal explosion, Velvet Criminals leaned more into *David Bowie’s Scary Monsters period than Motley Crüe. Their only album, Neon Masquerade , was pressed independently (500 copies) and distributed only at two local clubs.

Their self-titled debut, released in 1981, showcases a distinctive blend of new wave's art rock leanings and AOR's melodic sensibilities. Tracks like "Dance" and "Say It Again" feature catchy hooks and Taylor's distinctive keyboard playing, while "Hard Candy" and "S.O.B." reveal a more experimental, avant-garde side. 4 Rare 80s Albums -Part 64- Glam Rock- AOR- New...

A near-mint promo copy sold at a Tokyo record fair in 2023 for ¥320,000 (~$2,150). Hailing from Los Angeles’s sunset strip but arriving

The series 4 Rare 80s Albums (specifically ) is a deep-dive curation of lost treasures from the golden era of rock and synth. This installment explores the intersection of high-gloss (Album-Oriented Rock), and the experimental textures of Tracks like "Dance" and "Say It Again" feature

“Shutdown the Sun” – A six-minute closer that shifts from a Motörhead gallop to a doom-laden breakdown. The final minute is just feedback and a whispered threat.