Roxus - Nightstreet (1991) [2011]

When it comes to riff-based Rock, then countless great bands from Australia come to your mind. But when it comes to ’80s-style Melodic Rock music, then it’s very challenging to name more than two or three bands from these years who really left a mark.

One of them definitely might be ROXUS whose one and only album ‘NightStreet’ of the year 1992 is a true classic for the genre. Even though the album was never officially released in Europe, it found many fans over there.
The original album features ten perfectly composed Melodic Rock songs which can be described as a mixture of early BON JOVI and CROWN OF THORNS with a big shot of WARRANT, plus the finesse of BOULEVARD.

One of ROXUS biggest plus factors was singer / songwriter Juno Roxas. His powerful and emotional vocals added a certain something to all the songs.
Producer Mark Opitz (a. o. INXS) did a great job and found the perfect balance between guitars and keyboards, and the uber catchy choruses.

Tracks:

01. Rock 'n' Roll Nights 4:08
02. My Way 3:58
03. Bad Boys 3:01
04. Midnight Love 3:50
05. Where Are You Now? 4:21
06. Nightstreet 2:59
07. This Time 4:51
08. First Break Of The Heart 4:37
09. Stand Back 3:43
10. Jimi G 4:42
11. Body Heat (Bonus Track) 4:47

Personnel:

Juno Roxas – lead vocals
Dragan Stanic – guitars, backing vocals
Darren Danielson – drums
John Stones Nixon – bass, backing vocals
Andy Shanahan – keyboards