Aldo Nova - Aldo Nova (1982)

Aldo Nova (born Aldo Caporuscio on November 13, 1956 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Nova initially gained fame with his self-titled debut album Aldo Nova in 1982 which climbed to Billboard's number 8 position, and its accompanying single, "Fantasy," which climbed to number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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.

01.  "Fantasy"  - 5:05
02.  "Hot Love"   - 3:54
03.  "It's Too Late"  - 3:23
04.  "Ball and Chain"  - 4:01
05.  "Heart to Heart"  - 3:42
06.  "Foolin' Yourself"  - 3:35
07.  "Under the Gun"  - 3:47
08.  "You're My Love"  - 3:33
09.  "Can't Stop Lovin' You"  - 3:57
10.  "See the Light"  - 3:56

All songs written by Aldo Nova

Credits
Aldo Nova - vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizers
Dennis Chartrand - acoustic piano
Michel Pelo, Roberto Biagioni - bass guitar
Michael LaChapelle, Terry Martel - drums, percussion
Daniel Barbe, Dwight Druck - backing vocals

Production
Executive Producers - Lennie Petzie, Val Azzoli
Produced by Aldo Nova
Mixed By Aldo Nova, Tony Bongiovi & Ray "We Don't Know What You Do" Willard (at The Power Station)
Mastered by Bob Ludwig
All Songs Published By ATV Music.

Notes
Released: April 1, 1982
Recorded By Aldo Nova, Billy Szawlowski & Louis Mercier (at Bobinason Studios & Kingdom Sound)
Genre: Hard rock, glam metal, heavy metal
Length: 37:47

Label - Portrait Records