L.A. Attraction

Frederic Slama is back again with a new AOR album…
Frédéric Slama actually was a music journalist from France and had lived in L.A. for more than 10 years. He was mainly responsible for bringing Westcoast music to his native country in the late 70’s by hundreds of interviews, radio shows and several thousand reviews in different music magazines. After having done a couple of solo albums and having produced some French and American artists, Frédéric decided to start a “one man band”. This marked the birth of his project AOR, always utilising the cream of US session players.

In 2000, the first album „L.A. CONCESSION“ was released and gave Frédéric a big respect in the Westcoast / AOR music scene. The second album “NEXT STOP L.A" (self-financed like the first one) was released one year later and again featured the help of several top session players such as Richard Page, Tony Franklin, Michael Thompson, Steve George & Carlos Vega.

It was in 2002 that Frédéric Slama took AOR to a new dimension with the critically acclaimed third album “L.A. REFLECTION”, which was considered to be the best Westcoast CD of the year by many journalists and fans. It featured all the big names in music industry such as Steve Lukather, Mike Porcaro, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro & David Paich (all TOTO members) and a line up of stars such as Tommy Denander, Goran Edman, Michael Landau, Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael Ruff, Bruce Gaitsch, Rick Riso and lots of other top L.A. artists.

The album became a huge success and was co-produced by AOR-legend Tommy Denander (RadioActive, Prisoner, Talk Of The Town) and world famous L.A. producer David Diggs. In 2003, Frédéric Slama was back with an even greater CD, which again featured the best musicians any Westcoast and melodic rock fan could possibly imagine: Bill Champlin (Chicago), Steve Overland (FM), Steve Lukather (TOTO), Michael Landau, Bruce Gaitsch, Brandon Fields and two Westcoast legends who hadn’t recorded anything for over 20 years: David Roberts & Dane Donohue! This album was called "Dreaming Of L.A" and again co-produced by Tommy Denander and David Diggs.

In 2004, Frédérick released "Nothing But The Best", an album featuring the best songs from his previous CDs, fully remastered by Tommy Denander plus 3 brand new unreleased tracks featuring Fergie Frederiksen (ex-TOTO) and Dane Donohue on lead vocals.

Now, AOR is back with a brand new CD called ”L.A. Attraction”, once again featuring the talents of many great AOR / Westcoast stars such as Tommy Denander, Steve Lukather, Rick Riso, Dane Donohue, Peter Friestedt, David Diggs, Michael Landau among others. This time, AOR developed a slightly different musical approach and moved into a more rock-oriented direction: "L.A Attraction" sounds like a mix between TOTO, Survivor, RadioActive and Foreigner and is a real feast for all AOR and melodic rock aficionados! But, again this albums is also for people who dig into Peter Friestedt. Dane Donohue, Eagles or more soft west coast style.

This new album, again produced by Swedish mastermind Tommy Denander, takes Westcoast and AOR music to a new level of perfection.

Hear soundclips from the album at MTM Music. Buy the CD online at Music Buy Mail.

More information about Frederic Slama and AOR at the artists website.

Also you can read the 2003 interview with Frederic Slama here.

Here is a complete list of the AOR album.

AOR - L.A. Concession
"Interesting west coast release from the french musician Frederic Slama"
The Tracks are: Never Gonna Let Her Go, On Dangerous Ground, Caught Inside Your Heart, Worlds Away, In My Crystal Ball, The Way of the Night, Leave Her to Heaven, Only in My Dreams, From L.A. to Tokyo, Lost in Your Eyes, Don't Let Her Go & Love Has Found Its Way.
Musicians on the L.A. Concession album: Frederic Slama, Peter Hume, John Fluker, Doug St. John, David D. Chamberlin, Gregg Bissonette, Lenny Castro, Steve George, Dan Higgins, Richard Page, Michael Thompson & Carlos Vega.
Available from FS Records/Original release year: 2000

AOR − Next Stop L.A.
"2nd album from AOR"
The Tracks are: You´re My Obsession, Just Like A Shadow, Desperate Dreams, Let Her Go, It´s Just Too Easy, The Way You Love Me, Teach Me How To Love You Again, Can One Of Your Kiss Do All This?, On A Distant Path, The Only Thing I Ask, Leave Her To Heaven (CD bonus track), & Never Gonna Let Her Go (CD bonus track).
Musicians on the Next Stop L.A. album: Frederic Slama, Michael Kisur, Peter Hume, John Fluker, Doug St. John, David D. Chamberlin, Jim Horn, Steve George, Richard Page, Michael Thompson & Carlos Vega.
Available from FS Records/Original release year: 2001

AOR − L.A. Reflection
"A reflection of the west coast life"
The Tracks are: If No One Cared, Sensation, Never Gonna Let Her Go, So Young And Innocent, A Quiet Storm, How Will She Find Her Way Back?, Worlds Away, Leave Her To Heaven, Dream Them Away, I Know You Too Well, The Moon Is A Liar, Far Away From The Storm. Bonus Tracks: 5492 (New Version) Dedicated To Jeff Porcaro & Never Gonna Let Her Go (Lukather Mix).
Musicians on the L.A. Reflection album: Frederic Slama, Steve lukather, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro, Michael Porcaro, David Paich, Goran Edman, Michael Landau, Tommy Denander, David Diggs, Rick Riso, Michael Ruff, Bruce Gaitsch, Michael Thompson, James Harrah, Ed Greene, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tom Saviano, Dave Boruff, Mike Baird, Rachel Diggs, Chris Demming, Kristoffer Lagerstrom, Eddie Watkins Jr, Hussain Jiffry, David Chamberlin, Tom Bailey & Andre Harold.
Available from FS Records/Original release year: 2002

AOR − Dreaming Of L.A.
"4th album from Frederic Slama´s AOR"
The Tracks are: Lost In Your Eyes, You're My Obsession, Fly With Me, On Dangerous Ground, Malibu Escapade, Teach Me How To Love You Again, Don't Give Up On Love & Haunted By Your Smile. Bonus tracks: Worlds Away (new version) & Never Gonna Let Her Go (new version).
Musicians on the Dreaming Of L.A. album: Frederic Slama, Bill Champlin, Dane Donohue, Steve Overland (FM), David Roberts, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Tommy Denander, David Diggs, Rick Riso, Michael Ruff, Brandon Fields, Janey Clewer, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Boruff, David Williams, Ed Greene, Tom Saviano, James Harrah, Rachel Diggs, Joey Heredia, Hussain Jiffry, Chris Demming, Pat Thern, Eddie Watkins Jr., Tom Bailey, Andre Harold & Peter Erskine.
Available from Cool Sound Records/Original release year: 2003

AOR − Dreaming Of L.A.
"European release of the 4th album"
The Tracks are: You're My Obsession, Lost In Your Eyes, Malibu Escapade, On Dangerous Ground, Fly With Me, Teach Me How To Love You Again, Don't Give Up On Love & Haunted By Your Smile. Bonus tracks: Last Days In San Francisco, Sensation (new version), Worlds Away (new version) & Never Gonna Let Her Go (new version).
Musicians on the Dreaming Of L.A. album: Frederic Slama, Bill Champlin, Dane Donohue, Steve Overland (FM), David Roberts, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Tommy Denander, David Diggs, Rick Riso, Michael Ruff, Brandon Fields, Janey Clewer, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Boruff, David Williams, Ed Greene, Tom Saviano, James Harrah, Rachel Diggs, Joey Heredia, Hussain Jiffry, Chris Demming, Pat Thern, Eddie Watkins Jr., Tom Bailey, Andre Harold & Peter Erskine.
Available from MTM Records/Original release year: 2003

AOR − Nothing But The Best
"Best of AOR + 3 new tracks"
The Tracks are: In My Crystal Ball, Only My Dreams, Desperate Dreams, Leave Her To Heaven, On Dangerous Ground, The Way Of The Night, Teach Me How To Love You Again, Worlds Away, Don´t Let Her Go, You´re My Obsession, Never Gonna Let Her Go, Love Has Founds It Way, Sensation, Lost In Your Eyes & A Quiet Storm.
Musicians on the Nothing But The Best album: Frederic Slama, Fergie Frederiksen , Steve Overland , Goran Edman, Bill Champlin, David Roberts, Dane Donohue, Michael Ruff, Rick Riso, Chris Demming, Doug St, John, Tommy Denander, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Bruce Gaitsch, Michael Thompson, James Harrah, David Williams, André Harold, David Diggs, Peter Hume, Brandon Fields, Dave Boruff, Tom Saviano, Hussain Jiffry, Eddie Watkins Jr., Vinnie Colaiuta, Ed Greene, Carlos Vega, Joey Heradia, Pat Thern, Richard Page, Steve George, Janey Clewer, Rachel Diggs, Charlie Bleak, Kristogger Lagerstrom, Fredrik Antblad, Tom Bailey & Johan Sahlen.
Available from Cool Sound Records/Original release year: 2004

AOR − L.A. Attraction
"Yet another strong west coast/AOR album from Frederic Slama"
The Tracks are: How Could I Ever Forgive Her, Don´t Ever Say Goodbye, Like An Open Book, The House Of Love, Tears In The Rain, I Won´t Give Up, The Spark Of My Soul, Last Chance At Love, L.A. Winds, Give A Little Love & Lost In Your Eyes.
Musicians on the L.A. Attraction album: Frederic Slama, Tommy Denander, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Philip Bardowell, Dane Donohue, Peter Friestedt, Rick Riso, David Diggs, J. Lynn Johnston, David Williams, Joey Heredia, Marcus Udeba & Tobias Marberger.
Available from MTM Records/Original release year: 2006

AOR − L.A. Concession
"Reissue of the first album + bonus tracks"
The Tracks are: Never Gonna Let Her Go, On Dangerous Ground, Caught Inside Your Heart, Worlds Away, In My Crystal Ball, The Way Of The Night, Leave Her To Heaven, Only In My Dreams, From L.A. To Tokyo, Lost In Your Eyes, Don´t Let Her Go, Love Has Found Its Way, Can One Of Your Kiss Do All This? (bonus track), Secrets In Her Heart (bonus track), The Spark Of My Soul (bonus track) & Never Gonna Let Her Go (bonus track).
Musicians on the L.A. Concession album: Frederic Slama, Frederic Slama, David Chamberlin, Doug St John, John Fluker, Kristoffer Lagerström, Tommy Denander, Peter Hume, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Peter Friestedt, Michael Thompson, David Diggs, Tony Franklin, Hussain Jiffry, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Carlos Vega, Gregg Bissonette, Lenny Castro, Tom Saviano, Dan Higgins, Richard Page & Steve George.
Available from MTM Music/Original release year: 2006