Aldo Nova is the self-titled debut album by Canadian rock musician Aldo Nova

Aldo Nova

Aldo Nova is a Canadian guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and producer, Nova gained fame with his self-titled debut album Aldo Nova in 1981, and its accompanying single "Fantasy", which climbed to #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Career:Signing with Portrait Records, Nova released a self-produced...

, released in 1982. It successfully reached number 8 on the Billboard 200

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. The overall sound is poppy, melodic hard rock enlivened by plenty of guitar solos.

Aldo Nova was certified Gold by the RIAA on May 14, 1982, Platinum on February 14, 1989, and Double Platinum on December 5, 1994.

Track listing

All songs written by Aldo Nova

Aldo Nova

Aldo Nova is a Canadian guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and producer, Nova gained fame with his self-titled debut album Aldo Nova in 1981, and its accompanying single "Fantasy", which climbed to #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Career:Signing with Portrait Records, Nova released a self-produced...

Side one

1. "Fantasy
   Fantasy (Aldo Nova song)
   "Fantasy" is the debut single by Canadian rock musician, Aldo Nova, and is regarded as his most popular work to date. Released on his eponymous debut album in 1981, the song climbed to #3 on the Mainstream rock chart, and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The song was featured in a...
   
   " – 5:05
2. "Hot Love" – 3:54
3. "It's Too Late" – 3:23
4. "Ball and Chain" – 4:01
5. "Heart to Heart" – 3:42

Side two

1. "Foolin' Yourself
   Foolin' Yourself
   "Foolin' Yourself" is a single by the Canadian rock musician, Aldo Nova. Released on his eponymous debut album in 1982, the song climbed to #65 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US....
   
   " – 3:35
2. "Under the Gun" – 3:47
3. "You're My Love" – 3:33
4. "Can't Stop Lovin' You" – 3:57
5. "See the Light" – 3:56

Recent remastered/reissued versions of the album feature a demo of "Foolin' Yourself" as a bonus track.

Production

• Produced by Aldo Nova
• Executive producer: Lennie Petze
• Engineered by Aldo Nova & Billy Szawlowski
• Mixed by Tony Bongiovi & Ray Willard
• Mastered by Bob Ludwig
  Bob Ludwig
  Bob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. His name is credited on the covers of albums released across the world, and he has won numerous awards....
  
  

Personnel

• Aldo Nova: vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizers
• Dennis Chartrand: acoustic piano
• Michel Pelo, Roberto Biagioni: bass guitar
• Michael LaChapelle: drums, percussion
• Daniel Barbe: backing vocals

External links

• Aldo Nova at Discogs