8. Band: Airbourne

    Song: Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast

    Album: Runnin' Wild (2007)

    This band is essentially AC/DC, in a very good way. They hail from Australia, they both play similar hard rock songs (especially the minimalist guitar riffs), and their subject matters are nearly the same. Now, being like AC/DC is hard to do, but these guys pull it off well, and this song of theirs is probably the best testament to that: It features a Angus Young-esque riff, and the singer is reminiscent of both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson, and has a great set of gravely pipes. The song itself is rockin', and has a rhythm that is easy to find yourself headbanging to. The chorus is kinda catchy too, but not so much as to be cheesy; and the guitar solo is good as well. It's by no means a shred solo, but much more blues based, and quite tasty as a matter of fact. Enjoy! \m/

7. Band: Air Supply
    Song: Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
    Album: Greatest Hits (1983)

    Again, a band that is as heavy as aluminum foil, but nevertheless one of my favorite soft rock bands ever. Their lyrics may have been slightly cheesy, but at least they were able to make the actual music sound quite superb. This song is especially noteworthy, with its lyrics about how much the singer loves this woman being actually pretty original (though the reference to football after the solo is kinda humorous) and meaningful. The  band itself is at its prime here, with Russell's (their singer) voice and the beautiful piano melody combining as the centerpiece, complemented by a short but invigorating guitar solo at the break, which is all the more refreshing seeing as how solos such as this are pretty uncommon in this genre of music. Enjoy! \m/