"Midnight Sensation" by Van Zant

The self-titled Van Zant record is like hidden treasure for 80s melodic rock fans. Released in 1985, the album saw little airplay and generated no chart hits on the Top 100. The project grew out of Johnny Van Zant's southern rock band, but this record is pure AOR. Johnny would team up with his brother Donnie to record again under this moniker, but focused on country music instead.

If the voice sounds familiar to you, that's because Johnny Van Zant also sings for 38 Special. Johnny and Donnie are the younger brothers of Ronnie Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd).

"Midnight Sensation" is the track that kicks things off, and it is a nostalgic ride back to the 80s.