Ivory – Homemade

Ivory – Homemade

A hidden gem of the late 1970s melodic rock scene, Homemade finds Ivory delivering a polished collection of hook-filled songs, rich vocal harmonies, and finely crafted musicianship. Blending elements of AOR, soft rock, and classic pop rock, the album captures the warm, radio-friendly sound that defined the era, making it a rewarding discovery for collectors of overlooked melodic rock releases.

Built around memorable choruses, tasteful guitar work, and polished production, Homemade reflects the golden age of album-oriented rock, when strong songwriting and musicianship took centre stage. While Ivory never achieved the commercial profile of many of their contemporaries, the band's ability to craft melodic, heartfelt songs has helped the album develop a loyal following among fans of classic AOR and rare vinyl.

The album opens with the confident title track "Homemade," before moving through melodic highlights including "Say You Love Me," "Don't Wake Me Up," and "Mine All Mine." Side two continues with the reflective "If I Give," the uplifting "Long Way Home," and the memorable "Carry Me Back," before closing with the atmospheric "Nite Life." Throughout the record, Ivory balance polished arrangements with sincere performances, creating an album full of timeless melodic appeal.

Perfect for fans of Player, Ambrosia, Orleans, Pablo Cruise, Toto, and Firefall, Homemade is an excellent addition to any AOR, soft rock, or melodic rock vinyl collection. A superb example of an overlooked late-1970s release, it's well worth discovering for anyone who appreciates harmony-rich, West Coast-inspired rock.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Homemade
2. Say You Love Me
3. Don't Wake Me Up
4. Mine All Mine
5. Better Run

Side B

1. If I Give
2. Long Way Home
3. Carry Me Back
4. Can't Stay
5. Rest Of My Life
6. Nite Life