Richard, the Australian charts are disappointing form an aor/hard rock perspective but it's definently worse overseas. I keep my ear to the ground and follow the British charts and over there it's diabolical. Their Top of the Pops show which is shown on cable here is completely dominated by dance acts of the trashiest order. At least here in OZ we have a very large 'rock' base and this manifests itself in the charts occassionaly. Due to lack of promotion, however AOR bands haven't grabbed a foothold yet. Cheers.kaos fan.