Some might find power ballads to be cheesy, but I think a few songs from 1984 are emotionally devastating in the best way.

Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There’s just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has ...

American Idolseason 23 has been a total snoozefest so far, putting me to sleep with every episode, but I think that a night without ballads could energize the show, and really make the finalists shine ...

Some of the hardest rock acts of all time are known for their slower, more melodic ballad work. But they still keep the volume at a respectable level. Here's out list of 25 great power ballads. And, ...