The Ballads
REO Speedwagon · 1999
55 min · 13 tracks · rock music
Melodic rock ballads intertwine heartfelt lyrics and soaring vocals, encapsulating the emotional core of love and longing.
Why this album works
This album solidified REO Speedwagon's legacy as one of the quintessential rock bands of the late 20th century by bringing together their most iconic love songs. It achieved significant chart success, helping to maintain their relevance and drawing in both old fans and new listeners alike during an era dominated by grunge and alternative rock.
- Best for
- steady emotional journeys heartfelt reflective moments long immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'The Ballads' marks a retrospective compilation for REO Speedwagon during a period of reduced commercial activity following the peak success of their 1980s albums. By this time, the band had evolved from their hard rock origins into a more polished pop-rock sound, appealing to fans of classic rock nostalgia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Chris Rea· Christine McVie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just for You 4:38
- 2 Time for Me to Fly Standout 3:38
- 3 Keep on Loving You Standout 3:22
- 4 Can't Fight This Feeling Standout 4:54
- 5 Take It on the Run 4:01
- 6 Till the Rivers Run Dry 4:14
- 7 In My Dreams 4:30
- 8 Here With Me 5:06
- 9 Building the Bridge 4:15
- 10 One Lonely Night 3:22
- 11 The Heart Survives 4:52
- 12 After Tonight 4:10
- 13 I Wish You Were There 4:28
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