The Ballads
REO Speedwagon · 1999
55 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A collection of heartfelt rock ballads that blend emotive melodies with poignant lyrics and soaring vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Keep on Loving You — This track stands out as one of the band's most iconic hits, encapsulating the themes of love and devotion that define their sound. Its powerful chorus and relatable narrative have made it a staple at weddings and romantic gatherings.
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Can't Fight This Feeling — The song showcases REO Speedwagon's signature blend of rock and emotion, offering a vulnerable confession about love. Its sweeping melody and heartfelt delivery helped it become one of the band's hallmark songs, resonating deeply with fans.
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Time for Me to Fly — With its anthemic quality, this track represents a pivotal moment in the band's narrative, balancing themes of yearning for freedom with romantic longing. Its catchy hook and reflective lyrics make it a standout among their ballads.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional journeys
- heartfelt reflective moments
- long immersive listening sessions
- melodic background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, The Ballads marks a retrospective compilation for REO Speedwagon, following their commercial peak in the 1980s. This album compiles key tracks from their earlier work, showcasing the band's ability to craft enduring love songs, while also representing a period of transition as they sought to reestablish their presence in a changing music landscape.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Keep on Loving You
The moment shifts from reflections on past mistakes to a passionate plea for continued love and commitment.
This transition underscores vulnerability by acknowledging flaws while simultaneously expressing an unwavering desire to maintain connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just for You 4:38
- 2 Time for Me to Fly 3:38
- 3 Keep on Loving You 3:22
- 4 Can't Fight This Feeling 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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