The Essential REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon · 2004
155 min · 33 tracks · rock music
A retrospective blend of rock anthems and heartfelt ballads showcasing REO Speedwagon's melodic prowess and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Keep on Loving You — As one of REO Speedwagon's defining power ballads, this track showcases emotional vulnerability with its poignant lyrics about unwavering love. Its massive commercial success marked it as a staple of '80s rock.
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Take It on the Run — This song blends catchy hooks with themes of doubt and reassurance in relationships, embodying the classic REO sound that resonated with a wide audience during their peak years.
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Ridin' the Storm Out — An anthem of resilience, this track captures the band's ability to merge hard rock elements with relatable storytelling, making it a favorite among fans and a highlight of their live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- heartfelt lyrical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, The Essential REO Speedwagon serves as a comprehensive collection that highlights the band's journey from their early days in the 1970s to their commercial success in the '80s. This compilation came after a period of fluctuating popularity, allowing fans to revisit the hits that defined their sound during the peak of their career.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sophisticated Lady 4:01
- 2 Music Man 4:34
- 3 Golden Country 6:34
- 4 Son of a Poor Man 3:55
- 5 Lost in a Dream 6:33
- 6 Keep Pushin' 4:06
- 7 (I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come 5:03
- 8 Lightning 5:56
- 9 Like You Do 6:53
- 10 Flying Turkey Trot 2:32
- 11 157 Riverside Avenue 7:36
- 12 Ridin' the Storm Out 5:46
- 13 Roll With the Changes 5:36
- 14 Time for Me to Fly 3:43
- 15 Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight 4:58
Disc 2
- 1 Back on the Road Again 5:30
- 2 Only the Strong Survive 3:53
- 3 Don't Let Him Go 3:46
- 4 Keep on Loving You 3:22
- 5 In Your Letter 3:17
- 6 Take It on the Run 4:01
- 7 Keep the Fire Burnin' 3:56
- 8 The Key 3:28
- 9 One Lonely Night 3:23
- 10 Live Every Moment 5:01
- 11 Can't Fight This Feeling 4:54
- 12 That Ain't Love 4:02
- 13 In My Dreams 4:31
- 14 Variety Tonight 4:30
- 15 Here With Me 5:04
- 16 Love Is a Rock 5:35
- 17 Building the Bridge 4:15
- 18 Just for You 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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