Album: R.E.O. by REO Speedwagon (1976)
Genre: Pop-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: R.E.O. is the sixth album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1976. It marked the band's return of Kevin Cronin, after a four year absence. Five of the songs ("Keep Pushin", "Any Kind of Love", "(Only A) Summer Love", "(I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come", and "Flying Turkey Trot") were featured on the band's subsequent live album, Live: You Get What You Play For. Many fans refer to the album as C.O.W. (or simply COW) due to the background of the cover art.
This was the band's last studio album to feature original bassist and founding member Gregg Philbin; he would be replaced on the following studio album You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish, by bassist Bruce Hall. "(Only a) Summer Love" and "Tonight" features Gary Richrath on lead vocals.

Artist Background: REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon) is an American rock band. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Hi Infidelity (1980) contained four US Top 40 hits and is the group's best-selling album, with over ten million copies sold. Over the course of its career, the band has sold more than 40 million records and has charted thirteen Top 40 hits, including the number ones "Keep On Loving... Part of the Champaign, Illinois, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Champaign, Illinois, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop-Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Album, Epic


R.E.O. is the sixth album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1976. It marked the band's return of Kevin Cronin, after a four year absence. Five of the songs ("Keep Pushin", "Any Kind of Love", "(Only A) Summer Love", "(I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come", and "Flying Turkey Trot") were featured on the band's subsequent live album, Live: You Get What You Play For. Many fans refer to the album as C.O.W. (or simply COW) due to the background of the cover art.
This was the band's last studio album to feature original bassist and founding member Gregg Philbin; he would be replaced on the following studio album You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish, by bassist Bruce Hall. "(Only a) Summer Love" and "Tonight" features Gary Richrath on lead vocals.

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