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Returning to REO's "Hi-Infidelity".....

Few records in American rock history have sold as many copies as this LP and then consequently written off...which is a shame...for what it was...mainstream American arena rock...its a surprisingly strong LP...the opening track "Dont let him go" showcases some aggressive Chuck Berry inspired guitar work...and the guitar work for the majority of the record is quite good...there are some hiccups...side 2 is by far the weaker of the 2...and the production...although very good...borders on the clinical at times...ok...let the REO jabs fly!
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zigonht
124 posts
 
Phasecorrect,

REO gets a strange perception from the masses. You almost have to put them in the "one hit wonder" category. They had been around since the late 60's and went through numerous line up changes. The only commercial success was with Cronin for 3 or so albums, then numerous line up changes again...I would definately agree with you on the production..
slothman
311 posts
 
I thought that Journey had a promising start with Neil Schon and Gregg Rolie coming from Santana and releasing the original Journey albums. Problem is that they went pop too soon.

Neil and Gregg got back together in the mid 90's with other Santana members to release 'Abraxas Pool' . I thought it had some terrific moments. Too bad these guys couldn't keep this act together.
bostonbean
241 posts
 
I remember seeing REO in the early 70's at am old abandoned farm outside of Algonquin, IL. Outdoor concert with maybe a few hundred people attending. They put one a good show. It was a few years later that REO hit it big. Man, I am getting old!
zar
160 posts
 
The best REO studio album to me was REO 2. I loved the live album too. They got too syrupy for my tastes later on.
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