R.E.O./T.W.O.

Infobox Album |
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Type = Album
Artist = REO Speedwagon


Released = December, 1972
Recorded = Summer 1972 at Columbia Studios, Nashville
Genre = Hard rock
Length = 43:48
Label = Epic Records
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* = All Music Guide rating-5|4
Producer = Paul Leka, Billy Rose II
Last album = "REO Speedwagon" (1971)
This album = "R.E.O./T.W.O." (1972)
Next album = "Ridin' the Storm Out" (1973)

"R.E.O./T.W.O." is the second LP released by the Illinois based rock band REO Speedwagon. Under the leadership of guitarist Gary Richrath, this album continued the musical direction set on 1971's "R.E.O. Speedwagon" with Richrath's own classic compositions carrying the record. "R.E.O./T.W.O" launched REO on its first national tour and presented a more polished production than the band's debut album.

The album introduced Kevin Cronin as vocalist and contributing song writer to the band, replacing Terry Luttrell. Highlights of the album include Richrath's "Golden Country," a compelling political statement with possibly his finest guitar solo as well as "Like You Do." Both songs, as well as Cronin's "Music Man," have stood the test of time and are frequently part of the band's current set list.

Track listing

#"Let Me Ride" (Cronin) – 6:00
#"How the Story Goes" (Richrath) – 3:34
#"Little Queenie" (Berry) – 6:39
#"Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes)" (Cronin) – 6:02
#"Music Man" (Cronin) – 4:38
#"Like You Do" (Richrath) – 5:57
#"Flash Tan Queen" (Richrath) – 4:23
#"Golden Country" (Richrath) – 6:33

Personnel

Gary Richrath - Lead Guitar
Kevin Cronin - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Gregg Philbin - Bass
Neal Doughty - Keyboards
Alan Gratzer - Drums