REO Speedwagon Album: “Building the Bridge”

I had seen REO in '96 and I was excited to hear they had a new album coming out. Quickly, I envisioned the Good Ol' REO sound of classic albums like "Tuna", "Nine Lives", and "Hi Infidelity". I couldnt wait to get the new album. However once I listened to "Building the Bridge", I was severely dissappointed. Boy, does this album scream suck! I mean, all the songs mesh together in one bland, adult-oriented pop, lackluster effort. Where are the catchy choruses? Where's the fun? Where's the energy? Where's the signature guitar licks? (Oh yeah, thats right...the energy of the Band died when Gary Richrath and Alan Gratzer left).Im not gonna mention the songs because its just a waste of time. Stick with the classic REO.

I can honestly say that I loved this CD the first time I heard it. You can tell that Kevin Cronin's heart was in writing this. Great music (guitar work) and Great lyrics. I like all types of music... but if today's generation wants to grow, they need to listen to the talent of the "older" bands. REO has progressed their music to where they want to be. Not to where the industry pushes them. Please listen to this CD and don't try to think of it as a 70's band. Think of it as an inspiring and uplifting group of guys with honesty and clean lyrics. Kevin....KEEP IT UP! Chuck

Bridge is REO's latest CD, and the music is strait from their roots of an early 70's bar band from central Illinois.From political songs like title cut, to feel good songs as "Hey Wait a Minute", to heart felt songs like "Illinois Opry" this CD is a must.

This album is terrible. Reo have become "whimp" rock. The first song should be called "Can't Start Rockin".

By far the worst reo album of all time by far.Not one song on this album is worth the price.After Hi in fidelity the band has been going down hill,this album is the crash at the bottom of the hill.Bring gary and alan back...all the speed has left the wagon