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The Second Decade Of Rock And Roll: 1981-1991,REO Speedwagon

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REO Speedwagon
Released 1991

Can't Fight This Feeling (Live)
04:55
4,937 plays

Take It On The Run (Live)
04:14
4,852 plays

Don't Let Him Go (Live)
04:14
3,707 plays

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songs

- 1
- Don't Let Him Go (Live)
- 04:14
- 3,707 plays

- 2
- Tough Guys (Live)
- 03:40
- 3,032 plays

- 3
- Take It On The Run (Live)
- 04:14
- 4,852 plays

- 4
- Keep The Fire Burnin' (Live)
- 04:40
- 3,234 plays

- 5
- Roll With The Changes (Live)
- 05:23
- 3,431 plays

- 6
- I Dowanna Know (Live)
- 04:15
- 2,436 plays

- 7
- Can't Fight This Feeling (Live)
- 04:55
- 4,937 plays

- 8
- Live Every Moment
- 05:01
- 2,674 plays

- 9
- That Ain't Love (Live)
- 04:18
- 2,523 plays

- 10
- One Too Many Girlfriends
- 03:56
- 2,359 plays

- 11
- Variety Tonight
- 03:47
- 2,563 plays

- 12
- Back On The Road Again (Live)
- 06:36
- 2,477 plays

- 13
- Keep On Loving You '89 (Live Reggae Version)
- 03:42
- 2,685 plays

- 14
- Love Is A Rock
- 05:34
- 2,467 plays

- 15
- All Heaven Broke Loose
- 04:14
- 2,501 plays

- 16
- L.I.A.R.
- 03:08
- 2,148 plays

- 17
- Live It Up (Live)
- 04:41
- 2,210 plays

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album review

Fans of live material will thoroughly enjoy this handpicked hit-and-miss 18-track compilation of REO Speedwagon's hits recorded during the band's mid- to late-'80s tours. Most of the songs work well in a live environment, with songs like "Tough Guys," "I Do' Wanna Know," and "Keep the Fire Burning" coming out on top, harnessing the most energy while keeping with their original form. Only six of the tracks are from the studio, with "Shakin' It Loose" being the most spirited, as the others are mediocre REO efforts ("L.I.A.R," "Live Every Moment," "Love Is a Rock"). As a hits package, though, The Second Decade of Rock and Roll should be spared, especially since their best song, "Keep on Loving You," has been replaced by a poorly ventured reggae version that sounds silly and out of place. While the ballads are kept to a minimum, some of their less accomplished material could have been replaced with some of their '70s work from Tuna Fish or even REO. Tracks like "Live It Up" and "One Too Many Girlfriends" represent their late-'80s disappointments in The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog, and a Chicken and Life As We Know It, sounding a wee bit uninspired. For what it's worth, Doughty's Hammond organ revitalizes much of the live material while, on the other hand, the absence of Gary Richrath's feverish guitar playing is sadly missed on a few of the newer tunes. The Second Decade shouldn't be deemed crucial, as only a few of its tracks are truly worthy of owning. ~ Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide