Hi Infidelity
After nearly a decade struggling through the midwest rock wars, REO Speedwagon landed on the top of the charts with this incredibly mainstream collection of power ballads and economic hard rock. As its name suggests, the band's strongest attribute is its inconspicuous nature. You never see it coming.  Kevin Cronin has a serviceable voice and Gary Richrath is a solid if unspectacular lead player. "Keep On Loving You" was the huge hit and it sets the pattern for the power ballads that would take many a hard rock band to the top of the charts throughout the '80s. Other notable tracks are "Don't Let Him Go" and "Follow My Heart" which offer up simple platitudes about the trials and tribulations of love with a radio-ready sound that connected well with their audience.--Rob O'Connor