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Released in 1971, R.E.O. Speed wagon is the raw, blues-inflected debut studio album by the American rock band REO Speed wagon, issued on Epic Records. It stands out historically as the only album to feature original lead vocalist Terry Luttrell before Kevin Cronin took over on subsequent releases Musical Style & Sound Hard & Arena Rock: Features a gritty Midwestern hard-rock and proto-arena style completely distinct from the smooth pop-rock balladry that brought them 1980s chart dominance. Progressive Elements: Contains sprawling arrangements, including a lengthy 10-minute progressive closer featuring a flute solo. Lineup: Anchored by co-founders Neal Doughty on keyboards and Alan Gratzer on drums, alongside guitarist Gary Richrath and bassist Gregg Philbin. Key Tracks"157 Riverside Avenue": A gritty blues-rock staple and enduring live concert favorite. "Anti-Establishment Man": A fast-paced, high-energy rocker showcasing the band's early 1970s grit. "Dead At Last": An ambitious, unexpected progressive-rock closer.