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REO Speedwagon – Hi Infidelity (used)
REO Speedwagon – Hi Infidelity (used)
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Here's why "Hi Infidelity" is a landmark album:
- Commercial Success: The album was a massive hit, spending 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually being certified diamond (10 times platinum) by the RIAA, representing 10 million units sold in the US. It was the biggest-selling album of 1981.
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Hit Singles: "Hi Infidelity" produced four singles that made the US Top 40, including the band's first two number-one hits:
- "Keep On Loving You" (reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100)
- "Take It on the Run" (reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100)
- "Don't Let Him Go"
- "In Your Letter"
- Genre: The album represents a shift towards a more polished, radio-friendly sound, blending elements of AOR, pop rock, and hard rock.
- Legacy: "Hi Infidelity" catapulted REO Speedwagon to international stardom and solidified their place as one of the biggest arena rock bands of the 1980s.
Additional Information:
- The album's title is a play on the term "high fidelity".
- The album artwork depicts a scene of sexual infidelity alongside a person putting on an LP record, illustrating the pun.
- "Hi Infidelity" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1982.
- The album features 10 tracks, including fan favorites like "Tough Guys," "Shakin' It Loose," and "Someone Tonight".
While some critics felt the album was a departure from their earlier sound, "Hi Infidelity" was undeniably a massive commercial success that cemented REO Speedwagon's legacy in rock history.
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