The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Love Is a Rock)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Template:Music ratings

The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken is the thirteenth studio album by REO Speedwagon, and was released in 1990.

It marked the end of their contract with Epic Records and is, to date, the last REO album to chart, peaking at No. 129 on the Billboard 200.[1] The song "Love Is a Rock" reached No. 65 on Billboard's Hot 100, and "Live It Up" reached No. 6 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. "Go For Broke" was written for the film Days of Thunder but ultimately not used.

The album's title was taken directly from the cover illustration by Mark Ryden, as bassist Bruce Hall explained:[2]

<templatestyles src="Template:Blockquote/styles.css" />

""We were looking for album covers and we had this artist who was drawing pictures... One of them he showed us was that one, and he simply called it 'The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken.' He was thinking that we would change it to something else, but we’ve always been interested in funny or different kind of album titles, like You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish — that kind of stuff. For some reason Kevin thought it was hilarious, and I’m going, 'I’m not too sure about that.' But he kind of won me over. It was kind of funny. So we put it out there."

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Following the departure of two long-time members, guitarist and songwriter Gary Richrath and drummer Alan Gratzer, more than half of the songs on this album were written or co-written by keyboardist Jesse Harms. It is also the first album to include guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt who remained with the band until their 2024 breakup, and currently tour with classic-era and longtime lead vocalist Kevin Cronin.

Track listing

Script error: No such module "Track listing".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Script error: No such module "Track listing".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Personnel

REO Speedwagon[3]

Additional performers

  • Steve Forman – percussion
  • Debra Dobkin – backing vocals
  • Beth Hooker – backing vocals
  • Darlene Koldenhoven – backing vocals
  • Janis Liebhart – backing vocals
  • Andrea Robinson – backing vocals
  • Machan Taylor – backing vocals
  • Terry Wood – backing vocals

Production

  • Kevin Cronin – producer
  • Jesse Harms – producer
  • Tom Lord-Alge – producer, recording (3–11), mixing
  • Jim Scott – producer (1, 2), recording (1, 2)
  • Julie Last – assistant engineer (1, 2)
  • Steve Gallagher – assistant engineer (3–11)
  • Mike Tacci – assistant engineer (3–11)
  • Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York City, New York).
  • David Coleman – art direction, design
  • Mark Ryden – illustration
  • Dennis Keeley – photography

Charts

<templatestyles src="Col-begin/styles.css"/>

Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog #
USA August 1990 Epic Records Stereo Vinyl E-45246
USA 1990 Epic Records Tape ET-45246
USA 1990 Epic Records CD EK45246

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ 25 Years Ago: REO Speedwagon Regroup With 'The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken
  3. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  4. ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  5. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  6. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

External links

Script error: No such module "Navbox".

Template:Authority control

Retrieved from "http://debianws.lexgopc.com/wiki143/index.php?title=The_Earth,_a_Small_Man,_His_Dog_and_a_Chicken&oldid=2013360"