Arch Allies: Live At Riverport | | Cast : | Styx, Reo Speedwagon | | Director : | | | Studio : | Bmg/Sanctuary Records Group | | Format : | Color, Dolby | | Released Date : | January 01, 2000 | | DVD Released Date : | November 21, 2000 | | Language : | English (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | NR (Not Rated) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 06, 2005 | | Summary | Key members gone = Tribute bands at best... | Content
 | Sorry, but you can't have Styx without Dennis DeYoung nor REO Speedwagon without Gary Richrath... 'Nuff said!!! |
| Rating | | | Date | October 26, 2004 | | Summary | The Rockin' Allies are still at it, together! | Content
| Any fan of Styx and REO should know, these great bands have toured together for a couple of decades. They alternate being the opening act. My wife and I caught them a couple of years ago. REO opened at an outside fair grounds and Styx followed. Just a few minutes into Styx set, a storm blew in and the sound board was "toast". They tried to complete the show, but mother nature wasn't going to allow it. They tried to let the show go on by using the stage monitors and acoustic guitars. Luckily, we were in the front row and could hear them, but no one in the bleachers heard a sound and the band finally conceded that the concert was over.
This is a very good concert, but I felt like they should have made this program a two DVD set, so more of each bands material could have been added. My biggest regret is that Styx didn't get Crystal Ball included. Again, other than not covering more songs, this is a fun DVD to add to your collection. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 13, 2004 | | Summary | I have this on video | Content
| REO just totally rocks and rolls... Especially Brett the Hit man on drums!!!! Wheres Gary, I miss him dearly.... The last 5 or 6 songs were just gradually building up and my blood was boiling, definately a great show/performance from REO... Styx was good on some songs "Lady," "BLue Collar Man," "The Renegade,"... It needed something for the Styx boys... "Lorelei," "Madame Blue," or just some more energy.... The songs didnt move me... why did they need Blue Collar Man twice? REO was definately on fire!!!!!
Growing up I was more into the more metal and harder rock but I definately liked both of these bands heavy songs. Styx was never a 'heavy' or 'blues rock' type of band. I'm happy for their success. REO I really got into especially the double live "You Get What You Play For," lots of fond memories with that one... cruising in my friends Monte Carlo all summer long and cranking that whole cassette!!!!! When REO got a little mellow, I basically stopped listening to them. I'd go see them if they came to Portland thats for sure!!!! |
| Rating | | | Date | April 01, 2004 | | Summary | Two Great Bands on One Video! | Content
| Styx and REO Speedwagon, two of the most successful bands of the 70s and 80s, launched a very successful tour during the summer of 2000, and this concert video was filmed during their tour stop in St. Louis. The video is divided into two parts, with each band performing seperately. Styx is up first with their new keyboardist/singer Lawrence Gowan. Gowan replaced Dennis DeYoung, who was kicked out of the band a year earlier. In my opinion, Lawrence Gowan is not nearly the singer or keyboardist that Dennis was. It was hard watching another person sing Dennis' songs, especially the classics "Lady" and "Come Sail Away". Yes, there's still all of Tommy Shaw's songs, such as "Fooling Yourself" and "Blue Collar Man", but Lawrence just doesn't do justice to Dennis DeYoung's songs. Part two of the video features REO Speedwagon, who can still put on a fine show. Classics such as "Roll With the Changes" and "Keep on Loving You" still sound as good today as when they were released. Kevin Cronin's voice is still as good as ever. There are also two songs featuring both bands playing together, these being REO's "Roll With the Changes" and Styx' "Blue Collar Man". If you enjoy classic rock and roll from the 70s and 80s, then pick up this video. |
| Rating | | | Date | September 07, 2003 | | Summary | Styx/Reo Speedwagon..Still the best. | Content
| I was lucky enough to be at the Arch Allies show when it was taped. If you want to see two bands that truly enjoy what they do, then buy this dvd. Styx plays their hits and throws in some of their songs from the Brave New World cd, and even with the replacements, Gowen and Sucherman, they are still Styx. I didn't miss DDY at all. And with Glen Burtnik back with the band, it makes the show that much better. Another bonus is Chuck came to St. Louis to perform with the band. Reo Speedwagon keeps getting better every time I see them. Kevin Cronin still has the pipes to bring you back in time when Can't Fight This Feeling and other songs were on the radio. You can tell that Reo is humbled and proud to still be playing in front of thousands of old and new fans. The jam at the end with both bands is great. Being there and seeing it live was the coolest thing I ever saw. Get a piece of rock history and buy this dvd. |
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