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R.E.M. At The BBC - CD Music

by R.E.M.
label: Craft Recordings, January of 2018 ‧
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ALIGNMENT


Disc 1 - BBC Sessions

CD1
01 - World Leader Pretend
02 - Fretless
03 - Half A World Away
04 - Radio Song
05 - Losing My Religion
06 - Love Is All Around
07 - Walk Unafraid
08 - Daysleeper
09 - Lotus
10 - At My Most Beautiful
11 - Bad Day
12 - Orange Crush
13 - Man On The Moon
14 - Imitation Of Life
15 - Supernatural Superserious
16 - Munich

Disc 2 - BBC Sessions

CD2
01 - Introduction
02 - Losing My Religion
03 - New Test Leper
04 - Lotus
05 - Parakeet
06 - Electrolite
07 - Perfect Circle
08 - The Apologist
09 - Band Introductions
10 - Daysleeper
11 - Country Feedback
12 - At My Most Beautiful
13 - Walk Unafraid
14 - Man On The Moon

Disc 3 - BBC Live Broadcasts: Rock City - Nottingham, England 1984

CD3
01 - Second Guessing
02 - Hyena
03 - Talk About The Passion
04 - West Of The Fields
05 - (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
06 - Auctioneer (Another Engine)
07 - So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)
08 - Old Man Kensey
09 - Gardening At Night
10 - 9-9 / Hey Diddle Diddle / Feeling Gravity Pull
11 - Windout
12 - Driver 8
13 - Pretty Persuasion
14 - Radio Free Europe
15 - Wendell Gee
16 - Carnival Of Sorts (Boxcars)

Disc 4 - BBC Live Broadcasts: The National Bowl - Milton Keynes, England 1995 - Pt. 1

CD4
01 - What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
02 - Crush With Eyeliner
03 - Drive
04 - Turn You Inside-Out
05 - Try Not To Breathe
06 - I Took Your Name
07 - Undertow
08 - Bang And Blame
09 - I Don't Sleep, I Dream
10 - Strange Currencies
11 - Revolution
12 - Tongue

Disc 5 - BBC Live Broadcasts: The National Bowl - Milton Keynes, England 1995 - Pt. 2

CD5
01 - Man On The Moon
02 - Country Feedback
03 - Half A World Away
04 - Losing My Religion
05 - Pop Song 89
06 - Finest Worksong
07 - Get Up
08 - Star 69
09 - Let Me In
10 - Everybody Hurts
11 - Fall On Me
12 - Departure
13 - Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

Disc 6 - BBC Live Broadcasts: Pyramid Stage, Glastonbury Festival - Pilton, England 1999 - Pt. 1

CD6
01 - Lotus
02 - What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
03 - So Fast, So Numb
04 - The Apologist
05 - Fall On Me
06 - Daysleeper
07 - The Wake-Up Bomb
08 - The One I Love
09 - Sweetness Follows
10 - At My Most Beautiful

Disc 7 - BBC Live Broadcasts: Pyramid Stage, Glastonbury Festival - Pilton, England 1999 - Pt. 2

CD7
01 - Losing My Religion
02 - Everybody Hurts
03 - Walk Unafraid
04 - Star 69
05 - Finest Worksong
06 - Man On The Moon
07 - Why Not Smile
08 - Crush With Eyeliner
09 - Tongue
10 - Cuyahoga
11 - Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

Disc 8 - BBC Live Broadcasts: St. James's Church - London, England 2004

CD8
01 - Intro
02 - So Fast, So Numb
03 - Boy In The Well
04 - I Wanted To Be Wrong
05 - E-Bow The Letter
06 - Around The Sun
07 - Aftermath
08 - Losing My Religion
09 - Walk Unafraid
10 - Leaving New York
11 - Imitation Of Life
12 - Man On The Moon

Disc 9 [DVD] - BBC Television Broadcasts

Accelerating Backwards

DVD
01 - Moon River
02 - Pretty Persuasion
03 - Pop Song 89
04 - Orange Crush
05 - Losing My Religion
06 - Half A World Away
07 - Crush With Eyeliner
08 - Man On The Moon
09 - Daysleeper
10 - Imitation Of Life
11 - So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)
12 - All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)
13 - Leaving New York

R.E.M. At The BBC - CD

by R.E.M.

Property Description
label: Craft Recordings
Release Date: January of 2018
Dimensions: 125 x 140 x 8 mm
Format: Music
Categories: Alternative/Indie > Indie
EAN: 0888072067714
Duration (m): 447
Number of discs: 9
Format: CD / Compilation

ABOUT THE ARTIST

R.E.M.

R.E.M. was an American alternative rock band formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia. Composed of Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass and keyboards) and Bill Berry (drums), the band is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of alternative rock and played a key role in popularizing the genre during the 80s and 90s. R.E.M.'s music is known for its cryptic lyrics, Stipe's distinctive voice, and combination of elements of jangle pop, folk, and rock.

R.E.M. began to gain notoriety in the underground scene with the release of their first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981, followed by the EP Chronic Town (1982). Their debut album, Murmur (1983), was critically acclaimed and stood out for its fresh and innovative sound, with songs such as "Radio Free Europe" and "Talk About the Passion" exemplifying the band's unique style, marked by bright guitars and engaging melodies. Murmur was voted Album of the Year by Rolling Stone magazine, surpassing albums by more established artists at the time.

Over the next few years, R.E.M. continued to release albums that cemented their reputation as one of the most important bands in alternative rock. Albums such as Reckoning (1984) and Fables of the Reconstruction (1985) showed the band's ability to evolve their sound while maintaining an accessible and introspective sensibility. Michael Stipe's lyrics, often poetic and ambiguous, added a layer of mystery to the band's songs, while Peter Buck's guitar brought a signature sound that would become a trademark of jangle pop.

The band's real commercial breakthrough came with the release of Document (1987), which included the hit "The One I Love", one of the band's first songs to reach the top 10 in the United States. This album marked the beginning of a transition to a more accessible sound, without sacrificing the artistic integrity that made R.E.M. such a respected band.

In 1991, R.E.M. released Out of Time, the album that catapulted the band to global stardom. The album included the hit "Losing My Religion", a song that became one of the band's biggest hits and is still an alternative rock anthem today. Out of Time also featured other popular tracks such as "Shiny Happy People" and "Near Wild Heaven". This album won three Grammy Awards and helped the band reach a new level of commercial and critical success.

The band's next album, Automatic for the People (1992), is widely considered one of the band's best works and one of the most important albums of the 1990s. With a more introspective and dark tone, the album addressed themes of mortality, loss and nostalgia, with songs such as "Everybody Hurts", "Man on the Moon" and "Nightswimming" standing out. Automatic for the People was a critical and sales success, solidifying R.E.M.'s status as one of the most important bands of their generation.

In 1994, R.E.M. released Monster, an album that marked a significant change in the band's sound, with a more rock-oriented approach and guitar distortions. The album was buoyed by the success of singles such as "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" and "Bang and Blame", and was followed by an extensive world tour.

In the late 1990s, following the departure of drummer Bill Berry in 1997, R.E.M. continued as a trio and released several albums, including Up (1998), Reveal (2001) and Around the Sun (2004). While these albums received mixed reviews, the band maintained a dedicated fanbase and continued to be an influential presence in alternative music.

In 2008, R.E.M. released Accelerate, an album that was seen as a return to their rocker roots, and in 2011, they released Collapse into Now, which was well received by critics and fans alike, showing that the band still had the ability to create relevant and powerful music.

After a 31-year career, R.E.M. announced their breakup in September 2011, stating that it was the right time to end the band. His farewell was greeted with respect and recognition for the legacy they left in music. With a discography that includes some of the most influential and iconic albums in alternative rock, R.E.M. is widely considered one of the most important bands in modern music.

R.E.M.'s legacy continues to influence generations of musicians, and his songs remain relevant, touching fans both old and new. The band is remembered not only for their music, but also for their artistic integrity and the cultural impact they have had over more than three decades of career.

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