Any R.E.M. fans out there?

[dougdeep]

I just came across there website www.remhq.com it's quite impressive.

 

[Deadly Danson]

Yep, big REM fan here. Just bought their new album, Around the Sun, which is great - in true REM style it gets better with every listen although for the non-converted is probably too gloomy. Got tix for their gig at the NEC in Feb which, quite handily, comes the day after the trip to Leeds - a few days up North coming up I think!!

 

[dougdeep]

 

[Blackadder]

I'm an REM fan as well.

Automatic for the people - great album!

Losing my Religion - great Track!

I haven't bought around the sun yet!

 

[Biscuit]

Automatic for the people is their best album.

I wouldn't say im a massive fan but i do like their music.

Everybody hurts...so sad..

 

[moggy]

big fan & great doing their records on karaoke while pissed up

 

[Exiled in Exeter]

I’m a big R.E.M. fan. I hope to get their new album shortly.

 

[dougdeep]

I’m a big R.E.M. fan. I hope to get their new album shortly.

Don't call me shortly.

 

[Soton Seagull]

Top band. I've always liked them since Out of Time was released. They have an incredible ability to stick around and, indeed, evolve.

New Album seems ok after a couple of listens but will probably grow.

 

[El Presidente]

Just got tix for when they play Old Trafford next summer.

In the meantime, check out Stipe, an REM tribute band who are spot on, the lead singer even talks to the audience in an Athens, Georgia accent betwen songs, despite the fact he is from Northwich.

www.stipe.co.uk

 

[Brady's Old Lady]

I'm a huge fan - I was worried I wasn't going to like "Around the Sun" especially as some of the reviews were poor to say the least. First couple of plays - I wasn't sure - but having played it every day on my travels between London Bridge and Brighton - I can assue you - it's a grower!!

 

[Biscuit]

Have downloaded some songs,

but only the ones from the CD I bought.

 

[Hungry Joe.]

Been a big fan since '84. Saw them twice in '89 and going to see them in Hyde Park in July. Have to say though that I think the new album is poor by their standards and that Wanderlust replaces Shiny Happy People as the worst REM song on record! I'm sure Around The Sun will grow on me a bit but I've played it a few times now. I thought Reveal was a turning point, maybe after Michael Stipe 'came out', the songs don't seem to be as strong musically or lyrically anymore, a bit too coffee table arty-farty now for my liking. Green and Life's Rich Pageant remain my favourite albums.

 

[Marshy]

im Pushing an elephant up the stairs.......whats that all about !

 

[paulie]

Life's Rich Pageant and Document - fantastic.

New Adventures in Hi-fi, very underrated.

Saw them live in 85 (supporting U2), 89 and 95. Take a good book.

 

[tinx]

Indeed I am a big fan bought every one of their albums and they are all class. Looking forward to seeing them at Hyde Park next summer. Got Gold Cricle tickets so will actually be able to see the band on stage.

 

[Titanic]

Not a great fan... but enjoyed their appearance on The Simpsons!

Lenny : How did you get the REM to perform in your garage?
Homer : I told them it was for a benefit. They think they are saving the rain forest.

 

[Jello]

Was a big fan in mid eighties and saw them two nights running at Hammersmith. Supported both nights by The Blue Aeroplanes who had 15 guitarists they sounded

Not so keen on their newer stuff, but still listen out for them.