Recordings from their 2007 "working rehearsals" in Dublin. This set captures the trio testing out blistering, fast-paced versions of older tracks, laying the foundational energy for their late-career resurgence.
A sharp u-turn into distortion and glam rock. Fed up with acoustic ballads, Peter Buck turned up the fuzz pedals to create a loud, gritty record influenced by the rising grunge movement.
"Imitation of Life", "All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star)" Around the Sun (2004)
Following the jump to a major label, R.E.M.'s output became more polished, but their B-sides remained remarkably strong. rem discography blogspot exclusive
From 1988 to 2011, R.E.M. sent exclusive holiday vinyl to their fan club members, featuring rare covers (like Leonard Cohen's "First We Take Manhattan") and goofy holiday well-wishes.
Occasionally, it can refer to "paperwork" or text files (.txt or .nfo) that list the source, bitrate, and tracklisting for the archive. Where to Find R.E.M. Content
The music blogs of the mid-2000s functioned as amateur digital museums. For R.E.M., a band that always encouraged fan community engagement and tapers at their shows, these archival spaces kept the deep corners of their discography alive long after they stopped touring. Recordings from their 2007 "working rehearsals" in Dublin
R.E.M. was incredibly prolific, often hiding some of their best songs on the flip sides of CD singles or obscure movie soundtracks. Songs like "Leave" (alternate version from the A Life Less Ordinary soundtrack) or acoustic covers of acoustic classics were difficult to track down collectively until music blogs indexed them. Part 3: The Legacy of R.E.M. and Music Archiving
A deliberate return to fast-paced, high-voltage guitar rock. This short, aggressive album proved the band still possessed their classic indie energy through tracks like "Supernatural Superserious." Collapse into Now (2011)
| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | | All R.E.M. music is owned by IRS (now Universal) and Warner Bros. Unauthorized distribution infringes copyright. | | Band’s stance | R.E.M. tolerated tape trading but not commercial bootlegging. Blogspot downloads with ads violated their policy. | | Current status | In 2021, R.E.M. made nearly all official B-sides and rarities available on streaming via And I Feel Fine... and Part Lies, Part Heart... compilations. | | Risk to users | Downloading these files today may expose you to malware (dead links often redirect to fake downloaders). | Fed up with acoustic ballads, Peter Buck turned
If you are reading this, please officially release the Complete Athens Rehearsal Tapes (1980-1987) . Until then, fans will share.
: Stripped-back versions of Automatic for the People tracks without the orchestral strings.