Love them, and Accelerate is out Apr 1, afaik. Although the album has been leaked online already, and is streaming from iLike as part of a promotion. I've heard a little, and it's far better than the last two or three.
Saw them do a great Glasto performance. As I remember they always liked to pick their own support acts too and the record companies let them, so it wasn't just the latest act on the companies roster. As such Blue Aeroplanes and Radiohead supported them on tours as I recall. Still doesn't beat the idea that the Beastie Boys had a dog show as support.
@whatleydude: Just reminded me of a conversation with an ex's mum.
Ex's Mum: "Oh by the way REM are playing at the..."
Me: "REM?"
Ex's Mum: "Yes, REM, I thought they were very popular? You know the guy with the bald head?"
Me: "Oh you mean R.E.M?" ROTFLMAO!!!"
So.. 'I'm going to see their films and interviews at the ICA on Monday afternoon followed by a concert at The Royal Albert Hall Monday night' ...is a good thing then?
25 comments so far
love them!
1 year, 8 months ago by wrboyce
Aye!
1 year, 8 months ago by Faz1
Oh yes
1 year, 8 months ago by WaveyDavey001
The first albums are fantastic!
1 year, 8 months ago by israel
4 comments in 3 minutes. I'd say people like them ;P
1 year, 8 months ago by edythemighty
like some songs, dislike some songs. lol. they're ok. and are on my "like" list. lol. btw, they should be live in BBC R1 live lounge this friday.
1 year, 8 months ago by bubu1uk
Saw them live at paleo in ch. Quite good. Seeing them at the apple store?
1 year, 8 months ago by warza
'Accelerate' is out soon right?
1 year, 8 months ago by whatleydude
Love them, and Accelerate is out Apr 1, afaik. Although the album has been leaked online already, and is streaming from iLike as part of a promotion. I've heard a little, and it's far better than the last two or three.
1 year, 8 months ago by sangsara
REM new one will be good from what I've been reading ...
1 year, 8 months ago by atmasphere
Accelerate has been available on usenet for a week.
1 year, 8 months ago by ceedee
Saw them do a great Glasto performance. As I remember they always liked to pick their own support acts too and the record companies let them, so it wasn't just the latest act on the companies roster. As such Blue Aeroplanes and Radiohead supported them on tours as I recall. Still doesn't beat the idea that the Beastie Boys had a dog show as support.
1 year, 8 months ago by WaveyDavey001
I went to their concert in 198? at the SDSU amphitheater and it wasn't even sold out because no one knew who they were yet!!
1 year, 8 months ago by theKeeper
@whatleydude: Just reminded me of a conversation with an ex's mum. Ex's Mum: "Oh by the way REM are playing at the..." Me: "REM?" Ex's Mum: "Yes, REM, I thought they were very popular? You know the guy with the bald head?" Me: "Oh you mean R.E.M?" ROTFLMAO!!!"
1 year, 8 months ago by adonisdemon
got the album if anyone wants it? Pretty guff imo but sure some will like it :)
1 year, 8 months ago by edc088
@adonisdemon LOL!
1 year, 8 months ago by Faz1
So.. 'I'm going to see their films and interviews at the ICA on Monday afternoon followed by a concert at The Royal Albert Hall Monday night' ...is a good thing then?
1 year, 8 months ago by whatleydude
@whatleydude: If you have to, not a big deal :-P
1 year, 8 months ago by adonisdemon
@whatleydude Are you saying that you don't know much of their stuff?
1 year, 8 months ago by WaveyDavey001
@whatley - imo if its free no probs, i wouldnt pay thats for sure but each to there own :)
1 year, 8 months ago by edc088
Well, I'm not busy if there's something else you'd much rather be doing?
;)
1 year, 8 months ago by ceedee
Mmmm, kind of in my area of music I should like but never really took to them. I can see why people love them though but not me.
1 year, 8 months ago by jamiebennett
I have one, ahem several, words for you..."Automatic For The People"! That's all the REM I need, except when I'm sleeping
1 year, 8 months ago by kimbach
@whatleydude your monday sounds like the kind i'd fly halfway around the world to have.
1 year, 8 months ago by sangsara
It was pretty damn good too..:)
1 year, 8 months ago by whatleydude