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R.E.M. - Around the Sun (REM) - (CD)

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Description

The album is being recorded with Pat McCarthy who previously produced "Reveal" and 1998's "Up", and is the first to feature new drummer Bill Rieflin, ex-Ministry.

Product Info

Artists
  1. R.E.M.
Barcode
6001212086732
Copy Control
No
Country
South Africa
Country of Origin
South Africa
Format
Audio CD
Label
Warner Brothers
Media
CD
Number of Items
1
Release Date
1 October 2004
Studio
Gallo Record Company
Studio / Live
Studio
Title
Around The Sun
Tracks

Leaving New York
Electron Blue
The Outsiders
Make It All Ok
Final Straw
I Wanted To Be Strong
Wanderlust
Boy In The Well
Aftermath
High Speed Train
The Worst Joke Over
The Ascent Of Man
Around The Sun

Year
2004

Product Reviews (1)

Christo, Hartbeespoort. 18 July 2005

REM released their thirteenth studio album, Around the Sun, late last year. And while many expected a very political album (considering the tumultuous US political scene), what they got was an offering in which the political is personal – an album where the band doesn’t come across as angry, but rather disheartened. In fact, many of the songs actually dwell on the aftermath of shattered relationships; the emotions experienced when you realise that love has run its course. Ever since drummer Bill Berry retired from the band, REM have been struggling to get back to the level they reached with 1992’s Automatic for the People. But unlike their last two albums, Reveal and Up, Around the Sun actually comes close to that classic REM sound. It’s a very slow, roundabout CD, and, unfortunately, it’s difficult to find it more than a collection of glum, mid-tempo songs that leave you feeling rather dejected. The absolute highlight on the album is the first single, Leaving New York. On the surface it is a love song (about heartache and break-up), but it’s also successful on a political level, making a statement about the Bush Administration. Other stand-out tracks include I Wanted To Be Wrong, The Ascent of Man, Boy in the Well and The Worst Joke Ever. Many critics have agreed that Around the Sun is memorable for being entirely unremarkable. But, that doesn’t make it a bad recording. This isn’t an album with shiny happy people holding hands and laughing their way through these tracks. Instead, you will find life’s walking wounded, looking for a shoulder to lean on as they search for stability and truth in an uncertain world. A personal and very mature album that fans will enjoy.

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