R.E.M. "Around the Sun" lp - October 5, 2004
The new album is out October 4 on Warner Bros. Records and is entitled "Around the Sun". The first single is "Leaving New York".
Tracklisting: 1. 'Leaving New York' 2. 'Electron Blue' 3. 'The Outsiders' 4. 'Make It All OK' 5. 'Final Straw' 6. 'I Wanted To Be Wrong' 7. 'Wanderlust' 8. 'Boy In The Well' 9. 'Aftermath' 10. 'High Speed Train' 11. 'The Worst Joke Over' 12. 'The Ascent Of Man' 13. 'Around The Sun' _________________________ from REUTERS/BILLBOARD NEW YORK (Billboard) - R.E.M's next album will be titled "Around the Sun," according to the group's official Web site (http://www.remhq.com). The Warner Bros. set will be released Oct. 4 internationally and the following day in North America. First single "Leaving New York" will be released commercially Sept. 27 outside North America. "We wanted to say something immediately about our displeasure with the invasion of Iraq," R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills told radio host Al Franken Wednesday about "Final Straw." The release of "Around the Sun" will come in the midst of the just-announced Vote for Change tour, which will find the band teaming with Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty and Bright Eyes for five shows in U.S. presidential election battleground states. The artists will play Oct. 1 at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center, Oct. 2 at Cleveland's Gund Arena, Oct. 3 at Ann Arbor, Mich.'s Crisler Arena, Oct. 5 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., and Oct. 8 at the TD Waterhouse Center in Orlando. Tickets for the shows go on-sale Aug. 21 to the general public; it is unclear if members of the R.E.M. fan club will have special pre-sale opportunities, which will be available to members of liberal group MoveOn.org, which is sponsoring the tour. Organizers told reporters Wednesday that Springsteen had personally invited the other acts to join him at the shows. "It just shows you how desperate times are," Mills told Franken. "(Defeating President Bush) is a life or death matter. (But) we're trying to keep it on the high road as much as possible. We can still make our point and do it with some class and dignity." __________________________ I can't wait. Might have to pick up tix to the Crisler Arena show in Ann Arbor. |
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How strange it is to barely give a passing glance to a band that practically change my life (musically speaking that is). I'm about as interested in this recording as what bowl of cereal I'm about to go eat.
We interviewed Mike Mills on Headlines last night. 10 years ago I would have been excited about it. I didn't care at all last night (not agreeing politically doesn't really hurt that much though...) |
Originally posted by atlantamoi How strange it is to barely give a passing glance to a band that practically change my life (musically speaking that is). I'm about as interested in this recording as what bowl of cereal I'm about to go eat. We interviewed Mike Mills on Headlines last night. 10 years ago I would have been excited about it. I didn't care at all last night (not agreeing politically doesn't really hurt that much though...) There was a short clip of Mike Mills on "Nightline" last night. The show was about the upcoming concerts. Eh, I think I'll skip it when/if it comes to OH (a battleground state). It'll most likely be not enough artists that I have an interest in and way too much preaching for my tastes. The "Nightline" reporter who did the intro report brought up a good point in that all of these concerts and events may just be preaching to the choir and not actually getting anybody to join the party. While it may motivate some to vote who weren't going to, it sounds likely that the audience would vote for Kerry anyways. Your thoughts? |
I still buy every album they put out, but I hardly listen to them any more. Also, this time around seems way too preachy for me. Sometimes I don't like not having any political interest. If I did I could either agree or disagree and be done with it. This way it is like I can either buy their album because I like their music, but I will also be supporting a cause that I don't really care about. Is there a band "for the President"? I could buy that one too and they would cancel each other out. ;)
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Originally posted by C-Mart I still buy every album they put out, but I hardly listen to them any more. For those who care....... from remhq.com NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES R.E.M.'s tour of North America is set to commence on October 13th in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre, continuing on through the United States and Canada for a total of twenty-nine dates. The band's show at the Greek will come fresh on the heels of a weeklong stint (October 1-October 8) with Bruce Springsteen and Bright Eyes on the Vote for Change Tour. R.E.M. North America Tour 2004 October 13--Los Angeles--Greek Theatre--9/12 on sale October 14--Santa Barbara--Santa Barbara Bowl--8/28 on sale October 15--San Francisco--Greek Amphitheatre--8/29 on sale October 16--Irvine--Verizon Amphitheatre--9/12 on sale October 19--Saint Louis--Fox Theatre--8/28 on sale October 20--Indianapolis--Murat Theatre--8/28 on sale October 22--Nashville--Ryman Auditorium--8/21 on sale October 23--Atlanta--Gwinnett Arena--9/11 on sale October 25--Chicago--Chicago Theatre--8/21 on sale October 26--Chicago--Chicago Theatre--8/21 on sale October 27--Akron--Thomas Performing Arts Hall--9/11 on sale October 29--Boston--Fleet Center--9/11 on sale October 30--Atlantic City--Borgata--9/10 on sale November 1--Washington DC--DAR Constitution Hall--9/11 on sale November 4--New York--Madison Square Garden--9/18 on sale November 5--Uncasville, CT--Mohegan Sun Arena--9/18 on sale November 7--Pittsburgh--Palumbo Center--9/18 on sale November 9--Toronto--Humminbird Center--9/17 on sale November 10--Toronto--Hummingbird Center--9/17 on sale November 11--Ottawa--Ottawa Civic Centre--9/11 on sale November 12--Montreal--Bell Centre--9/11 on sale November 14--Thunder Bay--Fort Williams Gardens--TBD November 15--Winnipeg--Centennial Concert Hall--9/17 on sale November 17--Calgary--Saddledome--9/17 on sale November 19--Seattle--McCaw Hall--10/2 on sale November 20--Seattle--McCaw Hall--10/2 on sale November 21--Vancouver--Orpheum--9/17 on sale November 26--Salt Lake City--E Center--9/18 on sale |
I'm looking forward to this one and the tour. October should be a great REM month for me, the album release, then the atlanta date on the 23rd. Can't wait.
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Up was pretty awful and completely turned me off to REM, I'm not sure I care about this. Hearing Mike Mills spout off that "Bush is the worst president ever" (I don't particularly like the guy, but that's ridiculous hyperbole) just puts the final nail in the coffin.
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Originally posted by Hiro11 Up was pretty awful and completely turned me off to REM, I'm not sure I care about this. Not a great album, but an enjoyable one nonetheless from a band so advanced in their career. As I said above, It agreed with me much more than "Reveal" which seemed tired and (dare I say it) boring, IMO. |
Originally posted by Hiro11 Up was pretty awful and completely turned me off to REM, I'm not sure I care about this. Hearing Mike Mills spout off that "Bush is the worst president ever" (I don't particularly like the guy, but that's ridiculous hyperbole) just puts the final nail in the coffin. As far as the Bush comment, I was living in Athens, GA in 1988 and they released Green on election day '88 and for months before that day Stipe and Mills were out loudly campaigning for Dukakis and passing out flyers saying buy Green and Vote for Dukakis...they even took out a full page in Rolling Stone saying the same. Yes I hate it when a band I love (BECAUSE OF THEIR MUSIC) comes out and essentially alienates arguably half of their fan base. I dont have a problem with lyrics I dont agree with...words are words and you have to think for yourself, but I do have a problem with a diatribe during a show. Shut up and play your songs...we dont care what your politics are. |
I'll echo everybody else here... R.E.M. used to be incredibly relevent to me, but starting with "New Adventures," they only spoke to me (musically) in the occasional song.
Originally posted by DJLinus The "Nightline" reporter who did the intro report brought up a good point in that all of these concerts and events may just be preaching to the choir and not actually getting anybody to join the party. While it may motivate some to vote who weren't going to, it sounds likely that the audience would vote for Kerry anyways. Your thoughts? |
I have never listened to them more.
And am listening to them on teh Ipod today. I really like Up and New Adventures and I would rank those as my favorite REM CDs, and I too grew up with them and had the excitement of a new release to look forward too. I think they have a lot of longevity and while the songs may not drag you in right away, over time they are fantastic. |
Originally posted by BadlyDrawnBoy I think they have a lot of longevity and while the songs may not drag you in right away, over time they are fantastic. |
Originally posted by atlantamoi I admit to really liking a few songs off their last two discs, but overall they aren't like they used to be. I guess every band sort of turns into the Rolling Stones if they stick around long enough. To me, it even already started with U2. I find myself much more interested these days in the whiper-snaper bands with young blood. |
Originally posted by C-Mart There is nothing I hate more than a band that doesn't change... which is why I don't really listen to Green Day or 311. ALL of their music sounded the same. |
Don't let the politics get in the way. Just enjoy the music. Bruce, REM and Pearl Jam are three of my favorites, but all three don't their head from their @sses when it comes to politics and foreign policy. I'll probably check out a few of the shows and wear a Bush in 2004 t-shirt just for fun.
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Originally posted by C-Mart Now now, lets not drag U2 into this. They can do no wrong. All That You Can't Leave Behind is second only to Joshua Tree, and I am eagerly anticipating their next Album. I liked Pop in a time when U2 fans for some reason hated it. It was a nice escape from their usual style. Here's how I see U2: 1 Joshua Tree 2 Achtung Baby 3 War 4 Unforgettable Fire 5 Pop 6 Boy 7 Zooropa 8 Rattle and Hum 9 ATYCLB 10 October (I'd put both Wide Awake and Blood Red above ATYCLB as well) |
Achtung Baby is the best. Joshua tree is overrated IMO.
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No. No. No. The best U2 album is...
Hey.....wait a minute. Back it up here. This is an R.E.M. thread. R.E.M.!!! Back on topic people! ;) |
Originally posted by SAShepherd I'll echo everybody else here... R.E.M. used to be incredibly relevent to me, but starting with "New Adventures," they only spoke to me (musically) in the occasional song. |
Originally posted by dolphinboy New Adventures is brillant, it was after that album that they kind of became a bit more ordinary. |
Originally posted by SAShepherd Different strokes, I guess. New Adventures onward has generally left me cold. |
yeah, unfortunately, I pretty much grew up with REM too. I always remember anticipating a new release. Now....eh. I sold most of my REM collection off a long time ago and have only kept a few---not my collector's editions though, those are some nice sets. After 'New Adventures' and Berry left, I feel the dynamics of the band became fainter and with that their ambition blurred...
U2? Never was a big fan of them, but I'm huge fan of the more ambitious, experimentalistic U2 (achtung, pop, discoteque..the only ones I own) I felt All that you... was just trite populist rubish. and they succeeded handsomely---awards, money, what not...which they have already have. great, smart, intelligent guys should be making better music than that. I guess they don't want to become like Pearl Jam and follow their own strange muse... |
www.remhq.com is streaming the first single - Leaving New York.
After two listens, it's not bad. It may grow on me more. I'd like to hear it in context of the album. |
Originally posted by FrozenMetalHead www.remhq.com is streaming the first single - Leaving New York. After two listens, it's not bad. It may grow on me more. I'd like to hear it in context of the album. |
Yeah, its not bad. Its a little bland and "pop" for my taste. But I usually don't like the singles as much as the other songs on the albums. I'll be buying the cd regardless.
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The opening acts for this tour have been announced:
October 13--Los Angeles--Greek Theatre--Five Eight October 14--Santa Barbara--Santa Barbara Bowl--Five Eight October 15--San Francisco--Greek Amphitheatre--Five Eight October 16--Irvine--Verizon Amphitheatre--Five Eight October 19--Saint Louis--Fox Theatre--Now It's Overhead October 20--Indianapolis--Murat Theatre--Now It's Overhead October 22--Nashville--Ryman Auditorium--Trent Dabbs October 23--Atlanta--Gwinnett Arena--Now It's Overhead October 25--Chicago--Auditorium Theatre--Now It's Overhead October 26--Chicago--Auditorium Theatre--Angela McCluskey October 27--Akron--Thomas Performing Arts Hall--Now It's Overhead October 29--Boston--Fleet Center--Angela McCluskey October 30--Atlantic City--Borgata--Angela McCluskey November 1--Washington DC--DAR Constitution Hall--Angela McCluskey November 4--New York--Madison Square Garden--Angela McCluskey November 5--Uncasville, CT--Mohegan Sun Arena--Joseph Arthur November 7--Pittsburgh--Palumbo Center--Joseph Arthur November 9--London (Ont)--Labatt Center--Joseph Arthur November 10--Toronto--Hummingbird Center--Joseph Arthur November 11--Ottawa--Ottawa Civic Centre--Joseph Arthur November 12--Montreal--Bell Centre--Joseph Arthur November 14--Thunder Bay--Fort Williams Gardens--Charlie Mars I'm going to the atlanta show where Now It's Overhead will be opening, has anyone heard of this band? I've never heard of any of these opening acts. |
Originally posted by MurraySiskind The opening acts for this tour have been announced: October 13--Los Angeles--Greek Theatre--Five Eight October 14--Santa Barbara--Santa Barbara Bowl--Five Eight October 15--San Francisco--Greek Amphitheatre--Five Eight October 16--Irvine--Verizon Amphitheatre--Five Eight October 19--Saint Louis--Fox Theatre--Now It's Overhead October 20--Indianapolis--Murat Theatre--Now It's Overhead October 22--Nashville--Ryman Auditorium--Trent Dabbs October 23--Atlanta--Gwinnett Arena--Now It's Overhead October 25--Chicago--Auditorium Theatre--Now It's Overhead October 26--Chicago--Auditorium Theatre--Angela McCluskey October 27--Akron--Thomas Performing Arts Hall--Now It's Overhead October 29--Boston--Fleet Center--Angela McCluskey October 30--Atlantic City--Borgata--Angela McCluskey November 1--Washington DC--DAR Constitution Hall--Angela McCluskey November 4--New York--Madison Square Garden--Angela McCluskey November 5--Uncasville, CT--Mohegan Sun Arena--Joseph Arthur November 7--Pittsburgh--Palumbo Center--Joseph Arthur November 9--London (Ont)--Labatt Center--Joseph Arthur November 10--Toronto--Hummingbird Center--Joseph Arthur November 11--Ottawa--Ottawa Civic Centre--Joseph Arthur November 12--Montreal--Bell Centre--Joseph Arthur November 14--Thunder Bay--Fort Williams Gardens--Charlie Mars I'm going to the atlanta show where Now It's Overhead will be opening, has anyone heard of this band? I've never heard of any of these opening acts. |
Tracklisting:
1. 'Leaving New York' 2. 'Electron Blue' 3. 'The Outsiders' 4. 'Make It All OK' 5. 'Final Straw' 6. 'I Wanted To Be Wrong' 7. 'Wanderlust' 8. 'Boy In The Well' 9. 'Aftermath' 10. 'High Speed Train' 11. 'The Worst Joke Over' 12. 'The Ascent Of Man' 13. 'Around The Sun' |
i have been listening to the new single via the warner music link on remhq -- it seems to me to be more in the style of up and reveal. maybe they have just turned a musical corner, but i was hoping for more "new" stuff similar to bad day (outtake from LRP i believe) and all the right friends (early 80s live show material).
regardless, i have followed them for at least 18 years and seen them live many times. this album and tour will be no different irrespective of their political stance (i probably will not seek recordings of the shows on this tour except for the show i attend). kms |
--Question for longtime fans of R.E.M.
How long do they usually play for? Are we talking about a 2-hour show? Hopefully not less than that.... Of course that would be previous tours so who knows what they'll do this time around.... THANKS |
a quick review of the boots i have from the tour in support of up shows that each show went on 2cds (typically 24 - 28 songs per show) averaging around 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
monster tour shows were about the same length. green/document tour a little shorter. earliest shows around 60 minutes. |
Originally posted by Frank TJ Mackey --Question for longtime fans of R.E.M. How long do they usually play for? Are we talking about a 2-hour show? Hopefully not less than that.... Of course that would be previous tours so who knows what they'll do this time around.... THANKS |
I just heard that 'The Outsiders' features Q-tip!?!
Has anyone heard this yet? I'm getting nervous. |
Originally posted by kms_md a quick review of the boots i have from the tour in support of up shows that each show went on 2cds (typically 24 - 28 songs per show) averaging around 1 1/2 to 2 hours. monster tour shows were about the same length. green/document tour a little shorter. earliest shows around 60 minutes. But there was nothing wrong with the solid 90 minutes they gave us back then. I don't see them having longer shows because of new material, that usually means certain songs don't get played from other albums, but REM didn't like to (or just refused) to play a lot of their older stuff for a lot of years. They gave the "we've grown out of playing that stuff" kind of crazy answers. How do you grow out of playing Driver 8 or Begin the Begin? But, if they continue to play a few more of their older tracks each show than they used to, it would seem to me that their shows would be closer to the 2 hour mark of their more recent tour than the 90 minutes back during Monster. |
Originally posted by dolphinboy but REM didn't like to (or just refused) to play a lot of their older stuff for a lot of years. They gave the "we've grown out of playing that stuff" kind of crazy answers. How do you grow out of playing Driver 8 or Begin the Begin? |
Originally posted by jay77 I just heard that 'The Outsiders' features Q-tip!?! Has anyone heard this yet? I'm getting nervous. |
Originally posted by Rypro 525 the latest dvd (was recorded in 2003), is about 115 minutes. i guess it would be a bit longer for the new tour because of the new album. |
Originally posted by jarsim Haven't heard, but wouldn't be incomprehensible with KRS-ONE adding lyrics way back when. And honest, we could have worse. Anyone who likes some rap and REM too, would really much respect Q-Tip...as opposed to 99% other "MC's" out there....when REM is joined by Jay-Z or Nelly, let's then shudder and turn in our future graves. But as we saw with Radio Song (feat. KRS-1) from Out of Time, rap and R.E.M. dont always mix well. But true, it could be worse. |
I saw them last september and they played around 2 hours. It was a great show, filled with lots of older songs.
I'm curious about the Q-Tip song. I can't wait to hear how that turned out. |
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