R.E.M. Accelerate

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 08:01am

I’m loving R.E.M.’s new album. We’re going to see them in June and I can’t wait! Here’s one of my favorite songs from the new album, Mr. Richards.

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  1. Michael on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 8:35 am

    I just started getting into it (Accelerate) this weekend. It’s fun. And quick!

  2. Susie on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:02 am

    I mentioned to Oliver the slight possibility of taking him to that show and his head exploded.

  3. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:43 am

    Tell him to scotch-tape it back together; he’s gonna need it to hear the music!

  4. Sandy on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    I’m getting psyched about the Flight of the Conchords mini-tour! http://musicnation.musicnation.....pring-tour

  5. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    WHEN DO TICKETS GO ON SALE? WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNN?

  6. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    Okay, they’re not on sale yet. I’m somewhat calm now.

  7. Lisa on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    We were JUST talking about this on Sunday. MUST GET TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    BTW, in case you missed the article in BUST about FOTC, please to enjoy, ladies (and Michael):

    http://i94.photobucket.com/alb.....019123.jpg

    http://i94.photobucket.com/alb.....01442g.png

    http://i94.photobucket.com/alb.....015qs2.png

  9. Bianca on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    I totally loved the two facing loverboy style photos. haha

  10. sandra on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Stay Sweet, love Brett.

  11. Michael on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Jemaine is wearing my new glasses.

  12. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    For reals? I really need a pic, come ON!

  13. Michael on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    You mean ON me?

  14. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    YES!

  15. Yeti on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Hands up who doesn’t think the new REM album is all that, it’s already Accelerated it’s way out of my playlist!

    Don’t like to be a hater as I’m a big REM fan and I’m usually very forgiving with music. But this album garnered such hype that I couldn’t help but be disappointed. I just don’t get it.

    I think that maybe our generation is being a little bit forgiving given the incredible history of this band and not entirely objective about the current music. I know it’s better than the recent efforts by the Athens boys, but is that really a valid comparison?

    I’m not hankering for another Fables or even some newer adventures in Hi Fi, (but if I see them live, I know which songs I’d prefer to hear) I don’t even know what these guys could put out these days that would make them musically relevant in the 21st century.

    I’ve got no answers and I’m def. not stuck in the past in terms of their music (or anybody else’s). Just too much good stuff out right now for me to regard this album as relevant.

    ps chuck made me post this.

  16. Michael on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:46 pm
  17. chuck on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    HATER!

  18. chuck on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    I actually like all but the last two cuts - which I HATE.

  19. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    MICHAEL YOU BITCH!

    As for REM — I like it but maybe because I so didn’t care for their last two albums. This one feels a bit like a return to form for me, plus they are doing such jubilant press and look so fucking HAPPY that I can’t help but get swept away in the hype. I make no apologies.

    And if you trace it all back, REM is the sole reason we all met, isn’t it?

  20. Yeti on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    yeah, back when they were good!

    You, get swept away, well I never! I think them being way too happy might be the biggest issue that band has right now.

  21. freakgirl on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    OH SHUT UP YETI. #

    It’s true, isn’t it…most music turns to shit when people get too happy. Shiny and happy, perhaps?

    Speaking of which, has anyone heard the new B-52s?

  22. Sandy on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    FG those pictures are HILARIOUS.

  23. Sandy on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Oh and Michael, that was my first time being rickrolled. I’m glad it was with you.

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