R.E.M. - Then and Now

After the relative disappointment of R.E.M.'s last release, 2004's 'Around The Sun', the American trio have hit a fantastic return to form with 2008's 'Accelerate'.

The album bursts to life with "Living Well is the Best Revenge," a thunderous opener to a storming album. From the off, the clang of Peter Buck's guitar is met by a vociferous Michael Stipe. The trio seem to have a point to prove, and waste no time in doing so. This tone is carried on with "Man-Sized Wreath" and the radio-friendly "Supernatural Serious," the latter being the
first single to be taken from the album.

R.E.M. in concert in Padova, Italy, July 22, 2003.
Background information
Origin	Athens, Georgia, USA
Genre(s)	Alternative rock College rock Jangle pop
Years active	1980–present
Label(s)	I.R.S., Warner Bros.
Associated acts	Automatic Baby Hindu Love Gods The Minus 5 Tuatara
Website	www.remhq.com
Members
Michael Stipe Peter Buck Mike Mills
Former members
Bill Berry

R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills