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accelerate - r.e.m.

Accelerate

R.E.M.

2008
11 tracks
34 min
jangle pop

Album Description

R.E.M.'s Accelerate, released on 1 January 2008 via Concord Records, is a succinct yet potent collection of 11 tracks, clocking in at just 34 minutes. This concise album is a masterclass in focused songwriting, with the band delivering a concentrated dose of their signature jangle pop and alternative rock sound. From the opening notes of 'Living Well Is The Best Revenge' to the closing beats of 'I'm Gonna DJ', R.E.M. take listeners on a sonic journey that is both energetic and introspective. With tracks like 'Supernatural Superserious' and 'Hollow Man', the band showcases their ability to craft infectious, guitar-driven melodies, while songs like 'Houston' and 'Until The Day Is Done' demonstrate their capacity for emotional depth and lyrical complexity. Throughout Accelerate, R.E.M.'s distinctive sound is on full display, making for an exhilarating listen that will leave fans of rock music eager to return to this captivating album time and again.

January 1, 2008© 2008 R.E.M./Athens L.L.C. Under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc., under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc.℗ 2008 R.E.M./Athens L.L.C. Under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc., under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc.

Tracks

Living Well Is The Best RevengeR.E.M.
3:11
Man-Sized WreathR.E.M.
2:33
Supernatural SuperseriousR.E.M.
3:23
Hollow ManR.E.M.
2:39
HoustonR.E.M.
2:05
AccelerateR.E.M.
3:33
Until The Day Is DoneR.E.M.
4:08
Mr. RichardsR.E.M.
3:46
Sing For The SubmarineR.E.M.
4:50
Horse To WaterR.E.M.
2:18
I'm Gonna DJR.E.M.
2:07

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About R.E.M.

R.E.M. emerged from the vibrant music scene of Athens, Georgia, in 1980, with a sound that would redefine alternative rock. Founded by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe, the band's unique blend of jangly guitars, cryptic lyrics, and Stipe's distinctive vocals quickly set them apart. Their influence was immense, inspiring countless bands like Nirvana and Pixies. With hits like "Losing My Religion" and "Everybody Hurts," R.E.M. sold over 90 million albums worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling music acts in history. Even after Berry's departure in 1997 and the band's amicable split in 2011, R.E.M.'s legacy endures, with occasional reunions and inductions into prestigious halls of fame keeping their spirit alive. Their music, characterized by Buck's ringing guitar arpeggios and Mills' melodic bass lines, continues to captivate fans old and new.

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