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R.E.M. — Drive
Album: Automatic for the People
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Released: 1992
Length: 4:25
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Smack, crack, bushwhacked
Tie another one to your racks, baby
Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby

What if I ride, what if you walk?
What if you rock around the clock?
Tick-tock, tick-tock
What if you did, what if you walk?
What if you tried to get off, baby?

Hey, kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do, baby
Hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby

Maybe you did, maybe you walked
Maybe you rocked around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Maybe I ride, maybe you walk
Maybe I drive to get off, baby

Hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you're crazy in the head, baby
Ollie, ollie, ollie ollie ollie
Ollie ollie in come free, baby

Hey, kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do, baby

Smack, crack, shack-a-lack
Tie another one to your backs, baby
Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby

Maybe you did, maybe you walk
Maybe you rock around the clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Maybe I ride, maybe you walk
Maybe I drive to get off, baby

Hey kids, where are you?
Nobody tells you what to do, baby
Hey kids, rock and roll
Nobody tells you where to go, baby, baby, baby
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This has aged well.  Finally proving to be their top form!
Posted 1 month ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:

Now 25 years old...HELP!



OMG!! Now…31?!?! SOS!!
Posted 9 months ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
our childhood at the end 90's was insane. so natural relationships, no mobile phone. missing it
Posted 10 months ago by cagilbenian    [ Reply ]
Great opener to an exquisite album.
Posted 1 year ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
2 => 1.
Sucks.
Skip.
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
R.E.M. is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT. GREAT TUNE!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:



30 and counting. Ouch!


Timeless and easy to freshen up.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:

Now 25 years old...HELP!




30 and counting. Ouch!
Posted 1 year ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
These guys went from being the Best Band in America (I caught them on the tour for their first album, and the Document one) to doing truly horrendous stuff like this. Bring back Bill Berry!
Those are some pathetic lyrics.
Posted 1 year ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Damn I can’t believe I never rated this.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, 8 on the o’clock
Posted 2 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
Listening closely... guitar tone is exquisite, bass is sublime, and haunting lyrics.

A hint of accordion and the strings adds the sparkles to the cake.  
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
my kids introduced me to Song Exploder, a very interesting podcast, with REM talking about 'Try Not to Breath' from this album.  It was well worth the listen.
Posted 2 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:

Now 25 years old...HELP!


Don't worry, you'll die eventually.
Posted 2 years ago by nightdrive    [ Reply ]
Never understood what the hell he was singing about here but love the song. Classic early 90’s
Posted 2 years ago by Shaggy27    [ Reply ]
. Solid 2 for boring.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
What a way to open an album
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 californiatwin wrote:

Drive - me insane - this crap sucks!



Maybe you're crazy in the head
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:

Now 25 years old...HELP!



almost 30... dear god
Posted 3 years ago by nimi    [ Reply ]
RP is rocking my Grados!
Posted 3 years ago by Max32    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

OK, I just don't like REM, they seem phony to me.
Like they are just posing and pulling the wool over our eyes.
I apologize to all if this comment is found to be offensive. 



Not offensive, but having witnessed the evolution of the band, especially the early years, I must reply "au contraire mon fere"!
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
Mike Mills is the best musician in REM and his bass playing on this one is but one example.
Posted 3 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
When this was released, I kept waiting for the climax of the song. It was so frustrating there was none (in my adolescent brain a musical climax could only exist of musicians going berserk, doing damage to their vocal chords, leaving behind a trail of smashed musical instruments). 

Fortunately this song grew on me (as did my brain, hopefully 🙂). Even got to see them perform live just before the band broke up... Good times. Keep 'em coming RP!
Posted 3 years ago by Henkdroid    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:
I've grown to like this song over the years but it feels oddly non-directional. Doesn't really go anywhere, just around and around. Especially given how expert REM were at writing hooks, this tune lacks one IMO. The sounds are great, the structure has no lift. Maybe it's on purpose? It's just flat. 
 
Yeah and somehow that's the appeal !
That, and the sonic atmosphere
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
I've grown to like this song over the years but it feels oddly non-directional. Doesn't really go anywhere, just around and around. Especially given how expert REM were at writing hooks, this tune lacks one IMO. The sounds are great, the structure has no lift. Maybe it's on purpose? It's just flat. 
Posted 4 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting for a Dave Gilmour guitar solo . . . 
Posted 4 years ago by 2and4    [ Reply ]
When that guitar kicks in.... Just get Raoul to chuck the radio in the bathtub with me ;-)
Posted 4 years ago by buckshot    [ Reply ]
 distinctive sound from the lads from Athens, GA
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
 francesco_insyde wrote:

I opt for a nine...
 
+1 to join you at the 9....I recently went through the "listen to this album a few times in a row" phase to remind myself how freaking great this album was in my Sophomore year of high school even with this NOT being my 'cup-o'tea' at the time; it's a GREAT record and Long Live RP!!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 user4176 wrote:

Are you sure it's not more of a 7.498822175? Or even a 7.50178276219?
 
I opt for a nine...
Posted 5 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
 frandoms wrote:
7——>7.5
 
Are you sure it's not more of a 7.498822175? Or even a 7.50178276219?
Posted 5 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by Noni163    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
OK, I just don't like REM, they seem phony to me.
Like they are just posing and pulling the wool over our eyes.
I apologize to all if this comment is found to be offensive. 

 
No need to apologise Skydog - it's an opinion, just like others.
Personally am ambivalent toward this group - neither here nor there for me.

Posted 6 years ago by Will62    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:

I agree with TJ. This was their defining album for me. But I'm kind of weird like that. I think Animals is Floyd's best.

 
Nope you are right.  Animals is Floyd's best.
Posted 6 years ago by trailhead    [ Reply ]
Now 25 years old...HELP!
Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Evokes beautiful memories. Aahhh the 90s...my youth.
Posted 8 years ago by Karhu    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:
Two or three great songs? This is one of the definitive albums of the 1990s and probably REM's best.
This is a good song but it's part of a great album.
 
I agree with TJ. This was their defining album for me. But I'm kind of weird like that. I think Animals is Floyd's best.
Posted 8 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 lowelltr wrote:
Love REM...except this song - its easily their worst one. How about dropping this and adding Nightswimming instead? {#Cheers}
 
Really? I think this and Nightswimming are among their best! Love this one, so evocative. 
Posted 8 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:

Two or three great songs? This is one of the definitive albums of the 1990s and probably REM's best.
This is a good song but it's part of a great album.
 
Their best? No. Good? Mostly. Everything that came before was better, though.
Posted 8 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Mere Drive....l.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 lowelltr wrote:
Love REM...except this song - its easily their worst one. How about dropping this and adding Nightswimming instead? {#Cheers}

 
Nightswimming is in the library and also one of their best efforts especially impressive considering most of their stuff post Out of Time is dreck.
Posted 8 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Tick...tock...tick..tock..
Posted 9 years ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
Fabulous song from a landmark album! Couldn't get enough of it when it came out and it sure sounds good now...POWERFUL STUFF
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Love REM...except this song - its easily their worst one. How about dropping this and adding Nightswimming instead? {#Cheers}
Posted 9 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
OK, I just don't like REM, they seem phony to me.
Like they are just posing and pulling the wool over our eyes.
I apologize to all if this comment is found to be offensive. 
Posted 9 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
7——>7.5
Posted 9 years ago by frandoms    [ Reply ]
 teleskialaska wrote:
No disrespect but John Paul Jones is one of the musical geniuses of Led Zeppelin.

 
He certainly is. He also did the string arrangements for songs on this album.
Posted 9 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
11! {#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by rgabriel    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
But they think you're a twat.
 
I live in an alien space craft now...  everybody in my alien space craft loves this song, and this whole album...

hope life is grand for you right now, richlister...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
{#Angel}{#Angel}{#Angel}  "Outstanding song from an "Outstanding album.  
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...  and this whole album...
 

 
But they think you're a twat.
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Lovely tune.....as always  a lot of beautiful images and messages...I used to listen R.E.M. Big time....
Posted 10 years ago by Coldcreek    [ Reply ]
 eismann88 wrote:
from the best rem album ever {#Tongue}


 

For my money, the best album of the entire album era. But that's just me ;)
Posted 11 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Great REM song..I have not heard this one in a long time.
Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
No disrespect but John Paul Jones is one of the musical geniuses of Led Zeppelin.
Posted 11 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...  and this whole album...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
John Paul Jones strings are outstanding here...
Posted 14 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
no words to say...

Posted 14 years ago by auroville    [ Reply ]
Very nice!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
A tolerable R.E.M. song.
Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
from the best rem album ever {#Tongue}

Posted 14 years ago by eismann88    [ Reply ]
One of my fav R.E.M. songs. It always amazes me how they continually can spew out great songs.
Posted 15 years ago by Razz    [ Reply ]
I've never been a big REM fan, but love the guitar in this song
Posted 15 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Couldn't have said it better myself!

 romeotuma wrote:


This song is good for the ears...
 


Posted 15 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:
Two or three great songs? This is one of the definitive albums of the 1990s and probably REM's best.
 
My vote for their best would go to Out of Time, but there's no doubt that this is an incredible album.

Posted 15 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
Not OK, computer
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 gandalfbmg wrote:


Definitely one of the very best albums of the 90's, and maybe a toss-up between this Automatic and Life's Rich Pageant for the best of their career, this one to me maybe wins by a hair...
 

I know I've posted this before, but one of my all time favorite album of any genre. Love it.

Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:

Two or three great songs? This is one of the definitive albums of the 1990s and probably REM's best.
This is a good song but it's part of a great album.

 

Definitely one of the very best albums of the 90's, and maybe a toss-up between this Automatic and Life's Rich Pageant for the best of their career, this one to me maybe wins by a hair...
Posted 15 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]

Makes me want to go to Weaver D's for lunch.

Posted 15 years ago by NickDanger    [ Reply ]
 Monster wrote:
I once drove to Athens to see the Restaurant with the "Automatic for the People" sign out front... I love Athens...and I love R.E.M
 
Me too, what you said! {#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 Shimmer wrote:
One of the better "R.E.M. Lite" tunes, which isn't really saying much. This album does have two or three great songs on it, though.
 
Two or three great songs? This is one of the definitive albums of the 1990s and probably REM's best.
This is a good song but it's part of a great album.

Posted 16 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]

R.E.M did a fantastic set on Austin City Limits which aired Oct. 4th 2008.  I had R.E.M spinning around
in my head for several days.  Great artists, perhaps a tad on the somber side.
Posted 16 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
Monster wrote:
I once drove to Athens to see the Restaurant with the "Automatic for the People" sign out front... I love Athens...and I love R.E.M
Pretty fond of this place myself. Wasn't much of a R.E.M. fan in their prime, but they have grown on me with time. I remember listening to the University of Georgia college station (WUOG) do an interview with the band (1980) about their club shows in NYC and some recording sessions to come. Maybe it was '81? Such a long time ago!
Posted 16 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
One of the better "R.E.M. Lite" tunes, which isn't really saying much. This album does have two or three great songs on it, though.
Posted 16 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
after a pretty good Cure show in San Jose last night, I was hoping to catch REM in Berkely this weekend...who knows, still might happen. They are afterall, one of the all-time greats.
Posted 16 years ago by my_aeroplane    [ Reply ]
This is awesome CD!
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
i'm one of those people that feel they got less interesting when they left IRS this is an okay song but the first 3-4 albums are really great - not trite at all
Posted 16 years ago by ninja_band    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
What a well-put and valid point! I have learned to put my negative opinions in a more respectful way here on RP, and it seems kind of silly to me that sometimes people feel like only positive praise should be expressed here. It also makes no sense to me that sometimes people get personally offended that someone else on the planet disagrees with their musical taste or doesn't hear what they hear or appreciate the song they love. How boring would life be if everyone had the same opinions!?
true, with the exception that REM is great, and people that don't like them are dumb.
Posted 16 years ago by walk    [ Reply ]
Drive - me insane - this crap sucks!
Posted 16 years ago by californiatwin    [ Reply ]
macadavy wrote:
For pushkinjim & superfido: I wish you wretches would quit retching here (or at least learn to spell). REM rocks!
The extra "w' stands for Warner Brothers, a period when they sucked more, or sucked less , depending on your view. To me they just suck on whatever label, whenever and wherever. Woowoo! WWWWwwwwwWWWWWW
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
pushkinjim wrote:
I wretch after one time hearing them. Please - no more REM!
For pushkinjim & superfido: I wish you wretches would quit retching here (or at least learn to spell). REM rocks!
Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Always good to hear a R.E.M. song. One of the pioneer bands of the alternative rock era. Interesting music transition period. Well done.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
sugarbaby wrote:
from their best album..
Definitely. Probably one of my 2-3 all time favorite albums as well.
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
trite.
I have yet to hear an REM song that doesn't merit this description.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
Monster wrote:
I once drove to Athens to see the Restaurant with the "Automatic for the People" sign out front... I love Athens...and I love R.E.M
Cool! I think the place is called "Weaver D's", right? How was the food? P.S.-where is Shittown located in KY?
Posted 16 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
not one of their better efforts. trite.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
I once drove to Athens to see the Restaurant with the "Automatic for the People" sign out front... I love Athens...and I love R.E.M
Posted 16 years ago by Monster    [ Reply ]
not one of their better efforts. trite.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
This is great, 8
Posted 16 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
The thing is is that they are so damn whiney and they sound the same all the time. boo hoo. wretch after a million times hearing them.
I wretch after one time hearing them. Please - no more REM!
Posted 16 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
shakitten wrote:
I wouldn't say that voicing an opinion is the same as sticking knives in others backs...there is a line between expressing yourself and tearing down others. If I called you a derogatory name because you liked REM, then I am disrespecting you. But if I merely say that I dislike any REM after the Green Album, that's my opinion and hurts no one else. Respecting others is important, and respecting yourself is also valuable. You can do both and create some interesting dialogue.
What a well-put and valid point! I have learned to put my negative opinions in a more respectful way here on RP, and it seems kind of silly to me that sometimes people feel like only positive praise should be expressed here. It also makes no sense to me that sometimes people get personally offended that someone else on the planet disagrees with their musical taste or doesn't hear what they hear or appreciate the song they love. How boring would life be if everyone had the same opinions!?
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Barman wrote:
But did you ever take a minute to consider the tension between the music, the stupid rock'n'roll lyrics and the way Stipe sings them, as in a kind of funeral or wake? Well, try now.
Precisely. Thank you. Stipe presents quite the ominous (and relavent) commentary on this one. Great track, phenomenal album. The IRS vs WB years dialogue is wearying and completely played out, BTW. We get it already; you think REM's music became soulless or undistinguished or complacent or whatever. Sorry, but ample listening to the latter stuff reveals some really fine music. The band has had a dynamic career, a most interesting arc, IMO.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
taterflatpicker wrote:
Ok..an 8 only because they played the Drumstick back in '83 before they were kewl. Damn, I had hair back then and a pocket full o' lewds!
erm, wouldn't that be "a pocket full of 'ludes"? Or did you have a pocket full of lecherous people?!
Posted 17 years ago by accordionista    [ Reply ]
Bill, nooooo! I'm trying to wake up! "Ahh, so nice and mellow... I could just...NO! I'm awake! Really, I'm awake!"
Posted 17 years ago by MagicalTrevor    [ Reply ]
You wanna see polarizing, look up AC/DC. "Drive" is a wonderful tune from a great album.
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
What a polarising group REM is...such love/hate in the RP listeners.
Not so, look at the rating distribution. It is just a small number of the haters (about 9 persons) that are vocal.
Posted 17 years ago by biologenius    [ Reply ]
from their best album..
Posted 17 years ago by sugarbaby    [ Reply ]
nctomatoman wrote:
Great song from one of my desert island discs, Automatic for the People - to me the high point of their art.
Posted 17 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
shakitten wrote:
I wouldn't say that voicing an opinion is the same as sticking knives in others backs...there is a line between expressing yourself and tearing down others. If I called you a derogatory name because you liked REM, then I am disrespecting you. But if I merely say that I dislike any REM after the Green Album, that's my opinion and hurts no one else. Think of it this way...would you never wear blue again if you knew that the color might offend someone? What about wearing a cologne? Combing your hair a certain way? See, expression is important, and vital to art (like REM...they express their own opinions regularly)) and life. Respecting others is important, and respecting yourself is also valuable. You can do both and create some interesting dialogue.
Posted 17 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
Great song from one of my desert island discs, Automatic for the People - to me the high point of their art.
Posted 17 years ago by nctomatoman    [ Reply ]
This is about the last song by REM that I actually liked.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
One of their best songs ever, imo.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
What a polarising group REM is...such love/hate in the RP listeners. I feel sorry for the haters...I dislike some music myself but I don't comment negatively about it to the people who love it - I respect their love of music that I may not "get or understand". I have found that I cannot expect this of others though. Some like to stick knives in others backs.
I wouldn't say that voicing an opinion is the same as sticking knives in others backs...there is a line between expressing yourself and tearing down others. If I called you a derogatory name because you liked REM, then I am disrespecting you. But if I merely say that I dislike any REM after the Green Album, that's my opinion and hurts no one else. Think of it this way...would you never wear blue again if you knew that the color might offend someone? What about wearing a cologne? Combing your hair a certain way? See, expression is important, and vital to art (like REM...they express their own opinions regularly)) and life. Respecting others is important, and respecting yourself is also valuable. You can do both and create some interesting dialogue.
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Great song. REM and Pearl Jam are almost on the same level in my 80's-90's book...that's saying a lot. These dudes know what they're doing.
Posted 17 years ago by theGOOT    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
What a polarising group REM is. . . such love/hate in the RP listeners. I feel sorry for the haters. . . I dislike some music myself but I don't comment negatively about it to the people who love it - I respect their love of music that I may not "get or understand". I have found that I cannot expect this of others though. Some like to stick knives in others backs.
Saying that you don't like REM,or even that they suck isn't sticking a knife in the back of REM fans anymore than liking them and saying so is sticking a knife in the back of people who don't. If you are going to be disappointed everytime you find that you"cannot expect this of others" you are in for a rough life. I try to worry more about what's inside of me rather than what's inside others. As long as I'm good, screw 'em. Lest you think I'm being rude, I have a quote on my wall that I printed out a couple months ago--- " I dislike some things myself-I keep that to myself,negative thoughts hurt my quality of life. " You might recognize the author,Slowhand, since you wrote it. Of course while that may be good,sound advice for dealing with the real world, carrying it over into a song commentary forum is a little extreme.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Carissa wrote:
"Hey. Kids. Shake a leg. Maybe you're crazy in the head." Yeah, I think this song is the point at which I discreetly slipped off the REM bandwagon....
But did you ever take a minute to consider the tension between the music, the stupid rock'n'roll lyrics and the way Stipe sings them, as in a kind of funeral or wake? Well, try now.
Posted 17 years ago by Barman    [ Reply ]
Everybody that hates post IRS REM need to find another band to appreciate. Michael Stipe is not listening.
Posted 17 years ago by talibanismurder    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Now you know how an old ('69-'74) Genesis fan feels.
Amen to that.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Really, I think a lot of it is about disappointment...I'm among those who can't get past the chasm between the great stuff they did at IRS and now... We hate most that which we once loved. It's a thin line between love and hate, etc.
Have you sat down and listened to Automatic for the People in its entirety? It's really best appreciated as an album, and hearing individual songs on the radio doesn't really do justice to it as a work of art. Though I share your early-REM bias to a sizable degree and flat out refuse to listen to any of their recent drum-machine electronica, I'd suggest that ATFP stacks up rather nicely against any of their IRS catalog if you give it the time to sink in. Personally I enjoy Monster as well, but that's a tougher listen and requires setting aside a few more prejudices.
Posted 17 years ago by ladybinnath    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Really, I think a lot of it is about disappointment...I'm among those who can't get past the chasm between the great stuff they did at IRS and now... We hate most that which we once loved. It's a thin line between love and hate, etc.
Now you know how an old ('69-'74) Genesis fan feels.
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
What a polarising group REM is...such love/hate in the RP listeners.
Really, I think a lot of it is about disappointment...I'm among those who can't get past the chasm between the great stuff they did at IRS and now... We hate most that which we once loved. It's a thin line between love and hate, etc.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
What a polarising group REM is...such love/hate in the RP listeners. I feel sorry for the haters...I dislike some music myself but ks.
The thing is is that they are so damn whiney and they sound the same all the time. boo hoo. wretch after a million times hearing them.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
What happened to gardening at night?
Posted 17 years ago by archerops    [ Reply ]
REM was sooooo much better when they were on IRS. The WB stuff is all crap.
Posted 17 years ago by 99    [ Reply ]
What a polarising group REM is...such love/hate in the RP listeners. I feel sorry for the haters...I dislike some music myself but I don't comment negatively about it to the people who love it - I respect their love of music that I may not "get or understand". I have found that I cannot expect this of others though. Some like to stick knives in others backs.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
caliwing wrote:
Awesome. I will NEVER get tired of hearing Buck's lightning-like guitar riff in the middle.
And I was always really impressed with the guitar tone in this one. Especially coming from them.
Posted 17 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
Ok..an 8 only because they played the Drumstick back in '83 before they were kewl. Damn, I had hair back then and a pocket full o' lewds!
Posted 17 years ago by taterflatpicker    [ Reply ]
"Ollie ollie oken free" ?
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Totally captures the state of (my) teenage apathy in the early 90s. Bloody brilliant.
Posted 18 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
The only complete REM album that I like and enjoy (and consequently own)
Posted 18 years ago by PacificNWPariah    [ Reply ]