And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987
R.E.M. · 2006
78 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop
A vibrant collection of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that defined a generation's alternative rock sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic reflections on youth dynamic flow with varied peaks sing-along moments with friends
- Context
- Released in 2006, this compilation marks R.E.M.'s retrospective look at their formative years with I.R.S. Records, specifically from 1982 to 1987. It followed their mainstream success with albums like 'Out of Time' and 'Automatic for the People', showcasing their early works that laid the foundation for their evolution as a band.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock, jangle pop
And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 is an album by R.E.M., released in 2006. A vibrant collection of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that defined a generation's alternative rock sound. This compilation not only celebrates R.E.M.'s critical acclaim during their I.R.S. era but also highlights tracks that were pivotal in shaping the alternative rock scene of the 1980s. Many songs, including 'Radio Free Europe', received renewed attention and contributed to the resurgence of interest in college rock, influencing countless artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 sound like?
A vibrant collection of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that defined a generation's alternative rock sound. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 by R.E.M. notable?
This compilation not only celebrates R.E.M.'s critical acclaim during their I.R.S. era but also highlights tracks that were pivotal in shaping the alternative rock scene of the 1980s. Many songs, including 'Radio Free Europe', received renewed attention and contributed to the resurgence of interest in college rock, influencing countless artists in the genre. Released in 2006, this compilation marks R.E.M.'s retrospective look at their formative years with I.R.S. Records, specifically from 1982 to 1987. It followed their mainstream success with albums like 'Out of Time' and 'Automatic for the People', showcasing their early works that laid the foundation for their evolution as a band.
Who is And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 for?
And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 works well if you're into nostalgic reflections on youth, dynamic flow with varied peaks and sing-along moments with friends.
How many songs are on And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987?
And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 has 21 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Begin the Begin 3:29
- 2 Radio Free Europe Standout 4:06
- 3 Pretty Persuasion 3:51
- 4 Talk About the Passion 3:22
- 5 (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville Standout 4:33
- 6 Sitting Still 3:18
- 7 Gardening at Night 3:29
- 8 7 Chinese Bros. 4:15
- 9 So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry) 3:15
- 10 Driver 8 3:23
- 11 Can’t Get There From Here 3:39
- 12 Finest Worksong 3:48
- 13 Feeling Gravity’s Pull 4:51
- 14 I Believe 3:49
- 15 Life and How to Live It 4:08
- 16 Cuyahoga 4:21
- 17 The One I Love 3:17
- 18 Welcome to the Occupation 2:47
- 19 Fall on Me 2:51
- 20 Perfect Circle 3:29
- 21 It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine) 4:05
Release Date
September 12, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
78 min 14 sec
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