Complete Rarities: I.R.S. 1982–1987
R.E.M. · 2014
165 min · 50 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop
A captivating blend of early alternative rock textures and raw studio energy that reveals R.E.M.'s formative years.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- exploratory vibes through rarities
- live energy from early performances
- intimate acoustic moments throughout
- nostalgic reflections on formative years
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of polished production
- prefer concise single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Complete Rarities: I.R.S. 1982–1987' comes after R.E.M.'s monumental success in the 1990s and their dissolution in 2011. This collection showcases the band's evolution from indie darlings to influential rock icons, highlighting pivotal tracks from their early days on the I.R.S. label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· The Smiths· Pixies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Radio Free Europe (original Hib‐Tone single) 3:48
- 2 Sitting Still (original Hib‐Tone single) 3:16
- 3 White Tornado 1:56
- 4 Gardening at Night (Different vocal mix) 3:30
- 5 Gardening at Night (acoustic) 3:54
- 6 All the Right Friends (live in studio) 3:54
- 7 Moon River (live in studio) 2:21
- 8 Pretty Persuasion (live in studio) 4:02
- 9 There She Goes Again (live in studio) 2:49
- 10 Tighten Up (live in studio) 4:09
- 11 Ages of You (live) 3:48
- 12 We Walk (live) 3:17
- 13 1,000,000 (live) 3:26
- 14 Gardening at Night (electric demo) 4:44
- 15 Just a Touch (live in studio) 2:38
- 16 King of the Road (live in studio) 3:14
- 17 Pale Blue Eyes (live in studio) 2:54
- 18 Voice of Harold 4:25
- 19 Walter’s Theme (live in studio) 1:32
- 20 White Tornado (live in studio) 1:52
- 21 Wind Out 1:59
- 22 Wind Out (with Friends) (live in studio) 2:00
- 23 9‐9 (live) 3:06
- 24 Gardening at Night (live) 3:48
- 25 Catapult (live) 4:03
Disc 2
- 1 Ages of You 3:43
- 2 Bandwagon 2:17
- 3 Burning Down 4:13
- 4 Burning Hell 3:49
- 5 Crazy 3:03
- 6 Driver 8 (live) 3:30
- 7 Bad Day 3:03
- 8 Femme Fatale (live in studio) 2:50
- 9 Hyena (demo) 2:49
- 10 Mystery to Me (demo) 2:02
- 11 Rotary Ten 2:01
- 12 Theme From Two Steps Onward (demo) 4:37
- 13 Tired of Singing Trouble 1:00
- 14 Toys in the Attic 2:28
- 15 Romance 3:27
- 16 Last Date 2:17
- 17 Finest Worksong (lengthy club mix) 5:52
- 18 Finest Worksong (Mutual Drum Horn mix) 3:51
- 19 Finest Worksong (other mix) 3:46
- 20 Maps and Legends (live) 3:16
- 21 Disturbance at the Heron House (live) 3:26
- 22 The One I Love (live) 4:07
- 23 Swan Swan H (acoustic) 2:43
- 24 (All I Have to Do Is) Dream 2:38
- 25 Time After Time, Etc. (live) 8:23
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