ITunes Originals – R.E.M.
R.E.M. · 2004
82 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop
An introspective collection blending heartfelt ballads with candid reflections on the band's storied career.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on life
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt ballads for quiet moments
- candid storytelling through music
- engaging in nostalgic listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in late 2004, 'ITunes Originals – R.E.M.' captures the band in a reflective phase following their commercial peak in the 1990s. This album coincides with their shift toward more personal and subdued themes in their music, marking a departure from the exuberance of earlier hits. The project serves as a retrospective look at their evolution, showcasing both fan favorites and deeper cuts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· The Smiths· Pixies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Itunes Originals 0:06
- 2 Everybody Hurts 5:18
- 3 The Beginning 1:41
- 4 Permanent Vacation 2:27
- 5 The Cause and Effect of Pageant 2:34
- 6 These Days 3:24
- 7 The Biggest College Band in the World 1:18
- 8 Exhuming McCarthy 3:10
- 9 Bubblegum Pop 0:58
- 10 Stand 3:11
- 11 Reaching Clarity in Lyric Writing 1:27
- 12 World Leader Pretend 4:18
- 13 The Biggest Surprise Hit 1:01
- 14 Losing My Religion 4:27
- 15 Monster 0:54
- 16 Bang and Blame 5:29
- 17 The Dark Horse Favorite Album 0:56
- 18 E‐Bow the Letter 5:24
- 19 The Impact of Bill Berry Leaving the Band 2:15
- 20 At My Most Beautiful 3:35
- 21 A Song That Should Have Been a Hit 0:43
- 22 I’ve Been High 3:24
- 23 Coming Full Circle 2:34
- 24 Final Straw 4:06
- 25 The Two Most Political Songs on the Record 1:39
- 26 I Wanted to Be Wrong 4:46
- 27 Inside “The Outsiders” 1:00
- 28 The Outsiders 4:14
- 29 A Profound Love of Music 1:10
- 30 The Boy in the Well 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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