Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982–2011
R.E.M. · 2011
152 min · 40 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop
A sprawling anthology that captures R.E.M.'s evolution through jangly guitars and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on past
- dynamic flow with peaks
- introspective listening experience
- for long drives
- wave-like pacing throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek constant high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, this compilation marked the end of R.E.M.'s career as they announced their breakup shortly after. It encapsulated nearly three decades of their musical journey, from their early college rock roots to their mainstream successes. The album serves as a reflection on their influence and legacy in alternative music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· The Smiths· Pixies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gardening at Night 3:29
- 2 Radio Free Europe 4:04
- 3 Talk About the Passion 3:20
- 4 Sitting Still 3:17
- 5 So. Central Rain 3:14
- 6 (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville 4:32
- 7 Driver 8 3:24
- 8 Life and How to Live It 4:07
- 9 Begin the Begin 3:28
- 10 Fall on Me 2:51
- 11 Finest Worksong 3:49
- 12 It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) 4:07
- 13 The One I Love 3:17
- 14 Stand 3:11
- 15 Pop Song 89 3:05
- 16 Get Up 2:39
- 17 Orange Crush 3:52
- 18 Losing My Religion 4:28
- 19 Country Feedback 4:08
- 20 Shiny Happy People 3:46
- 21 The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite 4:07
Disc 2
- 1 Everybody Hurts 5:17
- 2 Man on the Moon 5:12
- 3 Nightswimming 4:16
- 4 What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? 4:01
- 5 New Test Leper 5:24
- 6 Electrolite 4:05
- 7 At My Most Beautiful 3:33
- 8 The Great Beyond 5:05
- 9 Imitation of Life 3:57
- 10 Bad Day 4:05
- 11 Leaving New York 4:49
- 12 Living Well Is the Best Revenge 3:12
- 13 Supernatural Superserious 3:24
- 14 Überlin 4:14
- 15 Oh My Heart 3:20
- 16 Alligator_Aviator_Autopilot_Antimatter 2:44
- 17 A Month of Saturdays 1:40
- 18 We All Go Back to Where We Belong 3:35
- 19 Hallelujah 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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