R.E.M. Live
R.E.M. · 2007
199 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant showcase of R.E.M.'s dynamic catalog, blending reflective lyrics with anthemic melodies and energetic performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Took Your Name Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Everybody Hurts — This track resonates deeply in live settings, transforming from a somber anthem into a cathartic experience for the audience, showcasing the band's ability to unite listeners through shared vulnerability.
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Losing My Religion — As one of R.E.M.'s most recognizable hits, this performance exemplifies the band's signature blend of introspection and soaring melodies, making it a highlight of any live set.
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Man on the Moon — The song's exploration of myth and reality comes alive in concert, with its infectious chorus inviting audience participation while paying tribute to Andy Kaufman's legacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance atmosphere
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- anxious moments with cathartic release
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- introspective reflections during downtime
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases R.E.M.'s continued vitality in their final years before breakup.
- Themes
- concert catharsis· Andy Kaufman tribute
- Career context
- Released in 2007, R.E.M. Live captures the band during their final years together before their breakup in 2011. This album comes after their critically acclaimed studio album, Accelerate (2008), reflecting a period where they were revisiting their legacy while embracing new material. It serves as both a celebration of their enduring impact and a farewell to fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· The Smiths· Pixies
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I Took Your Name Start here 4:08
- 2 So Fast, So Numb 4:40
- 3 Boy in the Well 5:16
- 4 Cuyahoga 4:25
- 5 Everybody Hurts 6:49
- 6 Electron Blue 4:13
- 7 Bad Day 4:26
- 8 The Ascent of Man 4:12
- 9 The Great Beyond 4:49
- 10 Leaving New York 4:48
- 11 Orange Crush 4:27
- 12 I Wanted to Be Wrong 5:02
- 13 Final Straw 4:10
- 14 Imitation of Life 3:53
- 15 The One I Love 3:27
- 16 Walk Unafraid 5:02
- 17 Losing My Religion 4:53
Disc 2
- 1 What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? 4:06
- 2 Drive 5:41
- 3 (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville 4:39
- 4 I’m Gonna DJ 2:27
- 5 Man on the Moon 6:46
Disc 3
- 1 I Took Your Name Start here 4:02
- 2 So Fast So Numb 4:44
- 3 Boy in the Well 5:18
- 4 Cuyahoga 4:28
- 5 Everybody Hurts 6:27
- 6 Electron Blue 4:07
- 7 Bad Day 4:20
- 8 Ascent of Man 4:18
- 9 The Great Beyond 4:51
- 10 Leaving New York 4:44
- 11 Orange Crush 4:28
- 12 I Wanted to Be Wrong 5:01
- 13 Final Straw 4:53
- 14 Imitation of Life 3:51
- 15 One I Love 3:20
- 16 Walk Unafraid 5:06
- 17 Losing My Religion 5:27
- 18 What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? 3:51
- 19 Drive
- 20 (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville 5:18
- 21 I’m Gonna DJ 2:27
- 22 Man on the Moon 6:05
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Boxer
The National
Shares reflective lyrics and anthemic melodies, creating a similar emotional resonance.
Sky Blue Sky
Wilco
Blends folk rock with introspective themes, echoing R.E.M.'s dynamic yet contemplative sound.
Funeral
Arcade Fire
Combines energetic performances with rich, layered instrumentation and poignant lyrical depth.
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