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R.E.M. Live

R.E.M. · 2007

199 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop

A vibrant collage of R.E.M.'s anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics captured in a live setting.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic live performance atmosphere wave-like pacing for immersion anxious moments with cathartic release
Context
Released in 2007, 'R.E.M. Live' came during a period of resurgence for the band after their previous album, 'Around the Sun', which had received mixed reviews. This live album showcases their extensive catalog and highlights their enduring popularity as they celebrated over two decades in the music industry.
If you like
alternative rock, folk rock, jangle pop

R.E.M. Live is an album by R.E.M., released in 2007. A vibrant collage of R.E.M.'s anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics captured in a live setting. The album serves as a testament to R.E.M.'s lasting influence in alternative rock, capturing fan favorites and deep cuts alike. It debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200, reaffirming their status as one of the genre's defining acts while celebrating their significant contributions with tracks that resonate across generations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does R.E.M. Live sound like?

A vibrant collage of R.E.M.'s anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics captured in a live setting. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.

What makes R.E.M. Live by R.E.M. notable?

The album serves as a testament to R.E.M.'s lasting influence in alternative rock, capturing fan favorites and deep cuts alike. It debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200, reaffirming their status as one of the genre's defining acts while celebrating their significant contributions with tracks that resonate across generations. Released in 2007, 'R.E.M. Live' came during a period of resurgence for the band after their previous album, 'Around the Sun', which had received mixed reviews. This live album showcases their extensive catalog and highlights their enduring popularity as they celebrated over two decades in the music industry.

Who is R.E.M. Live for?

R.E.M. Live works well if you're into dynamic live performance atmosphere, wave-like pacing for immersion and anxious moments with cathartic release.

How many songs are on R.E.M. Live?

R.E.M. Live has 44 tracks, running approximately 199 minutes.

Tracklist

44 tracks·199:30

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 I Took Your Name 4:08
  • 2 So Fast, So Numb 4:40
  • 3 Boy in the Well 5:16
  • 4 Cuyahoga 4:25
  • 5 Everybody Hurts Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:46

Disc 3

  • 1 I Took Your Name 4:02
  • 2 So Fast So Numb 4:44
  • 3 Boy in the Well 5:18
  • 4 Cuyahoga 4:28
  • 5 Everybody Hurts Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:05

Release Date

January 1, 2007

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

199 min 30 sec