R.E.M. has been one of the most influential bands of the '80s and '90s. Beginning the alternative-rock movement, they launched a new, more poetic style that wed the lyricism of folk-rock with the power of garage-rock and grunge. Their often cryptic lyrics and presentation have given critics ample fodder for writing, and the band members have given many interviews to comment on their music and mission. Refusing to kowtow to commercial pressures, the band achieved success on their own terms, and, like all the great rock acts ...
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R.E.M. has been one of the most influential bands of the '80s and '90s. Beginning the alternative-rock movement, they launched a new, more poetic style that wed the lyricism of folk-rock with the power of garage-rock and grunge. Their often cryptic lyrics and presentation have given critics ample fodder for writing, and the band members have given many interviews to comment on their music and mission. Refusing to kowtow to commercial pressures, the band achieved success on their own terms, and, like all the great rock acts that preceded them, they created a unique sound and style that many have copied but few can capture. This book collects the best of these critical essays, record and concert reviews, interviews, and other material that helps unlock the mystery of R.E.M.
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VG+/NONE. 0028649354. New, unused book. Black remainder mark to foot of textblock.; Glossy pictorial wraps. Selected Discography. Selected Bibliography. Film-and Videography. Permissions. Index.; Remainder; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 280 pages; A collection of essays and articles about the hit rock group of the eighties and nineties, with a great collection of reference material.
