Comments on: REM To Release A Compilation Of Their Early Independent Tracks

By: JamAce

JamAce — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:19:35 +0000

R.E.M. had been one of may favorite bands with their big hit “Losing my Religion” and “Everybody hurts”. I first thought of this band different from what was popular back then. But they pulled it off and it became a success. Goodluck to these guys, hope We’ll hear some more of them in the future.

By: Maylin

Maylin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:16:58 +0000

REM had been a big hit in the music industry. and i think that it is good for many bands to make money in music. it is a good carrier but they should also learn how to keep their carrier. and fans really play a big role in their success.

By: Maylin

Maylin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:11:36 +0000

REM i one of my favorite bands. i am looking forward to this. and i think that many artists are really becoming successful because music is a good thing. and many people love music.

By: Leighdu

Leighdu — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:36:08 +0000

The thing about REM though, is that many many people have heard their bigger hits, but have no clue how far back they actually go with their music. When they were in college in Athens, Ga., they had tons of music that people have never heard. Most die hard fans have heard, but for many others, this is an unheard treat.

Fardreamer, I don’t think Attagirl necessarily meant that REM sold out. Going commercial to me doesn’t always equal selling out. REM definitely did go commercial though, and if you listen to their older songs, you may agree with others that also think that they sold out, as their music changed dramatically. However, their music was still written by them and done the way THEY wanted it done (not the record label), so in my book they are not sell outs. They just grew with their music. Not everyone wants to keep putting out their college era music year after year after year. I think the markings of a great artist is being able to change and grow musically.

By: Fardreamer

Fardreamer — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:15:21 +0000

But do bands necessarily have to be considered to be sell-outs if they succeed at making money? I mean, the cachet of making music for art’s sake is okay and I can understand the appeal, but eventually almost all professional musicians need to make art pay off for them. Maybe they shouldn’t water down their material just to please the suits that own the labels, but most bands usually do go into the business for some measure of fame and/or financial gain.

By: attagirl

attagirl — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:50:56 +0000

You know for a while there you can pretty much say that most bands went commercial including REM. As sad as it may seem, it happened and that is due to record companies and how they promoted the bands and so on. Glad to see that we can get back to the nitty gritty of music with these guys. The music is very inspirational and deep.

By: Shadow

Shadow — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:39:53 +0000

REM is a great band, but this just reinforces a comment I made on another subject. Older bands seem to have given up writing new music for resting on their laurels. REM certainly has plenty of them to rest on, but come on guys. Write something new! I would love to have a new album of REM music to listen to. If I want another compilation I can take my CD’s and mix my own for crying out loud!

By: leighdu

leighdu — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:50:09 +0000

Well, I finally got my hands on a copy and it is pretty much what I expected: A compilation of their early work where their sound was quite a bit different than what many people think of when they think of REM. A lot of the songs have lyrics that are hard to make out, but all in all this is a good album. I’m glad I have it.

By: Leighdu

Leighdu — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:16:11 +0000

The earlier recordings were when REM were at their best! They were a local college band in Athens when my uncle went to school at UGA, and I was just blown away by their early music. It can be quite a bit different from their more popular songs, but in a good way. I will 100% be checking this one out.

By: lalajean

lalajean — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:38:21 +0000

Being a fan of REM, I would definitely be interested in listening to the earlier recordings of this great band. I think most people do not like them because they cannot relate to the music or what the message really is with these guys.

The title of the compilation “And I Feel Fine” is a perfect title for it as well. I cannot wait for this to come out and hear how it all started.