It’s still a few days before the next issue of Uncut comes out, but I think I can let slip that REM’s “Accelerate”, while being included in our writers’ Top 50 Albums Of 2008 chart, didn’t actually ...

As we announced a while back, REM are to celebrate its 25th anniversary by reissuing a deluxe version of their debut album Murmur. The two disc set comes with a live album, recorded at Larry's ...

And then there's the band's name. It's at once both evocative and nonsensical: R.E.M. stands for Rapid Eye Movement, which is a state of sleeping that produces the most vivid dreams. The album title ...

Actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy will perform REM’s 1983 album “Murmur” at Metro July 30, the music club announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday. Shannon, a two-time ...

Are you tired of constantly being told how this or that band is the new greatest wonder? Of course you are. Unfortunately, superlatives have a way of spreading like germs.But if you will, suspend ...

The remastered reissue of REM's debut album Murmur was recently awarded an almost unprecedented Perfect 10 by influential music website Pitchfork; similarly ecstatic reviews appeared in the UK music ...

Actor Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy are currently in the middle of their tour where they’re covering R.E.M.’s debut album, Murmur, in full with a backing band that includes drummer Jon Wurster ...

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There is no shortage of tribute bands in San Diego. However, only one, Murmur, a new tribute to R.E.M., was built by an agent around the looks of its front man, in this case North Park resident Greg ...

REM's near-flawless debut album has had a quick wash and brush-up, and loses a star as a result. Murmur's appeal has always been based, in part, on its very murkiness. On its arrival it sounded like a ...