R.E.M. - Accelerate CD/DVD

One excellent and one O.K. song. DVD is worthless.

"Supernatural Superserious" is the token hit, and "Hollow Man" is decent. The rest of the cd is just noise, and the dvd is utterly worthless. Jeez, I thought the dvd would at least have some concert footage or something, but I guess it's just there to justify a higher price! June 23, 2008

5 star album, 1 star limited edition

I've been a fan for YEARS. I will honestly say I believe this album to be their best in 10 years. (I personally liked 'Up'). I'll make this review short and to the point.

If you're an REM fan and have been disappointed with the releases of the last ten years, then you should get this. The album is short, but definitely good. Standout tracks include: "Living Well is the Best Revenge", "Man Sized Wreath", "Supernatural Superserious" and "I'm Gonna DJ".

However... don't let yourself be fooled into buying the deluxe edition! I know I was! As many reviewers have already stated, the DVD is just terrible. Even the two bonus tracks you get on there don't make it worthwhile. The film itself is crap... I couldn't even get all the way through it. I felt a slap in the face over the booklet the comes inside it too. Keep in mind, I have yet to see the standard edition. But the book that comes in this version is tied together with string with a note on the back of it that says "This book will fall apart". So, in other words, for about $15 less, I could have gotten a great album AND a booklet that won't fall apart! Instead, I shelled out the extra money to get an inferior booklet and crappy DVD. The ONLY reason I didn't really complain was because of how good the album is.

So, there ya go, if you want this album, so yourself a favor... save some money and get the standard edition! THAT is highly recommended! June 13, 2008

best post-Berry album

I have appreciated all of REM's albums for various reasons, and when a band is as talented and tight as REM, it's not hard to do that. But i am not in the majority, if most press reviews are correct. Many long-time fans have bolted after 3 texturally thick, lush albums since the departure of drummer Bill Berry. If you are one of those, come on back, my friend.

The album clocks in at a short 34+ minutes, with most songs barely 3 minutes long, but the driving force of the album makes up for shorter songs. The first single "Supernatural Superserious" is one of the best REM singles since Automatic. Other highlights include "Accelerate", "Hollow Man", "Mr. Richards", and "I Wanna DJ", which appeared on their most recent live album. Every song is peter Buck-guitar driven, with few acoustic instruments, keyboards, or even pianos. Mike Mills's trademark backing vocals, which have been noticably low key on "Up", "Reveal" and "Around the Sun" are back and provide a wonderful foil to Michael Stipe's forceful lead.

Every song hits hard but maintains the pop craftwork that REM fans have loved for over 25 years. May 9, 2008

REM is Back!!!!! Back to its roots with only one glitch.

This album represents what REM used to stand for, which is good old fashioned, angst ridden, cleverly phrased protests college rock. I have been an avid fan since 1982. I pickED up my first album at the age of 9 from an friends older brother. This band is the best band in the world and this album signifies a shift from the fluff of the late 90's into the creative and empowering music that they are capable of. Good job Mike and Company. Keep on rocking!!!! May 5, 2008

Bien, pero no me entusiasma

La primera escucha del cd me ha gustado, mucho más que la de el anterior pero bastante menos que sus obras emblemáticas de hace años. Se echa de menos un bombazo que alegre el disco. Por otra parte, el dvd me ha parecido malo, aburrido y de una "modernor" inaguantable. Soporífero. Prescindible. Un rosco para el dvd. Saludos campestres. May 5, 2008

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