Reveal: The Story of R.E.M.(Book). R.E.M. has produced some of the most consistently fascinating, successful and honest music of the past 20+ years, combining lyrical and musical experimentation in ways that nonetheless are accessible to the mainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-hand interviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is a biographical exploration of the work and life of this seminal band. With a focus on the music and how it evolves from the personalities within the group, this book provides new insights into R.E.M.'s creative process. 7-1/4 x 9-1/4, 272 pages |
Contents
The End of The World As They Know It | 6 |
Lets Go To Church | 16 |
the Most Phenomenal Party | 28 |
One Of The Best Support Bands Ever | 42 |
Growing Pains | 54 |
Faith In The Tastemakers | 68 |
A Wretched Experience | 82 |
Dark Dank PAranoid | 96 |
The Turning Point | 144 |
World Champions | 158 |
Imitation Crabmeat | 170 |
EverIncreasing Fame | 184 |
Emotional Turmiol | 198 |
A Buisness Deal | 212 |
A ThreeLegged Dog | 226 |
Group Therapy | 240 |
Roughcut Glory | 108 |
Loud And Clear | 120 |
Mr Evil Breakfast | 132 |
The REM Way | 252 |
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Common terms and phrases
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