Reveal: The Story of R.E.M.

Johnny Black

Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004 - Music - 272 pages

(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
• Roughcut Glory: 108
• Loud And Clear: 120
• Mr Evil Breakfast: 132
• 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
• The REM Way: 248
• IndexAcknowledgements: 261

About the author

Johnny Black is a rock writer. He lives in Wiltshire, England.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Reveal: The Story of R.E.M.; Book Series
• Author: Johnny Black
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004
• ISBN: 0879307765, 9780879307769
• Length: 272 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts; Music / Genres & Styles / Rock; Music / History & Criticism