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WillNeverMarry · 21st Sep 2011, 04:11 PM

So after 31 years, REM have split up

I'm kind of disappointed 'cause I've never seen them live and I was hoping they'd do another tour.

Saying that, their recent output hasn't been very good. In the 80s and 90s though they were simply one of the best bands. Green, Document, Automatic for The People, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, they had so many excellent albums. Not only was the music awesome, I think many people could identify with the lyrics.

Oh well, all good things come to an end. RIP REM

maverick · 21st Sep 2011, 04:43 PM

Aren't they old people now?

I like "Losing My Religion" and "It's TIOTWAWKI".

kiersten · 21st Sep 2011, 05:46 PM

I really like Green & Monster, they were my two fave REM albums! I'm sorry to hear that they're no longer together & yes they were pretty prolific & creative in the 80s & 90s, but I agree. Their last few albums haven't been quite up to the level as their earlier work, so perhaps it is better that they move on. The only thing worse than a band that's past it's prime & splits up is a band that's past its prime & keeps putting out substandard material that just ruins the band's reputation, legacy & everything they accomplished. I'll miss REM, but I still have a few great CDs in my collection to remember them by! Thanks for the memories & the music guys!

Oh, & What's The Frequency Kenneth? & Stand FTW!!!

WillNeverMarry · 23rd Sep 2011, 05:54 AM

I agree with you both, its probably for the best that they've called it a day. It's a good thing they won't end up like the Rolling Stones......

olides84 · 23rd Sep 2011, 06:11 AM

REM is simply one of the greatest bands ever to come out of the USA. I never saw them live either, but was listening to a REM playlist last night to remind me of it all. They have produced so many amazing songs over the years so it's impossible to pick a favorite, but I always remember Find the River, such a beautiful finale from Automatic for the People ...

+ YouTube Video

Irate · 23rd Sep 2011, 07:42 PM

Agree with the OP.

Automatic for the People was their best work.

their new stuff really sucked especially accelerate

21st Sep 2011, 04:11 PM	#1
WillNeverMarry Seasick, Yet Still Docked Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Family and to anyone who asks Location: Scotland Age: 23 Posts: 267 Join Date: Jul 2010	REM Split Up So after 31 years, REM have split up I'm kind of disappointed 'cause I've never seen them live and I was hoping they'd do another tour. Saying that, their recent output hasn't been very good. In the 80s and 90s though they were simply one of the best bands. Green, Document, Automatic for The People, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, they had so many excellent albums. Not only was the music awesome, I think many people could identify with the lyrics. Oh well, all good things come to an end. RIP REM

21st Sep 2011, 04:43 PM	#2
maverick let watchers become warriors Full Member Gender: You tell me. Orientation: Hey good lookin'. wink Out Status: It's pretty obvious. Location: Alabama cue banjos Age: 26 Posts: 2,118 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: REM Split Up Aren't they old people now? I like "Losing My Religion" and "It's TIOTWAWKI". __________________ Shelter me oh genius words, just give me strength / to pen these things, and give me peace to well her wings / and oh, oh carry on, all you minstrels of the world, we will catch our lady's ear, we will win for us the girl.

21st Sep 2011, 05:46 PM	#3
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: REM Split Up I really like Green & Monster, they were my two fave REM albums! I'm sorry to hear that they're no longer together & yes they were pretty prolific & creative in the 80s & 90s, but I agree. Their last few albums haven't been quite up to the level as their earlier work, so perhaps it is better that they move on. The only thing worse than a band that's past it's prime & splits up is a band that's past its prime & keeps putting out substandard material that just ruins the band's reputation, legacy & everything they accomplished. I'll miss REM, but I still have a few great CDs in my collection to remember them by! Thanks for the memories & the music guys! Oh, & What's The Frequency Kenneth? & Stand FTW!!! __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

23rd Sep 2011, 05:54 AM	#4
WillNeverMarry Seasick, Yet Still Docked Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends, Family and to anyone who asks Location: Scotland Age: 23 Posts: 267 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: REM Split Up I agree with you both, its probably for the best that they've called it a day. It's a good thing they won't end up like the Rolling Stones......

23rd Sep 2011, 07:42 PM	#6
Irate Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 22 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: REM Split Up Agree with the OP. Automatic for the People was their best work. their new stuff really sucked especially accelerate

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