R.E.M. - New Orleans Instrumental No.1

R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Bill Berry (drums and percussion). R.E.M. was one of the first popular alternative rock bands, and gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band's first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the band released its critically acclaimed debut album Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M. achieved a mainstream hit in 1987 with the single "The One I Love". The group signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1988, and began to espouse political and environmental concerns while playing large arenas worldwide.

By the early 1990s, when alternative rock began to experience broad mainstream success, R.E.M. was viewed as a pioneer of the genre and released its two most commercially successful albums, Out of Time (1991) and Automatic for the People (1992), which veered from the band's established sound. R.E.M.'s 1994 release Monster was a return to a more rock-oriented sound. The band began its first tour in six years to support the album; the tour was marred by medical emergencies suffered by three band members. In 1996, R.E.M. re-signed with Warner Bros. for a reported US$80 million, at the time the most expensive recording contract in history. The following year, Bill Berry left the band, while Buck, Mills, and Stipe continued the group as a three-piece. Through some changes in musical style, the band continued its career into the next decade with mixed critical and commercial success. In 2007, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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[Vidinotes]

this song always reminds me of the night my dog died of cancer in my arms in 1993. there was an ice storm that night.

[tbonesays]

This was my first ever CD and this track has been stuck in my head, intermitently for a mere 19 years. I wonder what they imagined it as about.

[Waurie93]

Ive been wondering who played this song for years, really surprised me to find out its REM, such a good song

[Mattpresley]

i've read this was recorded in a old, apprently haunted house in new orleans.. sounds like it was recorded in a big, open room, adds to the over all sound of the song. one of my favorite tracks by the band

[haastaboozia]

@Vidinotes

I'm sorry for your loss. We also had a beloved dog, Breezy, who died of cancer. This entire album reminds me of the my paternal Grandmother's death. It was in the winter of 1992. There was a nasty ice and snow storm going on. My parents, sister, and nephew left from Denver to Iowa to go to the family. The trials they had just getting there is a story in itself. I stayed home in Denver to care for the pets. Very sad, just very sad.

[42guide42]

@tbonesays This was my first CD, too! Lovely memories of listening to this album. Constantly.

[Noquarter1986]

loooooooooooooooove it!

[wiljjHeigl]

one of the most nostalgic songs i've ever heard. needless the lyrics...

[BakedHarp]

still haunting nearly 20yr on...

[garyw930]

'Alone And Asleep' by Oh Sam Bin Laden - controversial new publication.

[MrJayCudmore]

Kurt Cobain; About A Son. <3