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EPISODIX:
Posted:
March 10, 2026
Music:
- R.E.M. “Radio Free Europe” Murmur (IRS) 1983
- R.E.M. “Second Guessing” Reckoning (IRS) 1984
- R.E.M. “Letter Never Sent” Reckoning (IRS) 1984
Notes:
Patrick continues to share his analysis of Second Album Syndrome: the challenge of following up a debut record that was a critical or commercial success. Today, he talks about a GREAT experience he had with R.E.M.‘s Reckoning, following up Murmur.
Missed part one where Patrick talked about his not-so-great experience? Check it out here!
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