Tag: R.E.M.
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Episode 886: 1987 – Prince, U2, R.E.M., Replacements
Mike Wagner, a patron of the pod, picks the topic. We discuss great albums of 1987, including U2’s “The Joshua Tree,” R.E.M.’s “Document,” Prince’s “Sign o’ the Times” and the Replacements’ “Pleased to Meet Me.”
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Episode 846: Greatest American Bands
Who’s the greatest American band? In rock history, the UK is known for bands while the U.S. is where individual artists found fame. But Jeff Niebuhr, a patron of the pod who got to pick the topic, has some thoughts on stateside groups.
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Episode 824: 1991 – R.E.M., Matthew Sweet, U2
Noah Crane, a patron of the pod, picks the topic. We discuss three big albums from 1991: R.E.M.’s “Out of Time,” Matthew Sweet’s “Girlfriend” and U2’s “Achtung Baby.”
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Episode 688: Fan Mail – Replacements
Lots of listeners held a pen to respond to our Replacements Countdown (episodes 667-671).
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Episode 687: Fan Mail – R.E.M.
Listener Harris responds to our interview with Robert Dean Lurie, author of “Begin the Begin: R.E.M.’s Early Years” in episodes 659-661.
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Episode 661: Live Event – R.E.M. Biographer Robert Dean Lurie, Part 3
In part 3 of our live event with author Robert Dean Lurie, we take audience questions about “Begin the Begin: R.E.M.’s Early Years.”
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Episode 660: Live Event – R.E.M. Biographer Robert Dean Lurie, Part 2
What does R.E.M. stand for? In part two of our event with author Robert Dean Lurie, we discuss the true meaning of the band’s name, plus other topics from “Begin the Begin: R.E.M.’s Early Years.”
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Episode 659: Live Event – R.E.M. Biographer Robert Dean Lurie, Part 1
We crash a book signing event by Robert Dean Lurie, author of “Begin the Begin: R.E.M.’s Early Years.” Robert reads a passage from the biography, then answers some of our questions.
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Episode 646: Sam’s CDs – Squeeze, R.E.M., Matthew Sweet
On a recent record shopping trip, we bought three CDs for Intern Sam (he does such good work). Listen as Sam Lisker gives us his impressions of classic albums by R.E.M., Matthew Sweet and Squeeze.
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Episode 609: Perfect Albums – U2, Ween, Prince, R.E.M., The Stooges
It’s Guest Star time! Barret Ries of Pittsburgh joins via Skype. As a patron of the pod, he picks the topic: Perfect albums that you must listen to in order, start to finish. Featuring U2, Ween, Prince, R.E.M. and The Stooges.