ITEOTWAWKI: Reckoning and Olympia
The band put out their second reissue this week as a new treatment of "Reckoning" hit the stores on Tuesday. The new disc also includes a concert from the ensuing…
ITEOTWAWKI: Back in Action
I have procrastinated posting this, but the boys of R.E.M. - well two of them at least - have started the process that will hopefully lead to the follow-up to…
Classic Song Cannibalized
Several years ago, I met some friends from across the country in Washington, D.C., to watch the U.S. National team play a World Cup qualifier. So I could fully enjoy…
ITEOTWAWKI: Disappointment
So R. E. M. has a little update on their web site. They apparently are not recording or touring in 09. I didn't think they would tour, but thought from…
Part of the Past Dies
Today marks the last day of a place very important in my life, even though I can't remember the last time I paid it a visit. Record and Tape Traders…
ITEOTWAWKI: Tribute and Fun
I didn't intend to go a whole week between posts. Really. I have lots of stuff to write about, but just never took the time. I finished a book this…
ITEOTWAWKI: Carnegie Tribute
Next week, a very special event will take place in New York as at least 20 artists gather to honor R.E.M. with a tribute concert at Carnegie Hall. This is…
ITEOTWAWKI: Randy Bewley, R.I.P.
Even if the news crossed the wires where you live, you might not have noticed. Randy Bewley died this week after suffering a heart attack while driving in Athens, Ga.…
ITEOTWAWKI: More Bonus Goods?
Peter Buck participated in a great Q&A recently with Mojo about the deluxe edition of Murmur released late last year. I always love these things with Peter because he always…
Pick Your Poison
This issue pretty much goes back to the Super Bowl in 1991 when Whitney Houston's version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" blew everyone away. Patriotism was at a high because of…