Reveal (Pt. 1)

The Big Mates discuss blood collection, hot weather, Frutiger
Aero, and Reveal by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career
and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the
band's twelfth studio album, released in 2001. They talk about
the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the
songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three
differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis
and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in
between.

They discuss how the band followed their experimental album, the
sessions that resulted in Reveal, and the band's mood
around the time.

They explore the overarching themes of the album, the marked
difference in sound, and Michael Stipe's new approach to vocals.
They then get started on their track-by-track analysis of the
album!

How did the band react to Up? Can you fly a spaceship
through Saturn? How much can Lucas sneakily eat throughout the
episode? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday November 25th and will continue
our analysis of Reveal.

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