Green (Pt. 1)

The Big Mates discuss naughty fishermen, floppy top half, Requiem
for a Tuesday, and Green 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 sixth studio album, released in 1988. 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 touch on how the band handled their transition to a major
label, started writing in new configurations, and learned how to
play new instruments. They decode the album's artwork, define the
moods of the record from bubblegum pop to experimental rock, and
note the differences from the band's earlier work.

They also find time to discuss Eponymous, the American
election, and the track sequencing on Green.

How many tracks are on the album? Does the label an artist is
signed to change your perception of them? What an answer to what
is music is? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday May 20th and will continue and
conclude our analysis of Green.

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