R.E.M. 1980 - 1987

The Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss ratings,
rankings, creasy head holes, and the career of R.E.M. from
1980 - 1987.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the
band, having covered the five records that encompass "the I.R.S.
years." They place each album previously covered into the context
of this era, they return to each album with more experienced
ears, and they talk about how they feel about them
now. 

They chat context, albums, preconceptions, expectations, and much
more before offering up their individual Top 10 R.E.M. (1982 -
1987) songs. These have been compiled into our very first
"Best Of R.E.M." compilation, available (alongside previous Best
Ofs) here: https://bit.ly/3xVZAVf

What makes it into the Top 10s? Can Lucas sing all of It's the
End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)? Is gold just an
amber brown? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?
 

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