Fables of the Reconstruction (Pt. 2)

The Big Mates discuss the U.S. civil war, Foo Fighters, aliens,
and Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career
and discography of R.E.M. by starting their track-by-track
analysis on the band's third studio album, released in 1985. 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 go track-by-track on the second side of the album, before
wrapping up their thoughts on the record and discussing where it
fits into the band's discography so far.

They also discuss the concept of "normal music," and the
difference between surface level analysis and critical depth.
They then look at how the album was received at the time of
release, and how that perception may have changed in the decades
that have followed.

What do we make of the album? What did R.E.M. make of the album?
Is the album normal or weird? Find out on this episode of What
Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday February 19th and will feature
important commentary for a show on the Reconstruction
tour.

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