Collapse Into Now (Pt. 1)

The Big Mates discuss endings, the 20th century, Moose Juice, and
Collapse Into Now 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 fifteenth and final studio album, released in 2011. 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 reacted to a renewed sense of purpose
following Accelerate, their goals for the album, and how
early in to the process it was decided that this would be their
final record.


They also explore the overarching themes of the album and hunt
for clues that it was the end.

When did the band know the end was near? How did that affect the
album? Is Michael Stipe waving goodbye? Find out on this episode
of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday March 3rd and will continue our
analysis of Collapse Into Now!

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