 Good stuff, 2003-10-29
Good stuff from a good band. REM is a band whose "high art" is a bit of a facade. At their essence, this is a great singles band and so the best-of compilation is a fine way to listen to their music, whether it be as an introduction to the band or for veteran fans.I agree with the earlier review that a lot of great stuff is left out, but I think that's a tribute to how much great stuff this band has. This package flows exceedingly well as what it is - a collection of great singles.
Awesome CD, 2003-10-29
It only didnt get a 5 star because of the absence of Its the End of the World as We Know it or Shiny Happy People. Whats up witht that? they're like 2 of their 5 best, along with loosing my religion, at my most beutiful, and man on the moon.
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Almost Perfect, 2003-10-28
This album would be perfect except for the fact that "Shiny Happy People" and "It's the End of the World as We Know It" were somehow omitted.
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"Pop Songs 88-03"., 2003-10-28
It's about time we got "In Time". There's been roughly 8 albums since their earlier collection "Eponymous". This includes mostly the best, from "Green", right up to the new songs. The big ones are on here like "Everybody Hurts", "Orange Crush", "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?", and the huge "Losing My Religion". Plus other favorites like "Nightswimming", "Electrolite", and "Daysleeper". I'm suprised that "Out Of Time" and "Monster" each only have one track on here. Therefore I'm missing "Bang and Blame", as well as "Drive" and "Pop Song 89". But it's hard to complain with 18 tracks of "REM's" best. There's also the "Limited Edition" of this for fanatics, which comes with a second disc of extras. Whichever you choose though, it will go great with your "Cure" and "U2" collections.
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 Not bad, but like many 'Best Of' Collections - it's lacking, 2003-10-28
R.E.M are easily one of the best bands of the last 15 years (or more), so it's nice to finally see this companion piece to the previous collection 'Eponymous' which showcased their earlier work with IRS. However, I find it hard to beleive that Monster - arguably one of their best known albums is so poorly represented (where's Strange Currencies, Crush with Eyeliner and Bang and Blame?). Also missing are other great songs like Pop Song '89, Shiny Happy People, Radio Song, and Ignoreland! One can argue that they might not be the 'Best' of REM, however leaving them off defeats the purpose of a collection such as this. If there was no room for them, you could have easily left off some of the weaker soundtrack songs.Nonetheless still a good compilation if you're a casual fan or new to REM. Pick this up with Eponymous and you'll have a great overview of the bands career. If you already have the albums, get the Limited Edition version with the B-sides and rarities, otherwise you might be a bit disapointed.
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