The latest release from R.E.M. is a 39 track live recording that should do more than keep fans satisfied until their next studio album. The collection includes unpolished performances of several songs from last year's Accelerate that the band debuted during this live stint. In a couple of cases the difference between the live track and the final version are extremely noticeable, but for the most part, everything seems to have been put into place before they were road tested. The newer material provides a good core for the record, but a good portion of the album features songs from the group's I.R.S years. The modern takes on the older songs helped me realize, not only, just how much the band has matured and progressed in terms of their craft, but also how steady they have been for so long.
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