Bryan Wawzenek is a freelance journalist who writes for Diffuser.fm and Ultimate Classic Rock. He learned more from a three-minute record than he ever learned in school. His mind is racing, as it always will. Don't start him talking, he could talk all night. The sunshine bores the daylights out of him. Don't touch him, he's a real live wire. Most things he worries about never happen anyway. But he's been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come.
Bryan Wawzenek
How R.E.M. Scored a Big Hit With the Brutal ‘The One I Love’
If 'Document' was the band's turning point, this song was the hinge.
How R.E.M. Mixed Dreams, TV and Politics on ‘It’s the End of the World as We Know It’
Band brought together a variety of experiences to make second 'Document' single.
R.E.M.’s Cover of Wire’s ‘Strange’ Speaks to the Moment
One of only two times R.E.M. has included a cover on one of their studio albums, "Strange" found the band updating the sludgy Wire song.
R.E.M.’s ‘Disturbance at the Heron House’ Tackles Orwell and Reagan
Michael Stipe was inspired by 'Animal Farm' to create an animalized revolution put down by the Reagan administration.
R.E.M.’s Anger Comes Into Focus on ‘Welcome to the Occupation’
Their third song about U.S. intervention in Central and South America was the most direct repudiation yet.
How R.E.M.’s ‘Document’ Dragged College Rock Into the Mainstream
A Top 10 hit and a platinum album marked the end of their world as an underground sensation (and they felt fine).
Bands That Reunited Without Their Lead Singer
“Let’s get the band back together” is a rock ’n’ roll cliché, yet it has remained a difficult task for some of the world’s most legendary groups.
Alice Cooper Albums Ranked Worst to Best
You can’t kill Alice Cooper.
Radiohead Slow Down on ‘The Tourist’
Band was just about to finish 'OK Computer' sessions when it decided to record one last track.
How a Random Soundcheck Moment Led to Radiohead’s ‘Lucky’
'Lucky' predated 'OK Computer' sessions but ended up being the perfect fit for the album.