R.E.M. Shows Some Soul on 'Everybody Hurts'R.E.M. Shows Some Soul on 'Everybody Hurts'R&B-influenced ballad took an uncharacteristically direct approach to the subject of suicide. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
R.E.M.'s Bill Berry Was Ready to Confront Death With New BandR.E.M.'s Bill Berry Was Ready to Confront Death With New BandDrummer's new group the Bad Ends just released their debut album 'The Power and the Glory.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Peter Buck's 'Horrible' Debut ShowPeter Buck's 'Horrible' Debut ShowGuitarist doubts he played 'Batman' theme properly and can’t forget how embarrassing early R.E.M. concerts could be.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Peter Buck Wouldn’t Go Back to R.E.M. Level of SuccessPeter Buck Wouldn’t Go Back to R.E.M. Level of SuccessGuitarist says “non-musical stuff” became too distracting and the band quit at the right moment.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck Details New 'Bummed Out' Concept AlbumR.E.M.'s Peter Buck Details New 'Bummed Out' Concept AlbumGuitarist explains how pandemic shaped his latest songs.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' Reissue Sparks Memories for Peter BuckR.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' Reissue Sparks Memories for Peter BuckReissue of debut EP has him thinking about beginnings – and endings.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
R.E.M.'s 'Automatic for the People': The Story Behind Every SongR.E.M.'s 'Automatic for the People': The Story Behind Every SongA deep dive into every song on the band's landmark 1992 album.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
When Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones Offered R.E.M. a Key AssistWhen Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones Offered R.E.M. a Key Assist'Automatic for the People' further cemented the band's status as alt-rock visionaries and superstars.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How R.E.M. Created a Masterpiece With 'Automatic for the People'How R.E.M. Created a Masterpiece With 'Automatic for the People'Initially planning to make a big rock record, they decided instead to focus on acoustic sounds and dark themes.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
R.E.M. ‘Find the River’ and Discover a Sweet ReleaseR.E.M. ‘Find the River’ and Discover a Sweet ReleaseA record that began with a message about control ends with a song suggesting that we’re all powerless in the face of mortality. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek