Credits:

R.E.M.

Description:

Centered around MICHAEL STIPE, along with PETER BUCK, Mike Mills, and Bill BerryR.E.M. was formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia, and revitalized U.S. rock in the 80s and 90s by serving as a bridge between college rock and alternative rock. They became icons of the indie scene with 1983s *Murmur* and 1984s *Reckoning*, and went on to achieve mainstream success with 1987s *Document* and 1988s *Green* and beyond. This double-disc live album compiles recordings from their 1989 concert in Orlando, Florida, and their 1984 concert in New Jersey. It allows listeners to experience both the *GREEN*-era tour and the *RECKONING*-era performanceswhen the band was still leaning toward the indie sceneall at once, vividly capturing their transition from cult status to the mainstream. Based on radio broadcast recordings, the mix highlights the tight ensemble and Stipes melancholic vocals. Featuring POPSONG89, ORANGECRUS