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9.0
5621
9.0 |
The Irish Times
Sometimes you need reminding of just how good a band actually are, and this release single- handedly expiates much of what REM have done on the last three or four albums. Forget the fact that this is Accelerate as a live work-in-progress and view this for what it really is: a great live album
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8.0
5681
8.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Cue banter, fluffed lyrics and works-in-progess. Cue too the most alive REM album in more than a decade
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8.0
5686
8.0 |
The Independent
The band seem in relaxed, engaging mood despite their alleged terror, with impromptu discussions of the internet, changing music formats, and lyric origins adding further intrigue to some of the most fascinating live performances you'll get to hear in these days of computerised concerts and predictable spectacle
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8.0
5747
8.0 |
Uncut
In 39 tracks over two CDs, the punk-fuelled folk-rock group that had ruled the ’80s along with U2 magically reappears
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8.0
5776
8.0 |
Uncut
Print edition only
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8.0
5801
8.0 |
Q
Print edition only
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8.0
6122
8.0 |
The Quietus
An album that documents a band attempting to reconnect with the early days when songs were tried out in the live arena (which wasn't, then, an actual arena) long before being recorded
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8.0
6283
8.0 |
No Ripcord
Despite its length the album never really drags, and is a constant joy to listen to. There are equal amounts of beauty and ferocity throughout the record, and the band exude a sound that makes them appear like they have something to prove
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8.0
7296
8.0 |
Rave Magazine
Stipe sounds amazing, Peter Buck’s guitars churn and jangle and bassist/keyboardist Mike Mills is still the backing harmony man you’d want on your team. Rather excellent
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7.4
5888
7.4 |
Pitchfork
This is definitely not the accessible, carefully curated survey their catalog deserves, but it's close enough for now
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7.0
6477
7.0 |
Blurt
Perhaps this double album is a signal that R.E.M. is ready to be a cult band again. These guys might just have a future after all
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4.0
5756
4.0 |
Mojo
Print edition only
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