Rem Discography Blogspot Exclusive Jun 2026

From 1988 to 2011, R.E.M. sent exclusive holiday vinyl to their fan club members, featuring rare covers (like Leonard Cohen's "First We Take Manhattan") and goofy holiday well-wishes.

The Analog Archivist Date: Tuesday, October 24 Tags: R.E.M., Alternative Rock, Lost Albums, Around the Sun, Reveal rem discography blogspot exclusive

R.E.M. defined the American college rock sound of the 1980s. Signing with International Record Syndicate (I.R.S.), they produced an unbroken string of classic albums characterized by Peter Buck’s jangling Rickenbacker guitar, Mike Mills’ melodic basslines, Bill Berry’s steady driving rhythms, and Michael Stipe’s enigmatic, mumbled vocals. Chronic Town (1982 EP) From 1988 to 2011, R

By 2011, the band knew the end was near. In the years since the official disbandment, a collection of tracks labeled "Album 16 Demos" has floated around these exclusive circles. These aren't just b-sides; they are the final, gasping breaths of a band trying to reconcile their past with their future. defined the American college rock sound of the 1980s

From 1988 until their breakup in 2011, R.E.M. released an exclusive holiday single every year, mailed strictly to members of their official fan club. These holiday packages were never sold commercially and contained highly sought-after content: Spoken-word messages and holiday greetings from the band.

adds rare tracks like "Radio Free Europe" (original version), "White Tornado," and different vocal mixes for "Gardening at Night". R.E.M. - Chronic Town Expanded 3. Wilfully Obscure