R.E.M. At The BBC - box set (October 19th)

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R.E.M. grew up with the BBC, and this historic relationship is lovingly celebrated across an incredible collection that beautifully illustrates the career trajectory of one of modern music’s greatest bands. The collection—available as a super-deluxe edition 8-CD/1-DVD box set, as well as 2-CD, 2-LP and digital formats—comprises a treasure trove of rare and unreleased live and studio recordings culled from the BBC and band archives. This is a must-have collection for R.E.M. fans and an authoritative introduction for newcomers.


In-studio performances featured in the 8-CD/1-DVD box set include a John Peel Session (1998), Drivetime and Mark and Lard appearances (2003) and a glorious Radio 1 Live Lounge performance (2008). Live broadcasts include a rough-and-tumble show from Nottingham’s Rock City (1984), the stunning 1995 Milton Keynes Monster Tour (their first after a six-year break), a blistering 1999 Glastonbury headline set and an invitation-only 2004 show at London’s St James’s Church.


The DVD kicks off with a sixty-minute intimate retrospective of the band’s legendary performances at the BBC in the Accelerating Backwards film – previously broadcast only in the UK and available commercially for the first time here.  Accelerating Backwards also includes revealing interviews with Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, further testifying to R.E.M.’s long, special relationship with the BBC.  The DVD also offers a complete 1998 Later….With Jools Holland episode uniquely dedicated to the band, plus TV appearances on Top of the Pops and more.


The package liner notes add yet more behind-the-scenes insight to this definitive retrospective collection. Assorted BBC personalities reminiscence about what it was like to work with R.E.M both on stage and off. Respected BBC DJ/Presenter Jo Whiley recalls, “Their Glastonbury performance in 1999 was a dazzling moment: the band storming through an all-killer, no-filler setlist. As a headline performance, it was a triumph and, for me, it’s up there as one of the Glastonbury greats.”  Of a 2001 Top of the Pops performance, BBC Producer Mark Hagen muses, “”Michael once told me that he hears in colors and it was one of those nights when you felt that you could reach out and touch the music as it flowed through the air, a glorious rolling cloud of green. Just like a kudzu vine in a dream.”  Acclaimed rock journalist Tom Doyle also provides an overview of the entire thirty-year period.


In addition to the comprehensive box set, The Best of R.E.M. at the BBC is also available via 2-CD and 2-LP formats. The Best of collection offers a selection of in-studio performance and live broadcast highlights. R.E.M. at the BBC will also be available to stream or download, with the digital album offering mirroring discs 1 to 8 from the box set.


The first instant grat. single—a memorable version of “Losing My Religion” recorded in 1991 for BBC 1’s Into The Night session—is available when you pre-order the box set or Best of album (Listen or Pre-order Here). New instant grat. singles will be released each week leading up to street date.



“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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  • goldrushgoldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,259
    edited September 2018

    Disc 1 (64:17) – Sessions

    Into The Night, BBC Radio 1, 13 March 1991

    1. World Leader Pretend 4:36
    2. Fretless 5:16
    3. Half A World Away 3:33
    4. Radio Song 4:05
    5. Losing My Religion 4:42
    6. Love Is All Around 3:09

    John Peel Studio Session, 25 October 1998

    1. Walk Unafraid 4:04
    2. Daysleeper 3:18
    3. Lotus 4:13
    4. At My Most Beautiful 3:16

    Mark and Lard, BBC Radio 1, 15 October 2003

    1. Bad Day 4:03
    2. Orange Crush 3:55

    Drivetime, BBC Radio 2, 15 October 2003

    1. Man On The Moon 4:59
    2. Imitation Of Life 3:41

    Radio 1 Live Lounge, 26 March 2008

    1. Supernatural Superserious 3:23
    2. Munich 3:18

     

    Disc 2 (62:32) – Sessions

    BBC Radio 1 Session, 25 October 1998

    1. Introduction :26
    2. Losing My Religion 4:44
    3. New Test Leper 5:53
    4. Lotus 4:48
    5. Parakeet 4:23
    6. Electrolite 4:23
    7. Perfect Circle 4:39
    8. The Apologist 4:40
    9. Daysleeper 4:44
    10. Country Feedback 7:23
    11. At My Most Beautiful 4:14
    12. Walk Unafraid 4:52
    13. Man On The Moon 6:11

     

    Disc 3 (58:49) – Live Broadcasts

    Rock City, Nottingham, 21 November 1984

    1. Second Guessing 2:57
    2. Hyena 2:57
    3. Talk About The Passion 3:04
    4. West Of The Fields 3:07
    5. (Don’t Go Back To) Rockville 4:29
    6. Auctioneer (Another Engine) 3:01
    7. Central Rain (I’m Sorry) 4:51
    8. Old Man Kensey 4:24
    9. Gardening At Night 3:26
    10. 9-9/Hey Diddle Diddle/Feeling Gravitys Pull 5:39
    11. Windout 1:49
    12. Driver 8 3:25
    13. Pretty Persuasion 3:33
    14. Radio Free Europe 3:49
    15. Wendell Gee 3:21
    16. Carnival Of Sorts (Boxcars) 4:47

     

    Disc 4 (51:59) – Live Broadcasts

    Milton Keynes, 30 July 1995

    1. What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? 3:58
    2. Crush With Eyeliner 4:42
    3. Drive 3:51
    4. Turn You Inside Out 4:17
    5. Try Not To Breathe 3:50
    6. I Took Your Name 4:15
    7. Undertow 5:16
    8. Bang And Blame 4:58
    9. I Don’t Sleep I Dream 4:14
    10. Strange Currencies 4:31
    11. Revolution 3:20
    12. Tongue 4:38

     

    Disc 5 (56:43) – Live Broadcasts

    Milton Keynes, 30 July 1995

    1. Man On The Moon 5:46
    2. Country Feedback 6:49
    3. Half A World Away 4:04
    4. Losing My Religion 4:54
    5. Pop Song 89 3:27
    6. Finest Worksong 3:48
    7. Get Up 2:54
    8. Star 69 4:00
    9. Let Me In 3:59
    10. Everybody Hurts 7:24
    11. Fall On Me 3:11
    12. Departure 3:52
    13. Its the End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) 5:15

     

    Disc 6 (43:05) – Live Broadcasts

    Pyramid Stage Glastonbury Festival, 25 June 1999

    1. Lotus 4:36
    2. What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? 4:09
    3. So Fast, So Numb 4:47
    4. The Apologist 4:36
    5. Fall On Me 3:26
    6. Daysleeper 3:29
    7. The Wake-Up Bomb 5:01
    8. The One I Love 3:27
    9. Sweetness Follows 5:50
    10. At My Most Beautiful 3:37

     

    Disc 7 (53:28) – Live Broadcasts

    Pyramid Stage Glastonbury Festival, 25 June 1999

    1. Losing My Religion 5:24
    2. Everybody Hurts 6:47
    3. Walk Unafraid 4:17
    4. Star 69 3:04
    5. Finest Worksong 4:22
    6. Man On The Moon 5:43
    7. Why Not Smile 2:10
    8. Crush With Eyeliner 4:40
    9. Tongue 5:19
    10. Cuyahoga 4:37
    11. Its the End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) 6:58

     

    Disc 8 (55:24) – Live Broadcasts

    St. James’ Church, London Radio 2, 15 September 2004

    1. Intro :47
    2. So Fast, So Numb 5:13
    3. Boy In The Well 5:20
    4. I Wanted To Be Wrong 5:19
    5. E-Bow The Letter (with Thom Yorke) 5:09
    6. Around The Sun 5:02
    7. Aftermath 3:58
    8. Losing My Religion 4:47
    9. Walk Unafraid 5:10
    10. Leaving New York 4:48
    11. Imitation Of Life 4:35
    12. Man On The Moon 5:34

     

    Disc 9 (DVD) – Television Broadcasts

     

    Accelerating Backwards

    Moon River

    Pretty Persuasion

    Pop Song 89

    Orange Crush

    Losing My Religion

    Half A World Away

    Crush With Eyeliner

    Man On The Moon

    Daysleeper

    Imitation Of Life

    So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry)

    All The Way To Reno (You’re Gonna Be A Star)

    Leaving New York

     

    Later… with Jools Holland Presents R.E.M.

    Intro

    Losing My Religion

    Lotus

    New Test Leper

    Daysleeper

    Electrolite

    At My Most Beautiful

    The Apologist

    Country Feedback

    Parakeet

    So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry)

    Walk Unafraid

    Man On The Moon

    The Passenger

     

    Bonus Videos

    I’ve Been High

    Nightswimming

    Bad Day

    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    I have mine on order.  Went with the CD/DVD box set.  
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • Very cool. I think I’ll definitely be ordering it. Glad to see Around the Sun stuff on there. I honestly don’t get the vast hate for that album. Yeah there are a couple duds, but there are some fantastic songs on there. 
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,090
    Hell to the yes. Christmas present!!
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  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Hell to the yes. Christmas present!!
    I had a gift certificate so for me, it is a birthday gift! :triumph:
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,596
    Wow- looks great! 
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,408
    Finally something to get with my Amazon gift cards!
  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Finally something to get with my Amazon gift cards!
    Any time I have pre-ordered music with Amazon, the price has gone down by the time it arrived.  Last one was a pre-order vinyl that started at $20.98 and was shipped out costing maybe slightly less than $16.50. 
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • I wish this whole set was getting pressed on vinyl. The vinyl best of is only half good. 
  • jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,399
    I’ll gladly shell out $30 bones for this.
  • goldrushgoldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,259
    deadendp said:
    Hell to the yes. Christmas present!!
    I had a gift certificate so for me, it is a birthday gift! :triumph:
    My birthday is at the beginning of November so I’ve already dropped a hint or two with my better half! :) 
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,175
    Damn, I really want this. brings back some great memories.

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    1996- Charleston, SC

    1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN

    2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN

    2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA

    2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)

    2006- Cincinnati, OH

    2008- Columbia, SC

    2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2

    2010- Bristow, VA

    2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL

    2012- Atlanta, GA

    2013- Charlotte, NC

    2014- Cincinnati, OH

    2015- New York, NY

    2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA

    2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY

    2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2

    2020- Nashville, TN 

    2022- Smashville 

    2023- Austin, TX x2

  • BikePHLBikePHL Posts: 471
    I’ll gladly shell out $30 bones for this.
    Wow!  Seems like a steal 30 buck!!!  I was expecting it to be way more.
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater - June 25, 2011, Tres Mountains - TLA - March 23, 2011, Brad - World Cafe Live- Oct. 10, 2010, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 31, 2009, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 27, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 12, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 11,2009, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 19, 2008, Tweeter Center at the Waterfront - May 27, 2006, Wachovia Center - Oct 03, 2005, Fleet Center - Sep 29, 2004, Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003, Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003, First Union Spectrum Arena - Apr 28, 2003, Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29, 1998, RFK Stadium - Jun 14, 1998
  • One of those rare times when I'll pass on the $30 vinyl in favor of the $60 CD box. So much more material (obviously)...and this STILL isn't all of the BBC material.

    Can I just say how much I wish Michael had never written 'Losing my Religion'? Hate that song...& I'd get 7 versions on the cd set (I think)? Ah well. Minor quibble. Love me some REM!
  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,175
    Santa Claus?  bring this straight to the ghetto... I need this comp.

    livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446

    1995- New Orleans, LA  : New Orleans, LA

    1996- Charleston, SC

    1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN

    2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN

    2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA

    2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)

    2006- Cincinnati, OH

    2008- Columbia, SC

    2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2

    2010- Bristow, VA

    2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL

    2012- Atlanta, GA

    2013- Charlotte, NC

    2014- Cincinnati, OH

    2015- New York, NY

    2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA

    2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY

    2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2

    2020- Nashville, TN 

    2022- Smashville 

    2023- Austin, TX x2

  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    edited October 2018

    This is the box set that seems to be fighting me.  On Friday, the first copy arrived in a bubble envelope with a lovely dent in the front of the box.  Since it was $60, I opted to request a replacement.  The replacement arrived this morning and it was very well packaged.  No dents!  :triumph:

    Whoever did internal labeling these discs was high when they did it.  Nothing is labeled right.  I have had to delete and download again, tinkering with the specifications within the labeling.  Originally, it downloaded from the CDs to iTunes into one giant lump. 3x song 1, 3x song 2... It only started to divide the discs out at disc 4, where they are labeled different from discs 1-3, needing to be renamed to fit within the box set description.  

    Sounds great though! 
    jbrownie said:
    One of those rare times when I'll pass on the $30 vinyl in favor of the $60 CD box. So much more material (obviously)...and this STILL isn't all of the BBC material.

    Can I just say how much I wish Michael had never written 'Losing my Religion'? Hate that song...& I'd get 7 versions on the cd set (I think)? Ah well. Minor quibble. Love me some REM!
    I feel that way about It's The End Of The World . . . A beloved local alternative radio station switched formats (thanks, Clear Channel :angry: ) and in protest to losing their jobs and the station format, 107.9 The End played that song for 24 hours straight. Just can't do it. :bawling:
    Post edited by deadendp on
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    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 6,865
    vinyl is cut well. I have quibbles with the track selection (like Why not include E-Bow with Thom Yorke?). I wish it dind't favor the hits as much. But i get why they did. 


  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,491
    edited October 2018
    Folks, stop buying the reissues.  These are bands.  Make them play live music or release new material for money. 
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 6,865
    Its all we're gonna get at this point. 


  • kramer73kramer73 Posts: 2,594
    Folks, stop buying the reissues.  These are bands.  Make them play live music or release new material for money. 
    This band isn't playing together any more.  Where have you been?
  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,136
    Just got it for $24 shipped from target with code FALLSHIPPING. 
    (20% off)
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Just got it for $24 shipped from target with code FALLSHIPPING. 
    (20% off)
    The box set? 
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,491
    kramer73 said:
    Folks, stop buying the reissues.  These are bands.  Make them play live music or release new material for money. 
    This band isn't playing together any more.  Where have you been?

    I know. That is what I am saying.   If they need some money they should get together a play a weeks worth of shows somewhere.
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,090
    Streaming on Spotify. Disc one is good, but we have tons of unplugged material already.
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  • Anam.Anam. Posts: 14
    It's a lovely vinyl set. Great cover art. Would love the full CD set also, but will have to settle for Spotify awhile.
  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,136
    deadendp said:
    Just got it for $24 shipped from target with code FALLSHIPPING. 
    (20% off)
    The box set? 
    No the 2LP vinyl
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • goldrushgoldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,259
    I just found out that my box set arrived last week, but my wife has stashed it away until my birthday next week :disappointed:
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    goldrush said:
    I just found out that my box set arrived last week, but my wife has stashed it away until my birthday next week :disappointed:
    But that is awesome that you are getting it!  See, she got your hint.  Soon and very soon...  :joy:
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,175
    just started in on this one... thanks to my friend Amy for sending me the boxset!!!!

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    1995- New Orleans, LA  : New Orleans, LA

    1996- Charleston, SC

    1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN

    2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN

    2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA

    2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)

    2006- Cincinnati, OH

    2008- Columbia, SC

    2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2

    2010- Bristow, VA

    2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL

    2012- Atlanta, GA

    2013- Charlotte, NC

    2014- Cincinnati, OH

    2015- New York, NY

    2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA

    2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY

    2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2

    2020- Nashville, TN 

    2022- Smashville 

    2023- Austin, TX x2

  • deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    lolobugg said:
    just started in on this one... thanks to my friend Amy for sending me the boxset!!!!
    Happy to share. :smile:
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
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