Michael Stipe and Co. are releasing a deluxe reissue of their first record without drummer Bill Berry on the 25th anniversary of “Up”. Instead of demos and rarities, there is an unexpected live performance.
There’s no question about it: “Up” is one of the most interesting releases in REM’s extensive oeuvre. It is the first record that the band from Athens recorded without their drummer Bill Berry. In this context, Michael Stipe spoke at the time of a three-legged dog that first had to learn to walk. “Up” was definitely more introspective than previous ones…
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