Wednesday, March 26, 2008

R.E.M.: Accelerate



Many music critics are claiming that R.E.M.'s upcoming release, "Accelerate," is their best album in ten years.

According to the band, the work was partly inspired by their hatred for President Chimp.
"When the empire is going down the toilet, it's easy to write great, angry songs."
-Michael Stipe.

Listen to many of the songs from the album here. They played them live at various locations in the UK. This bootleg was recorded in London during March 24th.

setlist:
1. Living Well is the Best Revenge
2. Accelerate
3. Drive
4. Man-Size Wreath
5. Electrolite
6. Houston
7. Hollow Man
8. Supernatural Superserious
9. Final Straw
10. Losing My Religion
11. Great Beyond
12. I'm Gonna DJ
13. Horse to Water

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