R.E.M. Calls it quits....

by **Michigan Girl** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:24 am

have not been a huge follower, but aw, gotta respect that!!
Sad though!!

by **S2M** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:24 am

The best evidence I've seen so far for the existence of 'god'.

by **Pelata** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:31 am

I greatly respect R.E.M. and consider myself a fan (though I haven't paid much attention since Monster)...they will be missed.

by **The_Noble_Cause** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:33 am

Plenty of Michael Stipe soundalikes on YouTube. Just sayin...

by **conversationpc** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:49 am

First off, I didn't know they were still around. Secondly, I'm not going to lose any sleep.

by **Behshad** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:52 am

conversationpc wrote:First off, I didn't know they were still around. Secondly, I'm not going to lose any sleep.

+1

by **Deb** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:57 am

Behshad wrote:
conversationpc wrote:First off, I didn't know they were still around. Secondly, I'm not going to lose any sleep.

+1

+2

Never been a fan of their music, but classy move. Wouldn't it be cool if every band member wrote up a paragraph or two on their thoughts when the band breaks up. I can think of a few bands that would have been a good read.

by **No Surprize** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:08 am

S2M wrote:The best evidence I've seen so far for the existence of 'god'.

Fucking great quote. Love it.

by **marco17** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:15 am

Agree with many of the comments. Never was a fan, never will be.

by **Don** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:28 am

Not really a big fan but their last album went Top 20 in 18 countries this past spring. If you are going to call it quits, going out on top isn't a bad way to do it.

by **G.I.Jim** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:20 am

S2M wrote:The best evidence I've seen so far for the existence of 'god'.

Why don't you "Stand in the place that you were", and we'll call you when we want your opinion! :lol:

by **Andrew** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:36 am

S2M wrote:The best evidence I've seen so far for the existence of 'god'.

I agree!

Poxy-ass band. Good riddence!

by **RossValoryRocks** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:43 am

Oh no!! R.E.M. is calling it quits??? Wait for it...wait for it...

"It's the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine..."

by **Jana** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:49 am

I'm a big fan of their music, though not such much this past decade. But their latest, Collapse Into Now, I have enjoyed.

by **Rick** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:06 am

RossValoryRocks wrote:Oh no!! R.E.M. is calling it quits??? Wait for it...wait for it...

"It's the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine..."

by **Behshad** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:10 am

Jana wrote:I'm a big fan of their music, though not such much this past decade. But their latest, Collapse Into Now, I have enjoyed.

Well what a surprise. :lol:

you also listen to U2 , so this isn't shocking. :lol:

when you listen to music , do you place the headphones on your butt cheeks ?

by **Jana** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:43 am

Behshad wrote:
Jana wrote:I'm a big fan of their music, though not such much this past decade. But their latest, Collapse Into Now, I have enjoyed.

Well what a surprise. you also listen to U2 , so this isn't shocking. when you listen to music , do you place the headphones on your butt cheeks ?

Now, now, play nice. P.S. They don't come close to U2, but a lot of their earlier albums were great. :wink:

by **Seven Wishes2** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:54 am

Not one good song since "Wendell Gee". But I respect them nonetheless. Now, piss off.

by AR » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:15 pm

I started off hating them for years, but when they took a turn to hard guitar driven rock on the "Monster" CD I started to appreciate them a bit (although not Stipe's social commentary). They haven't made a decent CD since then though.

by **Saint John** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:54 pm

R.E.M. sucked when they were good.

by **mikemarrs** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:10 am

AR wrote:I started off hating them for years, but when they took a turn to hard guitar driven rock on the "Monster" CD I started to appreciate them a bit (although not Stipe's social commentary). They haven't made a decent CD since then though.

Same here.Not a big fan of theirs at all but Monster was one they did do that had some hard driving guitar work.Overall i think i had Monster and the one before it Automatic For The People but other than those two wasn't much of a fan.

by **S2M** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:47 pm

Now if we could only get Radiohead to retire, that would be something. I have no idea what that crap was on SNL last night. I thought I was watching the lovechild of Seth Green and Ashton Kutcher on an American Idol audition....TWO drummers?! REALLY?

by **Andrew** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:13 pm

S2M wrote:Now if we could only get Radiohead to retire, that would be something. I have no idea what that crap was on SNL last night. I thought I was watching the lovechild of Seth Green and Ashton Kutcher on an American Idol audition....TWO drummers?! REALLY?

And Coldplay. And Pearl Jam already...

by **Greg** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:07 am

I don't really expect fans on a melodic rock board to appreciate REM's music since it's not AOR stuff, and believe me, I'm not a huge fan myself. With that said, they did make some good music - I have a few favorites from their catalog. I think it's a classy move by REM.

by **swataz** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:02 am

S2M wrote:Now if we could only get Radiohead to retire, that would be something. I have no idea what that crap was on SNL last night. I thought I was watching the lovechild of Seth Green and Ashton Kutcher on an American Idol audition....TWO drummers?! REALLY?

That was truly AWFUL, whatever it was. It made me shut the TV off.

MR

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