R.E.M. - Up (25th Anniversary Edition)

R.E.M. - Up (25th Anniversary Edition)

Label: Concord - 7242622 - 888072426221
Format: Vinyl, LP x 2
Country: UK
Released: 8th Dec 2023
Genre: Alternative / Modern
Style: Alternative / Modern

Description
Released in 1998, Up is the eleventh studio album from R.E.M. In the UK ‘UP’ is platinum certified and charted at #2 on release. The album, featuring the singles ""Daysleeper,” “Lotus,” “Suspicion” and “At My Most Beautiful,” draws inspiration from electronic music, using a wide range of tools to create a dreamy pop landscape that is reflective and moody. It was the band's first album without drummer Bill Berry, who retired from the group in October of 1997. This deluxe reissue celebrates the album’s 25th anniversary.   

“All these years later, it still has resonance... Up will always remain a strikingly gorgeous [album]” - Stereogum  

Tracklist

Side A

1. Airportman

2. Lotus

3. Suspicion



Side B

1. Hope

2. At My Most Beautiful

3. The Apologist

4. Sad Professor



Side C

1. You’re In The Air

2. Walk Unafraid

3. Why Not Smile

4. Daysleeper



Side D

1. Diminished

2. Parakeet

3. Falls To Climb