REM are due to return on March 31 with their 14th studio album, 'Accelerate'. The album was recorded partly in Vancouver, partly Dublin, where the Athens trio held a residency at the Olympia in May last year for a series of live rehearsals. Much of the material that was road-tested in Dublin has made it on to the album. A new producer was also brought on board for the sessions, Jacknife Lee.
At an apparent duration of just 36 minutes, 'Accelerate' looks like being a return to the pre-'Automatic For The People' REM, where their albums had this wonderful habit of breezing along swiftly. 2004's 'Around The Sun' seemed to limp to a conclusion. It looks like REM are ready to make a bit of noise again. I look forward to their return and their live shows later this year - they remain one of the finest live rock bands on the planet!
Here is a taster of what to possibly expect on 'Accelerate'. Recorded during their rehearsals in Dublin in May 2007, this is 'Horse To Water'. Sounds very 'Life's Rich Pageant' era REM to me. No bad thing!!
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