Like B-52s, REM hail from Athens, Georgia.This ditty released before they'd even signed a recording contract is The Shape Of Things To Come. The melody is as 'The Archies' soundalike as you could get and the lyrics as obtuse as Stipe always was.
Liner notes on their Eponymous lp states Buck saying he prefers it to the Murmur version. Hmmmmm. It is about nothing in particular but nice sounds and a melody underscoring it. The title makes it seem important though.
"Calling out in transit......." okay Mr. Stipe, but don't forget the milk.
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Like B-52s, REM hail from Athens, Georgia.This ditty released before they'd even signed a recording contract is The Shape Of Things To Come. The melody is as 'The Archies' soundalike as you could get and the lyrics as obtuse as Stipe always was. Liner notes on their Eponymous lp states Buck saying he prefers it to the Murmur version. Hmmmmm. It is about nothing in particular but nice sounds and a melody underscoring it. The title makes it seem important though. "Calling out in transit......." okay Mr. Stipe, but don't forget the milk.