Winston-Salem, NC -- I picked up the newest R.E.M. album last night, Accelerate, (after two unsuccessful attempts around Greensboro) in anticipation of tonight's show at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh.
The reviewers rated this one correctly; 4.5 out of 5 stars. The current radio hits, "Supernatural Superserious" and "Hollow Man" take the band back to its early 90's success. It wouldn't be a R.E.M. song if Mike Mills wasn't aaaahhhhhing in the background harmony.
I've researched the latest set lists to see what they've been playing in their live acts. "Man-Sized Wreath," "Houston," and "Horse to Water," in addition to the two current radio hits have all made the live cut. This 11 song album may be R.E.M.'s best since Monster.
I'll have a review of the show up sometime this week.
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