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R.E.M.- Monster: 25th Anniversary Edition [2CD]

SKU: 888072111455
¥176.00
the album cover for R.E.M. - Monster: 25th Anniversary Edition [2CD]
the album cover for R.E.M. - Monster: 25th Anniversary Edition [2CD]

R.E.M.’s ninth album, Monster, was released at a time when the band were coming off the peak of their mainstream success, following Out of Time (1991) and Automatic For The People (1992). Coming from a long break in touring (the band famously didn’t tour with the two previous records), Monster represented an intentional shift in R.E.M.’s sound, a “return to rock” with guitar laden, simple arrangements. It was released to strong reviews and significant global success - reaching #1 on Billboard, and least 7 other countries. In 1995 the band promoted that album with their first concert tour since 1989 (although several band members suffered health problems). The album includes the singles; “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?,” “Crush with Eyeliner,” “Bang and Blame,” and “Strange Currencies.”

Commemorating the album’s 25th anniversary, original Producer Scott Litt re-approached R.E.M.’s “Monster” by remixing the entire album. The original 1995 version was dense in guitars and feedback with the vocals mixed within the sonic wall, but on this alternative version the guitars are pulled back and the vocals pushed forward to create a more open sound and showcase often-revealing lyrics.

The deluxe edition package also includes previously unreleased demos, a complete live performance, recorded from the Monster tour in Chicago on June 3, 1995, plus a Blu-ray disc which features the band’s tour documentary “Road Movie,” five original music videos, as well as the complete remastered Monster album in 5.1 surround sound and hi-resolution audio.

Tracklist:

  1. What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
  2. Crush With Eyeliner
  3. King Of Comedy
  4. I Don't Sleep, I Dream
  5. Star 69
  6. Strange Currencies
  7. Tongue
  8. Bang And Blame
  9. I Took Your Name
  10. Let Me In
  11. Circus Envy
  12. You
  13. What's The Frequency, Kenneth? (2019 Remix)
  14. Crush With Eyeliner (2019 Remix)
  15. King Of Comedy (2019 Remix)
  16. I Don't Sleep, I Dream (2019 Remix)
  17. Star 69 (2019 Remix)
  18. Strange Currencies (2019 Remix)
  19. Tongue (2019 Remix)
  20. Bang And Blame (2019 Remix)
  21. I Took Your Name (2019 Remix)
  22. Let Me In (2019 Remix)
  23. Circus Envy (2019 Remix)
  24. You (2019 Remix)

UPC > 888072111455

Format > New CD

Label > Craft Recordings

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R.E.M.- Monster: 25th Anniversary Edition [2CD]

SKU: 888072111455
¥176.00

Release Date: 11.01.2019

 
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R.E.M.’s ninth album, Monster, was released at a time when the band were coming off the peak of their mainstream success, following Out of Time (1991) and Automatic For The People (1992). Coming from a long break in touring (the band famously didn’t tour with the two previous records), Monster represented an intentional shift in R.E.M.’s sound, a “return to rock” with guitar laden, simple arrangements. It was released to strong reviews and significant global success - reaching #1 on Billboard, and least 7 other countries. In 1995 the band promoted that album with their first concert tour since 1989 (although several band members suffered health problems). The album includes the singles; “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?,” “Crush with Eyeliner,” “Bang and Blame,” and “Strange Currencies.”

Commemorating the album’s 25th anniversary, original Producer Scott Litt re-approached R.E.M.’s “Monster” by remixing the entire album. The original 1995 version was dense in guitars and feedback with the vocals mixed within the sonic wall, but on this alternative version the guitars are pulled back and the vocals pushed forward to create a more open sound and showcase often-revealing lyrics.

The deluxe edition package also includes previously unreleased demos, a complete live performance, recorded from the Monster tour in Chicago on June 3, 1995, plus a Blu-ray disc which features the band’s tour documentary “Road Movie,” five original music videos, as well as the complete remastered Monster album in 5.1 surround sound and hi-resolution audio.

Tracklist:

  1. What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
  2. Crush With Eyeliner
  3. King Of Comedy
  4. I Don't Sleep, I Dream
  5. Star 69
  6. Strange Currencies
  7. Tongue
  8. Bang And Blame
  9. I Took Your Name
  10. Let Me In
  11. Circus Envy
  12. You
  13. What's The Frequency, Kenneth? (2019 Remix)
  14. Crush With Eyeliner (2019 Remix)
  15. King Of Comedy (2019 Remix)
  16. I Don't Sleep, I Dream (2019 Remix)
  17. Star 69 (2019 Remix)
  18. Strange Currencies (2019 Remix)
  19. Tongue (2019 Remix)
  20. Bang And Blame (2019 Remix)
  21. I Took Your Name (2019 Remix)
  22. Let Me In (2019 Remix)
  23. Circus Envy (2019 Remix)
  24. You (2019 Remix)

UPC > 888072111455

Format > New CD

Label > Craft Recordings

Shop online at Darkside Records.

Follow us on Instagram.