Exclusive live-in-studio recordings that were never officially released in their entirety.
When R.E.M. signed a record-breaking contract with Warner Bros., the label issued numerous promotional CDs to radio stations. These included rare interview discs, acoustic radio sessions, and edited radio mixes that were never sold commercially. Blog spots served as the primary distribution network for these promotional oddities. The Modern Shift: From Blogs to Official Box Sets rem discography blogspot exclusive
Even if many original links have expired, the knowledge of what's out there is the first step. Happy listening, and happy hunting! acoustic radio sessions
This is arguably the most comprehensive "song-by-song" breakdown available on Blogspot. It features detailed transcriptions and deep dives into the band's entire catalog, from Chronic Town Collapse Into Now from Chronic Town Collapse Into Now