Up

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studio album
First released:
Oct 27 1998

Overview Edit

Up is the 11th album by the American band R.E.M. It was the band's first album without original drummer Bill Berry, who left the group amicably in October 1997 to pursue his own interests. In his place, R.E.M. used session drummers or drum machines to fill the void.

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This particular version Edit

Record label:
Catalog number:
47112
Release dates:
  • Oct 27 1998 in United States

Genres

Alternative, Alternative Rock, Indie, Progressive Rock, Rock, Adult Alternative, Classic Rock. Vote on Genres

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5 stars A successful sonic experiment for true fans
When REM signed it's monumental $80 million contract, executives at Warner Brothers were probably hoping for more Losing My Religions and Man on the Moons for years to come. These songs were huge singles for the band but don't expect any hits off Up!

The first post Bill Berry album finds the (now) trio in an experimental mood. From the first hypnotic synthesizer tones of Airportman to the subdued ballad closer Falls to Climb, Up is a maudlin, slow paced effort. It also contains some of the most …
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3 stars Up shows new potential, but not consistently.
The best material from Up is truly a departure from REM's previous work. 'Suspicion' and 'Diminished', spare vibe-laden ballads, are delicate and subtle without being dull. Some songs ('The Apologist', 'Walk Unafraid') are effectively propelled by throbbing, intermittent instrumentation (guitars I think).

Up does suffer from a common malady of the CD age: lack of brevity. Only about 35-40 of the 65 minutes of Up is compelling. Some of the ambient songs are fragile and understated to the point of…
Written by Alan Koslowski

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Credits Edit

  1. engineer

    1. Ted Jensen [mastering]
  2. performer

    1. Barrett Martin [instrument]
    2. Joey Waronker [instrument]
    3. Michael Stipe [vocals and instrument]
    4. Mike Mills [vocals and instrument]
    5. Peter Buck [instrument]
    6. Scott McCaughey [instrument]
  1. producer

Other versions Edit

Up 14 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Warner Bros / Wea
catalog number: 47112
release dates: Oct 27 1998
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Up 14 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: 47112
release dates: Oct 27 1998
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