It’s been awhile since I’ve liked an REM album fully, perhaps dating back to 1996’s “New Adventures In Hi-Fi.” From an initial listen, their new LP, “Collapse Into Me” is definitely their best work in the last decade and a half. Give it a shot if you’ve ever liked them or even if their work has put you off the last 15 years.
Since the annoying Brightcove player doesn’t let you pick specific tracks, here’s the official live video for the single “Mine Smell Like Honey,” if you want just a taste:
Otherwise, Listen to the entire album right here:
Update: The embedded player got taken down, but you can stream the album on NPR here.