691. R.E.M. - new adventures in hi-fi

I have a pretty clear memory of buying this album and trying to make time to hear it. During the tour for Monster REM did indeed set out on a sonic adventure (and in my opinion are still on such trek) and the results weren't bad. Between Berry suffering a seizure and Stipe shaving his head the band found time to record an interesting disc of material. Where most bands would come up with b-side fodder, REM churned out some above average tunes, "e-bow the letter", "leave", "bittersweet me" and "electrolite" are all great.

7.4 out of 10