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R.E.M. Live

Name: R.E.M. Live
Released: 2007-10-16
Duration: 105 min

2007

Movie

105 min

English

R.E.M. Live is a live album from R.E.M., recorded at the Point Theatre, Dublin, on February 26 and 27, 2005, the closing nights of the winter European leg of the Around the World Tour in support of their thirteenth studio album Around the Sun released in late 2004. It was released in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2007 and in the United States a day later as a two-Compact Disc audio set and a DVD, then released in February 2008 as a triple vinyl set. The performance was filmed by Blue Leach the same director of Depeche Mode DVD "Touring the Angel: Live in Milan". R.E.M. Live features rare performances of "I Took Your Name" from 1994's Monster and "Ascent of Man" from Around The Sun as well as the previously unreleased "I'm Gonna DJ." A studio version of that song would later appear on the band's 2008 effort, Accelerate. On September 26, 2007, the band launched R.E.M. Live Zine to solicit reviews from fans and promote the album.

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IMDb7.5/10

Director: R.E.M.•Genres: Concert Film, Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This concert film captures R.E.M. performing live in Athens, Georgia, showcasing their extensive catalog of hits and fan favorites. It offers an intimate look at the band's dynamic stage presence and musical prowess. The film includes performances from various eras, highlighting their evolution as artists. It serves as a testament to their enduring legacy in alternative rock.

Critical Reception

R.E.M. Live was met with positive reception from critics and fans alike, lauded for its authentic portrayal of the band's live energy and musical depth. Reviewers praised the selection of songs and the quality of the performances, celebrating it as a fitting document of a legendary band.

What Reviewers Say

Captures the raw energy and musicality of R.E.M.'s live performances.
A comprehensive and satisfying retrospective of the band's career highlights.
Praised for its excellent sound quality and intimate portrayal of the band.

Google audience: Audience feedback generally highlights the film's excellent live sound and the band's engaging performance. Many viewers appreciated the mix of classic hits and deeper cuts, finding it a nostalgic and powerful representation of R.E.M. live.