R.E.M.
Accelerate
Ok, so not ALL bands making a comeback album are in it just because it's become trendy. I'm talking about the trend where every band that has been asleep the last 10 to 20 years is getting back together for a reunion. And yes, New Kids On The Block is one of them (No, I'm not joking). So everyone is coming out of retirement and headlining new tours and the merchandise is being pushed at high speed. The cynical side of me almost held me back from getting the new R.E.M album. After listening to a copy, I'm happy to say that Accelerate is one that'll wake up any dormant R.E.M. fan out there. On here, the veteran rockers sharpen their swords and put out a more aggressive sound than before. This is a much different sound than previous hits like Stand, Shiny Happy People, and Losing My Religion. Lead singer Michael Stipe's contributing vocals sound a little raspier here, which is understandable after years of singing. It's still his trademark voice though. As the title suggests, their style "accelerates" as they show that they are not to be counted out of the scene just yet. This album definitely goes down as one of the year's best so far.
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