Speakin’ in tongues, it’s still worth a broken lip. R.E.M.’s Murmur turns twenty. (Via Looka.) Unlike the cover bands of today (The VU Strokes and Interpol/Joy Division immediately come to mind), these four Athens lads put out a first record (Chronic Town E.P. notwithstanding) that still sounds original and distinctive two decades later, and we’re still reaping the rewards. Up the stairs and to the landing…
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And here I thought I was the only one who liked “We Walk” best! 🙂
Actually, if we gotta go favorite, I’d probably say “Perfect Circle,” although “We Walk” would be right up there…oh, shoot. I like ’em all.
Just started my hangovery day with a perfect song – and we walk!