The Big Mates discuss bank holiday weekends, live albums, Danny Boyle, and New Adventures in Hi-Fi by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by continuing their analysis of the band's tenth studio album, released in 1996. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.

They pick up their discussion part way through the album, and they continue their track-by-track analysis, breaking down the inspirations, technicalities, and contexts of each song. They keep track of the shifting vibes of the album, figure out the recoridng processes that led to their distinct sound, and try to place it alongside another famous album from the 90s.

How do harmonicas work? How many things are on Lucas's list of things? Is this a list of things? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday September 9th and will conclude our analysis of New Adventures in Hi-Fi!

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The Big Mates discuss rodents, ticket prices, religious imagery, and New Adventures in Hi-Fi by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's tenth studio album, released in 1996. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.

They discuss how the novel writing and recording process affects the feel of the record, whether or not the record is a good length, and the various things the bands are pulling from in order to create the album.

They also touch on the themes and the artwork, exploring how they all weave into the album.

Which album comes after the 9th album? How did they follow up Monster? What is a truck stop? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday September 2nd and will continue our analysis of New Adventures in Hi-Fi.

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The Big Mates provide breezy and subcutaneous audio commentary for Road Movie by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the live concert film that documented the band's final shows of their 1995 world tour. They also dive into the tumultuous circumstances of the tour, the difficulties they faced, and how it affected the band.

Dig out those DVDs to watch along!
Or don't - the episode works fine either way!

Our next episode comes out Monday August 26th!

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