2 - Accelerate - R.E.M.

This is only the second time I've listened to this cd as it was only released this week.  But since it is R.E.M. I had to get it the day it came out.
Unlike the last few R.E.M. cds I didn't fall in love with the first single on first listen but I downloaded it off itunes a few weeks ago and it has really grown on me.

What can I say about this cd, R.E.M. have been a constant favourite of mine since 1994 and they have yet to disappoint me. Track 5 "houston" reminds me a little of Automatic for the People yet would sound completely out of place on that album.

Its too early for me to say how I'd rate Accelerate in amongst the R.E.M. albums of the past 20 years but I do like it a lot even after only a few listens.

Favourite track - to early to pick but either "man-sized wreath", "supernatural superserious" or "living well is the best revenge"
song most likely to be played loudly on repeat loudly in the car - "I'm gonna dj" or one of the 'favourites' I mentioned above
Song I'll probably skip - "sing for the submarine"

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release date - 1 April 2008