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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Like you, I much prefer jangly R.E.M. to the brooding version. I know people love this song, but to me it just feels like a dirge. Objectively, it's good. Subjectively, I can't hit the "skip" button quick enough.

Speaking of skips, are we gonna talk about soap star Michael Damien's late 80s cover of "Rock On?" Lol. One of a handful of hits by daytime actors during this span. Without looking, I think it went to #1? What an odd era!

As for Sugar, I've been to a lot of shows, but Bob Mould (and this band) put on one of the best--and loudest-- I've ever been to. Loud as in, my ears were still ringing a couple of days later.

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Dan Pal's avatar

Interesting post! I didn't know that REM were that inspired by David Esexx's Rock On - a song I remember well when it was released in the 1970s. I can hear the connection though! Like you, I was a bigger fan of the group's previous album and singles.

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