Love REM but haven't really given a listen to Chronic Town. Like you, my REM was early to mid 90s. Going to give this a listen thanks to your recommendation.
Its such a strange, murky, danceable, listenable, extraordinary EP. I think the only completely obvious influence isn't musical, its the South. Its just got something indefinably Southern about it. Those opening chords of Wolves, Lower. The artwork. Michaels voice, Mikes backing vocals and harmonies, the sparseness of the drums. Even the photo on the back. When I first bought it in about 1990 it felt like it came from another world, we didnt have streetview and TH-cam to get the feel of that scene. I was intoxicated by the Athens scene, the idea that these guys just walked the streets unhassled (up until about 1989). Those photos of Peter sitting on his porch a couple of years later. Of Michael in his scruffy suits and work boots on his stoop around the time of Document and Green. But Chronic Town was like this £100 note that was hidden under a pile of papers you found and couldn't believe. I think it might be the one I go back to the most.
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You kids have a strong Long Island vibe. Saw the REMmurs back in 1984. Chronic Town MurMur and Reckoning were rocking my world then and now.
Love REM but haven't really given a listen to Chronic Town. Like you, my REM was early to mid 90s. Going to give this a listen thanks to your recommendation.
Thanks for your insights on the album, I can’t wait to listen to it…
Yes! This is the one I voted for in your poll. REM and XTC are 2 of my all-time favorites, and you guys love those bands, too! You have great taste!!!
Its such a strange, murky, danceable, listenable, extraordinary EP. I think the only completely obvious influence isn't musical, its the South. Its just got something indefinably Southern about it. Those opening chords of Wolves, Lower. The artwork. Michaels voice, Mikes backing vocals and harmonies, the sparseness of the drums. Even the photo on the back. When I first bought it in about 1990 it felt like it came from another world, we didnt have streetview and TH-cam to get the feel of that scene. I was intoxicated by the Athens scene, the idea that these guys just walked the streets unhassled (up until about 1989). Those photos of Peter sitting on his porch a couple of years later. Of Michael in his scruffy suits and work boots on his stoop around the time of Document and Green. But Chronic Town was like this £100 note that was hidden under a pile of papers you found and couldn't believe.
I think it might be the one I go back to the most.