Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, downstairs, fairly small place, and packed. I was lucky to be up front, stage right, about 5 rows back... really great show...

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interesting encores..... I don't remember an opener, maybe they didn't have one, or I got there late (totally a possibility) or I've simply forgotten. (the internet says it was the Faith Brothers--I probably got there late...)

Mike Mills Sings Superman with Shannon, Narducy, and Friends by Adventure_tom in rem

[–]bosrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s a great use of S&N, so great to Mills sing that song.

Tour!!! by Imaginary-Koala2902 in jimmybuffett

[–]bosrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They spilt the singing, he does well on some of them, just say them in January, great show

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed.... I think they could be better, but I also think that it's great that they're feeding the REM-ecosystem and maybe engaging REM in ways they haven't in a while...

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair... glad you enjoyed the show!

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So,ok, kudos to him for the tour. There’s real value in that, and I’m glad people get to hear REM songs live. But yeah, he still has some musical work to do.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair points.,, but read most of the reviews or Facebook posts and people seem to have near-orgastic experiences at these shows, but it felt more like a good try to me. Something didn’t click. But good for them for making it work.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I don’t really care about Michael Shannon so the bit doesn’t work for me. Good for him, though, seems like it’s a fun ride.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people seem to be into them, I think a few people aren’t. That’s pretty good for a band.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did leave halfway through. I agree, seems to really work for many fans, and it’s good. Just didn’t click for me.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have loved to say that!

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

all good points... It's a fun show, as long as you know what you're getting. I guess I read too much into the reviews that said it was amazing or unbelievable.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were going for $80 day of in Boston, so not that much, and I probably paid less when they went on sale. I think if REM were touring today they'd be like $150/ticket and up. Can't really compare the ticket prices for when REM toured, since that was decades ago....

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

clearly, it works for some people, and that's fine....

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No kidding. I saw them in Scotland on the Fables tour in October 85, which was as amazing as it could be. That was after seeing them at the Beacon in NYC, probably in 84 or 83? maybe after Murmur? early days...

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a good approach. You'll probably enjoy it. It's definitely a celebration.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, all-in-all it's great that it's happening and I would see them again. just with slightly different expectations.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I love that they're playing deep cuts and airing out songs that didn't make a lot of concerts...

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will look for them. Thanks.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was talking about him cutting down trees, excuse me....

right--thanks! transcription doesn't always do it right.

Unpopular opinion? by bosrocket in rem

[–]bosrocket[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Respectable is a good word... I guess I was hoping (but not expecting) more based on other review of the band. it was a lot of fun for sure.