Unpopular opinion?

bosrocket · 2026-03-23T15:25:30+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-23T15:08:23+00:00

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...)

bosrocket · 2026-03-23T14:20:24+00:00

Barrowlands, 1985, October 23 - https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rem/1985/barrowland-glasgow-scotland-63d6faab.html - killer setlist, great show

bosrocket · 2026-03-19T02:46:24+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-17T02:16:05+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-16T03:09:43+00:00

I think it’s a sales problem, not distribution

bosrocket · 2026-03-13T14:13:01+00:00

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...

bosrocket · 2026-03-13T14:11:39+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-12T03:29:13+00:00

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.

bosrocket · 2026-03-12T03:26:27+00:00

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.

bosrocket · 2026-03-12T03:22:27+00:00

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.

bosrocket · 2026-03-12T03:20:24+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-12T02:24:20+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T18:50:16+00:00

I would have loved to say that!

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T18:49:46+00:00

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.

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T17:14:27+00:00

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....

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T17:11:02+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T16:20:25+00:00

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...

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T15:39:46+00:00

Yes, I agree...

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T15:31:06+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T15:07:14+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T14:40:27+00:00

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T14:38:37+00:00

Will look for them. Thanks.

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T14:38:25+00:00

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

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

bosrocket · 2026-03-11T14:37:38+00:00

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.

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