Not only an appreciation of Monster, but an opportunity to set the record straight and to examine the album for what it is.

Let’s finally agree that R.E.M. is the Best Band Ever.

Not meant to replace the original but, rather, to present an abridged version that retains its spirit.

R.E.M. has gone easy on the repackages and rarities sets since the band’s 2011 dissolution.

As often as the band stumbled on Up, they did so in a noble pursuit to redefine themselves in the wake of drastic change.

If you are a music fan in Portland, you know Scott McCaughey.

Automatic for the People is a triumph of Americana.

"'Supergroup' is just lazy, ‘60s journalism. Cream was a supergroup. We’re people who know each other and do music."

Invitation is a solid rock ‘n’ roll record

Certainly one of the stranger R.E.M. albums.