Music Capsule Review

R.E.M. (1999)

Man on the Moon (Warner Bros./Jersey)

More

Credits

Lead Performance: R.E.M.; Genre: Soundtracks/Cast Recordings

By Scott Schinder

The disc to the Andy Kaufman biopic features choice dialogue and kitschy ephemera, but the real draw is R.E.M., who offer an evocative instrumental score and two memorable songs: ''The Great Beyond'' and ''This Friendly World.'' The former, a new original, ranks with the band's most poignant ballads. The latter pays appropriate tribute to Kaufman's genius, with Michael Stipe trading vocals with an in-character Jim Carrey.

Posted Nov 26, 1999

More

Video Gallery R.E.M.: The Music Videos | Simon Vozick-Levinson
Music Review Accelerate | Chris Willman
Music News Tour merchandise means big bucks | Kristen Baldwin
South by Southwest SXSW Daily Mixtape: R.E.M., Stones Throw showcase | Whitney Pastorek, Simon Vozick-Levinson

Add Your Comments

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. You must have javascript enabled to submit a comment.