Bang and Blame [Single][Import]

R.E.M.

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 10, 1995)
• Original Release Date: January 10, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Warner Bros UK
• ASIN: B000002M4V
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #358,958 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall, pretty darn nice, October 28, 2000

By	Brian Stuart (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As R.E.M. Maxi-Singles go, this is a tad disappointing. They usual produce great B-Sides, but for Monster, they opted for all live tracks of previously release material. A lot of jewels in them, but this CD is one of the lesser efforts.

"Bang and Blame" is a great rock song. At times, Stipe seems a little of his element, though. The verses are great, but the rocking chorus doesn't always come off as well as it probably could. Still, the great playing of Mills, Buck, and Berry are all excellent and produce a really strong track.

"Losing My Religion" is the first live track. Not much to be said. It's "Losing My Religion" live. It always sounds the same to me, and this is not the first time a live version of the song made its way into a B-Side. I think the band has just gotten into a groove for doing this song. Its always really good, but never great.

"Country Feedback" is a very nice inclusion, though. A fan favorite, its simple beauty comes across very well here. You can tell that Michael Stipe really enjoys singing this. A beautiful rendition.

"Begin the Begin" is another fan fav which closes out the single. The performance is good, although the recording left something to be desired. Still, it is a live recording, so you get about what you should expect.

Overall, I don't consider this album a must buy. If you like either "Country Feedback" or "Begin the Begin", though, you won't be disappointed by the versions you'll find here. Not a great single, but pretty darn nice.

4.0 out of 5 stars REM single, September 5, 2007

By	Jeffrey B. Sprague (florida, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I like REM, Ihave one of thier best of CDs , but it was missing one of my faverate songs , so I bought this CD , Iwas a bit disappointed that it had a live version of Losing My Religion on it instead of the recard version , but over all a must have for any one who dosen.t want to buy a whole CD or if youare a fan of the band.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Banging Song, May 17, 2001

By	Thomas Magnum (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

"Bang & Blame" is the best song from R.E.M.'s great Monster album. The song has a sinister sound to it with a pulsating bass line and a wicked guitar. Michael Stipe sings with a sneering drawl and it is just a tremendous track. The three live songs are also well worth it. "Losing My Religion" is solid, but "Country Feedback" is tremendous and the old Lifes Rich Pageant "Begin The Begin" is excellent.