r.e.m. - accelerate

description
accelerate is a high-energy, electrifying album by r.e.m., released in 2008. This vinyl edition captures the band at their most urgent and raw, marking a return to the driving rock sound that defined their early years. With a mix of powerful guitar riffs, dynamic rhythms, and michael stipe's distinctive vocals, accelerate is an album brimming with intensity and emotion.

Tracks like "supernatural superserious" and "man-sized wreath" showcase the band's ability to blend punk energy with their signature alternative rock style. The album's concise, no-frills approach contrasts with some of their more experimental work, focusing on direct, high-impact songs. The vinyl format enhances the album’s raw power, giving it a punchy, vibrant sound that will resonate with long-time fans and newcomers alike.

accelerate is a bold statement from r.e.m., capturing a sense of urgency and creative rejuvenation, and this vinyl release offers the perfect way to experience the album in all its analog glory.

information
upc: 888072426290
label: craft recordings – cr00550
format: album, vinyl, lp, stereo, reissue
speed: 33 1/3 rpm
released: aug 25, 2023
country: us
weight: heavy (180g)
vinyl quantity: 1
genre: rock
style: alternative rock
vinyl color: black

*product appearance may vary*

tracklist
side a:
living well is the best revenge
man's sized wreath
supernaturalsuperserious
hollow man
accelerate
until the day is done

side b:
mkultra
disarray
horse to water
i'm going to dj
can't get there from here
final straw

companies
phonographic copyright ℗ – r.e.m./athens l.l.c.  
copyright © – r.e.m./athens l.l.c.  
licensed to – craft recordings  
manufactured by – concord  
distributed by – concord  
published by – temporary music (2)  
published by – universal music publishing group  
recorded at – armoury studios  
recorded at – grouse lodge studios  
recorded at – seney-stovall chapel  
recorded at – olympia theatre  
recorded at – mike's music room  
mixed at – the garage  
mixed at – the hospital  
mastered at – alchemy soho  
mastered at – record technology incorporated – 41410  
lacquer cut at – cohearent audio  

credits
artwork [packaging] – chris bilheimer, michael stipe  
engineer – sam bell, tom mcfall  
engineer [assistant engineer (mix)] – simon wall  
engineer [assistant engineer @ armoury studios] – rob stefanson  
engineer [assistant engineer @ grouse lodge studios] – dani castelar  
engineer [mix engineer] – sam bell  
engineer [second assistant (mix)] – bethina beadman*  
engineer [second assistant @ armoury studios] – jarrod nestibo  
engineer [second assistant @ grouse lodge studios] – owen lewis  
lacquer cut by – mcl*  
legal [advisor] – bertis downs*  
management [office] – amy hairston, chris bilheimer, david bell (21), kevin o'neil (3), mercer brockenbrough davis, sarah petit frierson  
mastered by – john davis (4)  
mixed by – jacknife lee  
musician [additional musicians] – scott mccaughey, bill rieflin*  
producer – jacknife lee, r.e.m.  
songwriter – stipe*, mills*, buck*  
technician [assistant @ seney-stovall chapel] – brannen miles  
technician [technical assistance @ seney-stovall chapel] – jacqueline burton  
technician [technical assistance] – bob whittaker, dewitt burton