In November 1988, R.E.M. released a defining album that bridged the gap between pop and politics and rock and social commentary. 25 years on, GREEN still sounds important and invigorating. In it, we see a band near the height of its powers, turning out hits, deftly exploring new ground, and primed to be included, as critics would, among the best bands on the planet. Out now, the two-disc deluxe edition of GREEN celebrates the rise of R.E.M. with a newly remastered version of the original album and 21 tracks recorded live at the band's Greensboro, North Carolina, show on November 10, 1989.
GREEN: 25th Anniversary Edition is now available at Amazon, iTunes and your local record store. The digital version includes 26 tracks from the Greensboro show, including tracks from the exclusive Greensboro limited edition EP.
Want to see more GREEN-era R.E.M.? Check out performance clips from Tourfilm, a concert-film chronicling R.E.M.'s 1989 tour of North America at
http://youtube.com/remhq/
