Eponymous

by R.E.M.

Eponymous cover art

Released just as the band departed I.R.S. Records for major-label superstardom, 'Eponymous' provides a concise, alternative history of R.E.M.'s massively influential indie years. Rather than a standard greatest-hits package, the collection features several alternate vocal takes, different mixes, and the original Hib-Tone single version of 'Radio Free Europe'. It acts as a perfect, slightly skewed capstone to the era where they single-handedly defined the American college rock sound.

Genres

  • Jangle Pop
  • Alternative Rock

Tracklist

  1. Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single)
  2. Gardening At Night (Different Vocal Mix)
  3. Talk About The Passion
  4. So. Central Rain
  5. (Dont Go Back To) Rockville
  6. Cant Get There From Here
  7. Driver 8
  8. Romance
  9. Fall On Me
  10. The One I Love
  11. Finest Worksong (Mutual Drum Horn Mix)
  12. Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)