Originally scheduled for release on 08/25
Inspired by the anxiogenic socio-political landscape of George W. Bush’s America, R.E.M. adopted a dark and aggressive stance on 'Accelerate', their 14th studio album released in 2008.
Raw, visceral, and propelled by guitarist Peter Buck's radical riffs, Michael Stipe's urgent songs—including 'Man-Sized Wreath' and 'Hollow Man'—are among the most virulent in the Athens alt-rock band's discography.