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R.E.M. - Accelerate

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Accelerate is the fourteenth studio album by R.E.M., released on April 1, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Jacknife Lee, the album marked a deliberate return to fast, guitar-driven rock after the more subdued and atmospheric sound of their previous album, Around the Sun (2004). The album was recorded in Vancouver and Dublin over a relatively brief period, resulting in a concise 34-minute running time.

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When was R.E.M.’s Accelerate released?

Accelerate was released on April 1, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. It was R.E.M.’s fourteenth studio album.

Why does Accelerate sound more guitar-driven than Around the Sun?

The band deliberately returned to a faster, harder rock approach after the more subdued Around the Sun. Producer Jacknife Lee helped shape the album’s direct, energetic sound.

Who produced Accelerate?

Jacknife Lee produced the album with R.E.M. The sessions involved recording work in locations including Dublin, Vancouver, and Athens, Georgia.

Which songs are central to Accelerate?

The album includes “Living Well Is the Best Revenge,” “Supernatural Superserious,” and “Man-Sized Wreath.” These tracks reflect the record’s return to sharper guitars and compact rock arrangements.

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