R.E.M.

The indie-rock fall and rise of R.E.M.
Overheard on college radio: A home-coming of sorts for an old-school "alternative"
Not quite the end of the world as we know it
R.E.M.'s new career retrospective reminds you of the extraordinary cultural moment the band forged in the '80s -- and leaves you hungry for more.
Self-absorbed and silent
You'd think that a few thousand wealthy 20-somethings would have opinions on the looming war. Not in professional sports, though.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, May 15, 2001
The reeducation of Lauryn Hill
The hip-hop songstress says she wrote and produced her multiplatinum album. A lawsuit contends that's not the whole truth. Behind the case is a bigger question: What is a pop song, anyway?
Sharps & Flats
The label synonymous with "As Seen on TV" goes after indie rock. Oh, sweet, delicious irony.
"Man on the Moon"
Jim Carrey has the eyes down cold, but the rest of the Andy Kaufman story melts after a series of smeared details.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Monday, Dec. 13, 1999
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Dec. 10-12, 1999
What's the frequency, Michael?
Stipe and R.E.M. stand up in front of a new Museum of Radio & Television exhibit, where signature images meet impressionistic words.
Something blue
Tommy and Pammy to retie knot, drop pants; the Royal Philharmonic does R.E.M.; Gore scandal a snooze.
Letters to the Editor
Is Paglia wrong about Waco? Plus: R.E.M. on "Automatic" pilot; Luddite gamers should quit moaning and start playing.
"Up" down
Two years ago, R.E.M. lost a drummer -- and a little class.
Sharps & flats
Have Dr. Evil's corporate toadies stolen the "Austin Powers" soundtrack from Mike Myers?
Mark Eitzel
An interview with former American Music Club front man Mark Eitzel

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