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R.E.M. — Country Feedback (live)
Album: Bridge School Concerts
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Released: 2011
Length: 4:12
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This flower is scorched, this film is on
On a maddening loop, these clothes
These clothes don't fit us right
I'm to blame
It's all the same
It's all the same

You come to me with a bone in your hand
You come to me with your hair curled tight
You come to me with positions

You come to me with excuses
Ducked out in a row
You wear me out
You wear me out

We've been through fake-a-breakdown
Self-hurt, plastics, collections
Self-help, self-pain
EST, psychics, fuck all

I was central, I had control
I lost my head
I need this, I need this

A paperweight, junk garage
Wedding ring, a honey pot
Crazy, all the lovers have been tagged

A hotline, a wanted ad
It's crazy what you could've had

It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this

It's crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
I need it, I need this

It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I, I need this

It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this

It's crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this

Crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
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I like the studio version too, but this is better! 
Posted 1 year ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


All this nagging about "classic" R.E.M. being the best and how they seemed to do all wrong after that, it's  like old people telling you about the early days when things were much better.

It's boring.



Fully agree to you statements about R.E.M.
But the old people might be right.
Posted 1 year ago by longliverp    [ Reply ]
Skip.
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Little too repetitive for me. 
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 mamahoneymeow wrote:

This song utterly wrecks me in the best possible way. No words to describe it. <3



Yep - couldn't have said it any better.
Posted 2 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:

One of the best bands of the 90's if not *the* best.



They were very good in the 90s, but I would say they were even better in the 80s.
Posted 2 years ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:

One of the best bands of the 90's if not *the* best.



I would posit one of the best American bands *EVER*!
Posted 2 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
I still have the shirt from this show.  I miss the Bridge School concerts deeply.  Thank you Neil and Pegi for all the great memories.
Edit: Neil Young following this in the playlist was a nice touch!
Posted 2 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Just wow, innit
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 MattRudely wrote:

Somebody please rescue that goat from the well.

A rank amateur (kid?) compared to Roger Chapman!

Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
SHUT.UP.!
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Daveteauk wrote:

Are/is REM a stock holder of RP? I ask as they are on here WAAAAAAAAAYY too often. R.E.M, one of THE most overrated bands on Earth, IMO.



The definition of an overrated band is one that most people like but you don't.  Take a look at the ratings and you'll see why REM gets so much play.  The haters have to complain, but the ratings tell the true story.
Posted 3 years ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
Are/is REM a stock holder of RP? I ask as they are on here WAAAAAAAAAYY too often. R.E.M, one of THE most overrated bands on Earth, IMO.
Posted 3 years ago by Daveteauk    [ Reply ]
Somebody please rescue that goat from the well.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 tomperth1 wrote:
The greatest of all REM songs - and that is really saying something.
 
I don't know, Nights Swimming.  Just saying.
Posted 3 years ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
I dearly miss REM. :(
Posted 3 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
There is an appropriate amount of rage in this song. Comes through extra strong in this live performance. Wroth a +1 on the rating from me. 
Posted 3 years ago by PhoenixArtDj    [ Reply ]
The greatest of all REM songs - and that is really saying something.
Posted 4 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
One of the best bands of the 90's if not *the* best.
 
And one of the best from the 1980's, too!
Posted 4 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:

Except that, to me, this isn't classic REM. If it wasn't IRS label, it's crrrrap.

 
 

All this nagging about "classic" R.E.M. being the best and how they seemed to do all wrong after that, it's  like old people telling you about the early days when things were much better.

It's boring.

Posted 4 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
One of the best bands of the 90's if not *the* best.
 
Add in "the late 80s" as well, and I will subscribe to your newsletter. 
Posted 4 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
R.I.P. Bridge School Concerts. 
Last week I realized my 2007 shirt is in surprisingly good condition; I wore it last weekend.
Posted 4 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
R.E.M. may hold the record for most RP plays to lowest "overplayed/rated" song comments.  I find I like a lot of their songs (i.e. 7's) yet I don't know if I KNOW the songs well....this one for instance, I didn't know he said "fuck all" at all until today....so my 7 is now an 8...Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 mamahoneymeow wrote:
This song utterly wrecks me in the best possible way. No words to describe it. <3
 
Yes. It tears at something deep inside. Haunting. Amazing.
Posted 5 years ago by ruthyc    [ Reply ]
Wow...
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
One of the best bands of the 90's if not *the* best.
Posted 5 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
We judge music but is there a true music judge? Some songs are rated by ones mood. We have all rated the same song differently at different times because of what we are feeling and thinking at that time. Some songs will be your best no matter what.The songs that trigger goosebumps.Good sad songs should reflect somber feelings and upbeat happy songs will uplift ones soul and put a jag in your step.
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:

Except that, to me, this isn't classic REM. If it wasn't IRS label, it's crrrrap.

 

 

Related image
Posted 6 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
The Bridge School Benefit Concerts were always a great experience and a Bay Area tradition since I was a child.  Sadly last year they didn't have one, and it seems like it won't be happening anymore.  I think I still have the t-shirt from this year somewhere.  So many great memories!
I was introduced to the annual concert by my parents, and the last few years I was able to get some backstage passes through some connections, and brought my mother.  I managed to get photos of my mother with Neil Young and Dave Matthews and it was great to give her that "VIP" experience as thanks for introducing me to great music.
Posted 6 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
This band and songs like this broke the ground for a lot of the Indie music I like now.
Posted 6 years ago by bigbull224    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
I can't imagine why I marked this as a 6. Clearly a 9. Maybe I didn't like the live version or something.

Love classic R.E.M.  Sue me.

 
Except that, to me, this isn't classic REM. If it wasn't IRS label, it's crrrrap.

 
Posted 7 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
I can't imagine why I marked this as a 6. Clearly a 9. Maybe I didn't like the live version or something.

Love classic R.E.M.  Sue me.

 
I'll contact my laywer.
Posted 9 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
I can't imagine why I marked this as a 6. Clearly a 9. Maybe I didn't like the live version or something.

Love classic R.E.M.  Sue me.
Posted 9 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
This song utterly wrecks me in the best possible way. No words to describe it. <3
Posted 9 years ago by mamahoneymeow    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
I'd like to know how a song that was from an album that was released in 1991 is on a live album that according to this page was released in 1984.  Out of Time to be sure!

 
Spooky!  I think this live, compilation album was released in 2011.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 99 wrote:
I burned out on REM serveral years back. Thanks for reminding me why I liked REM in the first place.  

 
funny comment! Feel kinda same!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 srose96 wrote:
Everybody loves YOU romeotuma!

romeotuma wrote:


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 
 
 
Thank you very much!  This is the new me...

I hope you are having a very nice time right this minute...  love this song...  love you, too!


Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I was at this show at Shoreline Amphitheater. Haven't missed a show since '98. REM put on a great show that night! Long live the Bridge School....Long live Uncle Bernard Shakey!
Posted 11 years ago by drfeeleygood    [ Reply ]
I'd like to know how a song that was from an album that was released in 1991 is on a live album that according to this page was released in 1984.  Out of Time to be sure!
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Did he just say, "psychics...fuck off"? I bet they never saw that coming!
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
LIFE
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Everybody loves YOU romeotuma!

romeotuma wrote:


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 
 


Posted 12 years ago by srose96    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
makes me sad. but i love this song.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Almost never hear this song, thanks RP.  When REM is on they really hit a home run.
Posted 12 years ago by Nala    [ Reply ]
1984, huh? {#Doh}
Posted 12 years ago by RKeaton    [ Reply ]
Perfect.
Posted 12 years ago by AndreasCarnesten    [ Reply ]
1984?  No sir.  {#No}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
He whines and brays like a goat.
 
Exactly.
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This could be the anthem to my first marriage, sadly, but it hits all the right notes and pushes all the right buttons. I can understand people not liking it. It's not a nice song. But it's damn good.
Posted 13 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
I need this.... song to end.
Posted 13 years ago by malvey254    [ Reply ]
I burned out on REM serveral years back. Thanks for reminding me why I liked REM in the first place.  
Posted 14 years ago by 99    [ Reply ]
Yes, this was the guy Richard Shindell reminded me of, though Richards seems less quirky.
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
He whines and brays like a goat.
 
ok, that has just ruined this song for me forever. and maybe even other REM tunes. but on the bright side, it made me laugh out loud. {#Silenced}


Posted 14 years ago by jarrudy    [ Reply ]
Great...
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
I prefer the Iron Maiden version.
Posted 14 years ago by Trey    [ Reply ]
Shut up, Stipe.
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
He whines and brays like a goat.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
I've heard better live versions of this tune, but it's always great.
Posted 14 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Quite possibly my favourite song ever!  Just had to grab my guitar and play along.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 dctrpunda wrote:
i would rather hear a Scorpions ballad any day, which is to say, REM ballads are so painfully bad even a Scorpion's ballad works better

still loving you!!!

 

{#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Yuk poo!!!!!{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
jwb wrote:
Also one of the few songs that Stipe actually bothers to sing.

Yep. Playing this with our own little band, we just can't stop.

Posted 16 years ago by TanteJensen    [ Reply ]
 Kittee wrote:
This song evokes strong memories from my youth.. I do like the album version way better but hey this gets a 10 anyways.
 
exactly

Posted 16 years ago by simon_kogoj    [ Reply ]
This song evokes strong memories from my youth.. I do like the album version way better but hey this gets a 10 anyways.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
i would rather hear a Scorpions ballad any day, which is to say, REM ballads are so painfully bad even a Scorpion's ballad works better

still loving you!!!

Posted 16 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
This isn't a bad live version, but I think I like the album version better. Excellent song, this version just isn't as compelling as the album version.
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
I don't know if this is the same live version I've heard or not, but if it is, it's on a CD called "Got Live (If You Want It)". It was a various artist CD that came out in the late 90's that featured live songs by Athens, GA / Atlanta artists (REM, Josh Joplin, Kevn Kinney from Drivin N Cryin, Shawn Mullins, Five-Eight, etc.). Here's a link to the CD on Amazon.com - (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
somehow REM, Pearl Jam and Counting Crows end up in the pile of really good bands that I cannot stand...but I always recognize their music
Posted 16 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
petercroob wrote:
Incredible song, Incredible band, awesome recording, why does the scale not go to 11?
Yes, what he said...twice.
Posted 16 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
Haunting music from a relatively weak album. Still love this one after many years. Also one of the few songs that Stipe actually bothers to sing.
Posted 16 years ago by jwb    [ Reply ]
kylemichael wrote:
One of my favorite REM songs but the version on their perfect square album is infinitely better.
Absoutely, great performance.
Posted 16 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan,think I only have one CD from R E M,but this was live= instant 8 or 9....hmm #9.
Posted 16 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
I'm glad to see all of you shallow little creeps are still chiming in on R.E.M.
Posted 16 years ago by MonkeyPod    [ Reply ]
whining and moaning in minor key.... not my fave kind of singing. So annoyingly depressing. I could have had a coffee break during this one.....
Posted 16 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
sadsack wrote:
F*ck me
Are you hot?
Posted 16 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Moved me this morning. Most REM don't. 8.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
F*ck yes.
F*ck me
Posted 17 years ago by sadsack    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
I COULD NEVER QUITE DECIDE WHAT MY FAVORITE SONG IS FROM OUT OF TIME. THIS MIGHT BE IT. I PREFER THE RECORDED VERSION THOUGH.
Completely agreed on both counts.
Posted 17 years ago by pmnixa    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite REM songs but the version on their perfect square album is infinitely better.
Posted 17 years ago by kylemichael    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Just another reason why this song and all of the music on Out of Time (with the possible exception of Losing my Religion) is really a piss poor pop crap effort from arguably one of the best bands of the 80s/90s. I love Mike's voice and his absurd lyrics but this song really, really sucks bad. I don't need this.
Well...one of the best bands of the 80s in any case.
Posted 17 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
Did he just say "f*ck off"?
F*ck yes.
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Bugger REM they're replacing chocolate as the drug of choice
Posted 17 years ago by Arianrhod    [ Reply ]
Did he just say "f*ck off"?
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Incredible song, Incredible band, awesome recording, why does the scale not go to 11?
Posted 17 years ago by petercroob    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Just another reason why this song and all of the music on Out of Time (with the possible exception of Losing my Religion) is really a piss poor pop crap effort from arguably one of the best bands of the 80s/90s. I love Mike's voice and his absurd lyrics but this song really, really sucks bad. I don't need this.
I COULD NEVER QUITE DECIDE WHAT MY FAVORITE SONG IS FROM OUT OF TIME. THIS MIGHT BE IT. I PREFER THE RECORDED VERSION THOUGH.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
teeyodi wrote:
Loved the original...this live version is just as sweet!
... S_w_e_e_t_!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
You come to meeeee with a mutton bone in your hand You come to meeeee with your wool curled tight Bawwwww Bawwwwwww
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Just another reason why this song and all of the music on Out of Time (with the possible exception of Losing my Religion) is really a piss poor pop crap effort from arguably one of the best bands of the 80s/90s. I love Mike's voice and his absurd lyrics but this song really, really sucks bad. I don't need this.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Anyone who thinks REM hasn't changed or that all their songs sound alike hasn't heard all of their songs. Likewise the criticisms of Stipe's voice don't hold water if you've ever heard him sing Amazing Grace a capella while sitting on the edge of a stage. The guy CAN sing.
Posted 17 years ago by volnomad    [ Reply ]
Do I have this right? "It's crazy what you could have had".
Posted 17 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
This must be one of the biggest wanker, whiner, monotonous, neverchanging, tedious bands ever.
Must be?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
gets me every time
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
A brilliant Stipe slice of life:

"We've been through fake-a-breakdown
Self hurt
Plastics, collections
Self help, self pain,
EST, psychics, fuck all"

definitely a goosebump moment . . .

Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
This must be one of the biggest wanker, whiner, monotonous, neverchanging, tedious bands ever. My god. Have I used all the applicable adjectives yet. Blech! They should have faded away around 94 and done the world a favour.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
walk wrote:
Amazon album link I think it's the same version, anyway.
Not the same version, the version on that set includes a few lines of spoken word at the beginning, and a rather nice solo by PB at the end.
Posted 17 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
guru10 wrote:
I lost my Pet? Its crasy but I need this? Why have I alwys found this guy a prat? A prize prat at that.
Dear Lord - "I lost my HEAD" not my PET. Couldn't you have at least been one of the lemmings complaining about his voice instead of embarassing yourself like this? It's too late now. Oh, and this song kicks ass. Deal. TJ
Posted 17 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
Oh, man, the associations with this one. (Well, with the studio version--but this is great.)
Posted 17 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Loved the original...this live version is just as sweet!
Posted 17 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
andersja wrote:
What album is this Live version on ??
Amazon album link I think it's the same version, anyway.
Posted 18 years ago by walk    [ Reply ]
go_ski_mully wrote:
Nice version that I have never heard before, diggin' it big time! ...but I will be careful of the advice given below and stay away from sharp objects.
This is on the B-side (2nd disc) of "In Time: The Best of REM 1988-2003". Perfect: 9+
Posted 18 years ago by walk    [ Reply ]
I lost my Pet? Its crasy but I need this? Why have I alwys found this guy a prat? A prize prat at that.
Posted 18 years ago by guru10    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
bah bah michael stipe, have you any wool?
No, but I have this cow... (no sheep emoticons, unfortunately)
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Nice version that I have never heard before, diggin' it big time! ...but I will be careful of the advice given below and stay away from sharp objects.
Posted 18 years ago by go_ski_mully    [ Reply ]
Love this. Simple and powerful.
Posted 18 years ago by splendy    [ Reply ]
for me this were the album that made me know REM for the first time....
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
flyfree wrote:
I like REM, but have always thought this a bit plodding. And Stipe singing "I neeeeeed this" grates on me by the end. Not the best on this album by any means.
Disagree. This was a favorite late night long road trip CD (Out of Time), the whole CD yes, but the intensity and haunting feel of this one song always shot my pulse rate up, kept me awake for many more miles.
Posted 18 years ago by rjs    [ Reply ]
flyfree wrote:
I like REM, but have always thought this a bit plodding. And Stipe singing "I neeeeeed this" grates on me by the end. Not the best on this album by any means.
agreed
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
bah bah michael stipe, have you any wool?
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by 67nj    [ Reply ]
Damn! I don't think I've ever heard this. What a haunting tune. Pierces the soul.
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Give us this hour our daily slit-our-veins set...
Posted 18 years ago by rumplestiltskin    [ Reply ]
flyfree wrote:
I like REM, but have always thought this a bit plodding. And Stipe singing "I neeeeeed this" grates on me by the end. Not the best on this album by any means.
What album is this Live version on ??
Posted 18 years ago by andersja    [ Reply ]
One of the all time best REM songs, IMO. I've never heard this live version- I like it! Such excellent songwriting
Posted 18 years ago by sasa1170    [ Reply ]
Is it crazy? What I could have had?
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Duluoz wrote:
I absolutely hate the REM sound. I don't know what it is...Is it Stipes voice?... the way every REM song sounds the same?... I don't know!!!!!! Bill make it stopppp pleaseeee! I beg!
Wow, I can't believe anyone could think this , 'swan swan hummingbird', 'finest worksong', 'rembering california', and 'secret agent man' (just for examples) all sound the same!
Posted 18 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
Great version of an outstanding song.
Posted 18 years ago by flipchurn    [ Reply ]
I like REM, but have always thought this a bit plodding. And Stipe singing "I neeeeeed this" grates on me by the end. Not the best on this album by any means.
Posted 18 years ago by flyfree    [ Reply ]