“Well, the gang is back together rehearsing for the Drink The Sea tour. We have been going over the first two albums and going through the third record which will be out October second. We start on Vashon Island on the thirtieth, and end in Prague at the end of October. See you there!” -Peter … Continued
Interscope-Capitol Records Definitive Sound Series (DSS) announces R.E.M.’s Reckoning as the newest release in its acclaimed premium audiophile vinyl series. Available September 18, the limited-edition all-analog 180g One Step pressing continues the series’ exploration of the band’s formative I.R.S. catalog following the sold-out DSS edition of Chronic Town/Murmur. The album is available now for Pre-Order. Mastered directly from the original analog master tapes, Reckoning reunites original … Continued
“It’s Monday. It is going to be over 100 degrees in Athens today, and I’m packing for a tour that will encompass nine time zones, three or four climates, and two seasons. I’m looking at my suitcase in horror wondering what to pack. The first Drink The Sea show is August 30th, stretching into November. … Continued
“This Friday August seventh, Drink The Sea will release the third single from our upcoming album. Called “Big Dirty”, the song is a pummeling rocker recorded in Joshua Tree. Onward and upward!” – Peter Buck Listen here. Barrett Martin adds: “We recorded the basic tracks for this bluesy burner in Joshua Tree, CA at Dave … Continued
Michael’s recitation of the Max Ehrmann poem “Desiderata” (with an instrumental track, “Hum,” written and produced by Michael and Andy LeMaster) is among the sound works featured in Joyfully Waiting 21. The recording includes additional vocals by Elizabeth Hatmaker. Have a listen here.
