Today is the official release day for COLLAPSE INTO NOW, R.E.M.’s 15th studio record which was produced by Jacknife Lee and the band with guest appearances by Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder, Peaches, Lenny Kaye, and Joel Gibb.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the listening party at the fabulous 40 Watt in Athens Monday night where lots of fun was had and numerous dollars were raised for some of our hardest-working and most essential local non-profits. Fans traveled all the way from Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland to hear the record, watch exclusive videos, and share in the festivities.
Here’s a press roundup which includes reviews and separate interviews with Mike MIlls and the multi-talented producer Jacknife Lee; we’ll be adding more reviews to the mix as we get them: