S2 - Ep 8 - R.E.M. Reunite Live...and Shawn Was There - Our Fave Albums & Tracks

On this special edition of Revinyl, Shawn shares his firsthand experience witnessing R.E.M.’s surprise reunion at the legendary 40 Watt Club—a night of unforgettable music featuring Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy & friends performing Fables of the Reconstruction in full.

🎤 Shawn’s Story: What it was like to see R.E.M. together again, the energy of the night, standout moments, and why this reunion was such a big deal for longtime fans.

💿 Craig’s Picks: His Top 5 R.E.M. Albums, diving into both their early IRS years and later Warner Bros catalog to break down the records that defined their legacy.

🎶 Shawn’s Picks: His Favorite R.E.M. Songs, splitting his selections between the IRS era (early days of raw jangle pop) and Warner Bros era (stadium-filling anthems)—because let’s face it, picking just a few was impossible!

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