A look (up to 2002) at the career of R.E.M., one of America's most successful and acclaimed bands.
This release is composed of two performances that the band made on the U.S. television show MTV Unplugged. Among the album's 33 tracks are 11 performances which were not aired on either broadcast.
In September 2011 R.E.M., the rock band from Athens, Georgia, decided to call it a day after 31 years. This collection from the BBC archives includes performances of Pretty Persuasion from the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1984, Orange Crush on Top of the Pops in 1989 and special acoustic versions of Losing My Religion and Half a World Away on The Late Show in 1991, along with performances on Later with Jools Holland and Parkinson. Also, vocalist Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills reflect on the band's ending.
R.E.M. returned to MTV Unplugged at TRL Studio at MTV Studios on May 21, 2001. The baroque pop set leaned heavily on tracks from the band's 12th studio album, Reveal.
TV-documentary chronicling the recording of R.E.M.'s 11th studio album "Up" and the subsequent 1998 tour.
A rare portrait of the band, focusing on the creative crisis faced by the group when drummer Bill Berry quits to become a farmer.
Documentary of the band R.E.M. writing and recording their 1996 album "New Adventures in Hi-Fi.
A behind-the-scenes documentary of R.E.M. as they prepare to embark on their 1995 Monster World Tour.
A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been associated with MTV throughout the years as well as celebrity interviews, animation and a look at MTV around the world.
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