R.E.M. Marks 25th Anniversary with Remastered Reissue of Album 'Up'

25 years on, remastered release of R.E.M.'s radical departure album 'Up' offers a chance to reevaluate their unique sound, featuring a previously unreleased set from their guest appearance on "Party of Five."

• R.E.M.'s 11th album, 'Up,' is marking its 25th anniversary with a remastered reissue. The album, initially released in 1998, was seen as a 'radical departure' for the band, dividing fans and critics alike with its challenging and unique sound.
• The band aimed to create an album that reflected who they were as a trio, following drummer and co-founder Bill Berry's departure, instead of sticking to their previously established R.E.M. sound.
• 'Up' performed well commercially, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 and earning gold certification. Singles 'Daysleeper' and 'Lotus' also experienced success, ranking in the Top 20 and 31 on alternative and mainstream rock charts respectively.
• The remastered reissue includes the liner notes for the Craft Recordings anniversary reissue, in which journalist Josh Modell refers to 'Up' as 'the beautiful but misunderstood, complex but overlooked, difficult but incredibly rewarding red-headed stepchild of the R.E.M. catalog.'
• The reissue also features R.E.M.’s previously unreleased set from their guest appearance on the TV show 'Party of Five,' including iconic songs like 'Man on the Moon,' 'Losing My Religion,' and 'It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine).'

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