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Prove to me that REM aren't the biggest load of hype since Bruce Springsteen!!!

Why do you think hype has ANYTHING to do with REM's success? They are the example of success WITHOUT hype. Its about success by not selling out and by simply gaining new fans with each album and by touring constantly...

Trouser Press: R.E.M. didn't r

IBM could create a super computer just for this specific task and still not be able to do it.

But I gotta disagree on Springsteen. His image gets muddled by all the mainstream hype, especially around independent types like us. But if you can strip all

Hype is generated for many reasons. In the case of REM, I think hype was created out of a gradual process of more and more people being exposed to their undeniable talent. Their transition from being the darlings of college radio to the mainstream alterna

[quote][i]Originally posted by FreeWave[/i]
<br>Why do you think hype has ANYTHING to do with REM's success? They are the example of succe

I think REM (and Springsteen)probably never figured they would become mega-performers,however,they did. So is it their fault that the media "hyped" them? I do not think so.

Why is there always animosity towards artists that become successful? I can

Why should I bother to do that? Is your opinion of a band based on the amount of hype it gets? Would your opinion of *insert your favorite obscure artist here* change if they were all of a sudden hyped-to-death?

If you like REM's music, listen to it,

So like there was this band that I really liked and nobody ever heard of them except me of course? And then like they made a record and played some shows in front of like just me and my friends? So like my friends told their friends and they all went t

yeah, and like those posers the Clash totally were over-hyped when "Train in Vain" went top 40 in the US....they suck too...

I like Springsteen. Oh well. One of his best qualities is how he manages to sell tickets for his shows to completely cut away at the ticket scalpers[:)] Thumbs up for that.

I wouldn't call REM a load of hype. They bring it on themselves whenever Michael Stipe opens his mouth and says something inane in the press.

I have to agree with other posters. REM has been around a long time and they've worked their way to the top.

Not what one quote about what REM has actally given to the world of music outside ticket sales. Have they a readily identifiable individual sound? NO. Is there anything new in what they do? NO.
Really they just another band with just another song.
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[quote][i]Originally posted by golfer[/i]
<br>Not what one quote about what REM has actally given to the world of music outside ticket sale

[quote][i]Originally posted by golfer[/i]
<br>Not what one quote about what REM has actally given to the world of music outside ticket sale

Sorry, I just have to add once again:

Bryan Adams??? A big seller???

Golfer, no offense but I think you're trapped in 1988 or something. You could almost get away with your post back then but it seems really out of touch in 2005.