Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) joins host Raina Douris

A little over 25 years ago, R.E.M. released New Adventures in Hi Fi. R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe looks back on what went into that record and shares stories behind some of the gems on the new extended version the band put out last year. Plus, Stipe talks about the music he is making now, as a solo artist.

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*The Police “Synchronicity ll” Synchronicity

R.E.M. “Departure” New Adventures in Hi-Fi

R.E.M. “Leave (Original)” New adventures in Hi-Fi

R.E.M. “Leave (Alternate Version)” New Adventures in Hi-Fi

R.E.M. “Electrolite” New Adventures in Hi-Fi

R.E.M. “E-Bow The Letter” New Adventures in Hi-Fi

Michael Stipe “Drive to the Ocean” Single

Patti Smith “Gloria” Horses

Wet Leg “Chaise Longue” Wet Leg

Iggy Pop “Lust For Life” Lust For Life

Hour Two
*Steve Forbert “Goin’ Down To Laurel” Alive On Arrival

Beach House “Superstar” Once Twice Melody

Fleetwood Mac “Emerald Eyes” Mystery To Me

Sharon Van Etten “Porta” Single

Modest Mouse “Dashboard” We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank

The Dip “Paddle To The Stars” Sticking With It

Etta James “Love And Happiness” The Right Time

Kathleen Edwards “I Make The Dough, You Get the Glory” Asking For Flowers

John Mayer “No Such Thing” Room For Squares

Neal Francis “Problems” In Plain Sight

R.E.M. “Superman” Lifes Rich Pageant

Band Of Horses “In Need Of Repair” Things Are Great

Prefab Sprout “Cars And Girls” From Langley Park To Memphis

Jade Bird “Headstart” Different Kinds of Light

*Optional Song