While this is definitely not one of my favorite Vincent Moon Takeaway Shows, it's REM so I'm posting it. This video lacks the spontaneity and freedom and public feeling of his other videos that are what makes them special. Whether or not this is due to the level of REM's fame and ability to be in public are factors, their definite seasoned experience and coming of age as music television performing video artists and self-consciousness in front of a camera makes this video different. Stipe is performing, narrating to the camera. This is just another "music video." There are moments though when this falls away, there are mistakes, and realness, which is the point of the takeaway shows. And it's just great to see a great band who has been together for so long doing great work still having great fun.
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