rem

[theleeroy55]

The band REM, wot does REM stand for

[4getmenot]

Rapid Eye Movement, often done while sleeping

[B00]

And that's exactly what REM make ya do, fall asleep- Gawd they're dreary!

[andy-hughes]

Rapid Eye Movement - the rapid movement of the eyeballs visible through the closed lids of a sleeping body occurs when the mind is dreaming.

Dreary BOO? Everything is relative - have you ever heard Coldplay?

[B00]

Yep I have andy, and agree, they are dreary too, though I have to admit to liking Fix You.

Ok, I'll rephrase my orginal post.... I find REM dreary.....that better? LOL

[4getmenot]

I love REM, they are brilliant live and anything from dreary. Everybody hurts is a bit depressing though.

[ScreaminTree]

In my humble opinion, REM were one of the best bands on the planet from 1981 ("Murmur") till 1992 ("Automatic..."). They are still great live, but I have to concur, on record I now find them "dreary", with the odd exception.

[NH]

Apparently on one of their albums (I think it's the B-side compilation Dead Letter Office) it's stated that it actually stands for Rapid Ear Movement. But they've never suggested this anywhere else.

They chose the name out of a dictionary, having originally been known as Twisted Kites. They also considered Cans of P!ss. Which is sure as hell a name to top charts with.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

music to contemplate suicide with,thats coldplay and rem

[brachiopod]

I once barred someone from my pub for playing REM on the jukebox......

*evil snigger* ;o)

[NH]

NORMANTHEDOG and Brachiopod have clearly never heard the Monster album then...

"Have you seen her come around? My crush with eyeliner..."

[brachiopod]

How do you arrive at that conclusion then?

Please explain your reasoning.