Michael Arthur (@inklines) joins Jason to discuss R.E.M.'s 1996 album New Adventures in Hi-Fi. 

Did everyone grow up in a crappy time for pop music? Does anyone want to be someone's Easter Bunny? What is it about this band? About Michael Stipe? Is this record just too long or too same-y because it's so live? 

Jason and Michael discuss all these things, plus the creative process, how bands keep it fresh on their 10th album and beyond, and much more.

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