The Big Mates discuss naughty fishermen, floppy top half, Requiem for a Tuesday, and Green by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's sixth studio album, released in 1988. They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.

They touch on how the band handled their transition to a major label, started writing in new configurations, and learned how to play new instruments. They decode the album's artwork, define the moods of the record from bubblegum pop to experimental rock, and note the differences from the band's earlier work.

They also find time to discuss Eponymous, the American election, and the track sequencing on Green.

How many tracks are on the album? Does the label an artist is signed to change your perception of them? What an answer to what is music is? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out on Monday May 20th and will continue and conclude our analysis of Green.

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