Re-Vinyl

S2 - Ep 8 - R.E.M. Reunite Live...and Shawn Was There - Our Fave Albums & Tracks

Shawn Farmer & Craig Vennes Season 2 Episode 8

On this special edition of Revinyl, Shawn shares his firsthand experience witnessing R.E.M.’s surprise reunion at the legendary 40 Watt Club—a night of unforgettable music featuring Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy & friends performing Fables of the Reconstruction in full.

🎤 Shawn’s Story: What it was like to see R.E.M. together again, the energy of the night, standout moments, and why this reunion was such a big deal for longtime fans.

💿 Craig’s Picks: His Top 5 R.E.M. Albums, diving into both their early IRS years and later Warner Bros catalog to break down the records that defined their legacy.

🎶 Shawn’s Picks: His Favorite R.E.M. Songs, splitting his selections between the IRS era (early days of raw jangle pop) and Warner Bros era (stadium-filling anthems)—because let’s face it, picking just a few was impossible!

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