R.E.M. The Black Sessions Revealed

NEW VINYL LP ON UNIVERSAL 2026

180 GRAM VINYL LP (Pre-order now, out 20-11-26)

Released in 2001, Reveal marked a new chapter for R.E.M. The band's twelfth studio album—and second following Bill Berry's departure—embraced shimmering guitars, lush keyboards, electronic textures, and West Coast influences, expanding the group's sonic palette while retaining its signature songwriting.

Produced by longtime collaborator Pat McCarthy alongside the band, Reveal debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, reached No. 1 in the UK, Canada, Norway, and several other international markets, and earned Gold certification from the RIAA.

 Blending alternative rock with chamber pop, dream pop, psychedelic pop, electronic textures, and folk influences, Reveal occupies a distinct place within R.E.M.'s catalog. Its layered production and melodic songwriting reflect the band's continued musical evolution in the early 2000s.

 A commercially successful international release, Reveal remains a key entry in R.E.M.'s later catalog, combining one of the band's best-known 21st-century singles with a collection of songs that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Tracklist

Side A
Imitation Of Life
The Great Beyond
What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?
All The Way To Reno (You’re Gonna Be A Star)

Side B
Daysleeper
I’ve Been High
Electrolite
The Lifting
At My Most Beautiful

Side C
I’ll Take The Rain
The One I Love
She Just Wants To Be
Walk Unafraid

Side D
Losing My Religion
Man On The Moon
So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry)
Its the End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)