R.E.M. - Imitation Of Life

[Cerebro]

I recently listened listened to their 2003 Best Of... compilation for the first time in a while and recalled this little gem. It was the lead-off (and, as far as I know, only) single from their 2001 set Reveal and, by far, one of the poppiest singles they'd released in some time. Why pop refused to play it is anyone's guess (though, I think it made the top 15 on Hot AC). The song's, still, quite catchy (days later, and I can't get it out of my head).

[Pet Shop Boy]

I like it a lot, but prefer the followup "All The Way To Reno"

[halo19]

To answer the question about it being the only single from Reveal see ^. But I thought it was a pretty good song. It kind of reminds me of "Texarkana" although I much prefer that one to this.

[Arson]

Were there any radio releases after "All The Way To Reno"? I listened to this CD in a record store a few weeks ago, and remembered "Imitation Of Life", but was wondering about the other songs.

[Nick]

I believe "I'll Take The Rain" was a UK single.

[reception]

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[cartman2002]

Imitation Of Life reached #86 in 2001

[joker]

It's not great by their standards, but this is R.E.M. we're talking about... those are high standards. This one's good, I like it.

[Chato]

I love this song. Still listening to this a lot.