Review: Rock Hall of Famer showcases new supergroup at Bay Area concert
Peter Buck returned to his Berkeley birthplace with new band Drink the Sea, showcasing supergroup talent and delivering a powerful, lengthy two-hour-plus set.
Two friends lost, dozens of shows canceled, and three serious surgeries: How R.E.M. survived its toughest tour
R.E.M. shifted from introspective, slow-tempo albums to loud, glam-rock–influenced performances and a swaggering image during the 1994 Monster era and 1995 world tour.
Peter Buck's criticism of Around the Sun reflected the band's struggle post-Bill Berry, with lifeless tracks overshadowing some quality material, though gems still exist.