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R.E.M. - Life's Rich Pageant

R.E.M.
Life's Rich Pageant

For their fourth album, R.E.M., who previously bought their sonic murk in bulk, hired John Cougar Mellencamp's producer. "It's a great-sounding record, but I really hated [producer] Don Gehman at the time," lead singer Michael Stipe said years later about being pushed to be less willfully obscure. "It was like throwing a baby into ice-cold water and leaving it there."

If Lucite-clear sound wasn't kind to some of Stipe's lyrics -- "I believe in coyotes and time as an abstract" might have been better mumbled, for example -- it was a boon to most of them. The political message of "The Flowers of Guatemala" became available to anyone who took the time to listen, and the dense thicket of wordplay
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in "Begin the Begin" (the title itself was a pun on a Cole Porter song) was even better. Lifes Rich Pageant is the sound of R.E.M. stepping out of the corner into the spotlight, discovering that losing their indie-rock religion could make their music stronger.

Pageant was also the album on which bassist Mike Mills made his claim as one of the best backing vocalists in rock, with a plaintive tenor that blends perfectly with Stipe's. For the first time on record, Mills took lead vocals on a song (a cover of the obscure pop gem "Superman," originally by the Clique). Even better was his supporting role on "Fall on Me," the finest song in the R.E.M. canon. A lullaby of modern anxiety, it's flexible enough to serve as a potent metaphor for acid rain, nuclear warfare, satellite surveillance or any other modern phobia you choose. "Ask the sky, ask the sky/Don't fall on me," Stipe sings, his voice interlocking with Mills'. Whatever you fear most, the song says, it's as inevitable as gravity, and the only solace available is the beauty of a melody.

GAVIN EDWARDS
(RS 926, June, 18 2003)

R.E.M. Records and CDs:
Around The Sun Automatic For The People Best Of R.e.m. Daysleeper Dead Letter Office Document Drive E-bow The Letter		Eponymous Everybody Hurts Fables Of The Reconstruction Green In Time: Best Of R.e.m. 1988-2003 Lifes Rich Pageant Losing My Religion		Lotus Monster Murmur New Adventures In Hi-fi Out Of Time Reckoning Reveal		Shiny Happy People Singles Collected The One I Love Up

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		Artist		Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pageant [audio Cd]	Like New	CD	$7.54	LooneyGeeks	USA
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pageant [extra Tracks] [import] Year: 1993; Label: Emi Int'l	New	CD	$11.33	SSM Music	USA
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pageant [original Recording Reissued] Year: 1998; Label: Capitol; tracks: 1. Begin The Begin 3:27; 2. These Days 3:24; 3. Fall On Me 2...	Like New	CD	$11.66	SSM Music	USA
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pageant. 0 1986--inner Sleeve--spine Damaged 2" Ca, Irs, 5783	VG / VG+	LP	$3.00	RECORD KINGD	Canada
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pageant. Lp And Digitally Remastered Audiophile Cd. Professional Artwork, Track Listing, Cd Jewel Case Etc Special Order	New	LP+CDR	$47.95	Vinyl Revolu	USA
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pagement Brasil, Cbs, 144905, 1986	VG+ VG+	LP	$11.59	sebo do disc	Brasil
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pagement Brasil, Cbs, 144905, 1986	VG+	LP	$13.00	MUSICFROMBRA	Brazil
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pagent Lifes Rich Pagent Cd Canadian Pressing, 12 Tracks. I.r.s. Irsd-5783. Can	M	CD	$12.00	MusicManiacs	Canada
		R.e.m.		Lifes Rich Pagent Irs 0767325783-1. With Picture Sleeve	VG+/VG+	LP	$3.00	Beaver Hut	USA
		R.e.m.		Lifes Richest Pageant Rem Lifes Richest Pageant (original 1986 Us Record Club Issue 12-track Cd Album - Certainly An I...	New/Mint	Sticker	$21.40	eil / esprit	UK
		R.e.m.		Life’s Rich Pageant Sticker Damage On Back Of Cover Greece, Irs, Ilp 57064, 1986	VG++ , VG+	LP	$11.95	karmamusic	Greece
		R.e.m. (rem)		Lifes Rich Pageant (us Lp Promo Stamped Cover With Inner Sleeve) Us Lp Promo Stamped Cover With Inner Sleeve. Us, Irs, 5783	Vg/Nm	LP	$10.00	Dixon Music	USA
		Rem		Life & How To Live It Bandwagon, Crazy Us, L3317060		12"	$25.00	Recordsalien	USA
		Rem		Life And How To Live It (12 Inch Us) 3 Track Promo In Special Sleeve B/w Bandwagon And Crazy (l3317060) Pic Sleeve Us, Irs, 1985	EX/EX	12"	$34.40	Vinyl Tap	UK
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Dut 18-trk Import	NM/NM	CD	$6.57	CMS Music	UK
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Rem - Life's Rich Pageant Upc: 724349347823 Begin The Begin<li> Capitol, 1/27/1998	Brand New	CD	$7.65	BetamOnline	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Brand New From A Seller With A High Star Rating 01/27/1998	Brand New	CD	$8.48	EverCheap	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant	New	CD	$8.89	CDQuest	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Cap93478.2 new Copy/ Barcode: 724349347823 Releasedate: 01 27 1998 Style:rock Title: Life's Ric... Special Order		CD	$26.57	CDExpress	Netherl
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Japan Promo 1991 Issue Cd With Obi Cscs6083	m m	CD	$45.76	Tokyo Music	Japan
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Canada, Irs, Irs 5783	NM	LP	$5.40	Airpower	Canada
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Picture Sleeve / Gray Label Irs Irs-5783, R, 1986	M-	LP	$6.60	Krohn's Boul	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Album 12 Tracks Us, Irs5783		LP	$7.00	Recordsalien	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Arguably Their Best Lp Irs 5783 / 1986	NM / VG+	LP	$10.00	Musical Ener	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Usa, Irs, 5783, 1986	Good,vinyl	LP	$10.00	Really Rare	USA

		Artist		Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Irs	ex/ex	LP	$17.30	Acousticsoup	UK
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Rare Brazil, Epic 144905	NM NM	LP	$36.00	Latin Collec	Argenti
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant	VG+/VG+	LP	$86.17	F-seventies	France
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant Lp + Cdr Copy: Ex Ca Irs:irs5783: This Is An Excellent Lp That We Will Acquire Through Our N Special Order	NEW	LP+CDR	$53.95	cdBBQ	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant - Irs	VG+/VG+	LP	$130.41	F-seventies	France
		Rem		Life's Rich Pageant - Irs	VG+/VG+	LP	$152.00	Recsim	France
		Rem		Life's Rich Pagent Jap '93 Promo Inc. 6 Bonus Rare/remixed Tracks, Obi Tocp7269	m m	CD	$37.44	Tokyo Music	Japan
		Rem		Life's Rich Pagent Original Edition In Nm- Cond. I.r.s.		LP	$8.32	Wink Junior	USA
		Rem		Life's Rich Pagent Japan Promo Issue Lp With Insert And Obi (back Of Obi Has Tear) 28ap3240	m- m/m-	LP	$58.24	Tokyo Music	Japan
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Crc I.r.s. Irsd-5783		CD	$5.99	Musical Ener	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant N/a Irs, 713201 2 5, 1986	Ex/Ex	CD	$9.88	Kellys	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Brand New Irs, 077771320125	Mint	CD	$9.54	Mike Best	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Irs Years Vintage 1986 Issue With 6 Bonus Tracks 713012-5	EX/EX	CD	$11.37	redblob	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant 1986 Album Features "fall On Me" And "i Believe", Plus 6 Bonus Tracks. Last C...		CD	$11.51	Red Eye	Austral
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Canada, Irs, Irs 4783	VG+	LP	$6.43	Airpower	Canada
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Uk Irs Mirg1014 Long Deleted 1986	EX/EX	LP	$7.95	CDandVinyl	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Picture Inner Sleeve,includes Plastic Sleeve. Uk, Mca, Mirg1014, 1986	Vg++	LP	$8.24	Smeggy 67	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Irs Mirg 1014 Inc Inner, Spine Split At Top Otherwise Fine	Vg+/Ex	LP	$8.52	VinylnetUK	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Original 1986 Irs Release With Inner Sleeve. Irs, 5783	NM / NM	LP	$11.00	B-Bop	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Inner,vinyl Needs Clean Orig Usa, Irs, 1986	EV	LP	$11.37	Lost Chord	Scotlan
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Irs, Irs-5783	VG+/ NM	LP	$14.56	Allvinyl	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Irs	ex/ex	LP	$17.30	Acousticsoup	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Australian 12 Track Original Lp + Inner P/s (elps4550) Australian, Elps4550	M-/M-	LP	$17.79	Encore	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant 12 Track With Inner Sleeve Irs 5783 1986 Usa Pressing Ex Ex		LP	$23.06	VinylUK	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Japanese Promo W/ Obi & Insert Jp, Cbs/sony, 1986	ex+ ex+	LP	$29.23	Rockers	Germany

		Artist		Title	Condition	Format	Price USD [Change]	Seller	Location
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Can, Irs	EX	LP	$32.66	Asbury Park	Italy
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Crc; Arguably Their Best Irs 5783		Cassette	$5.99	Musical Ener	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Lp+custom Cd-in Stock-ships In 48 Hours! Irs, Irs-5783	NEW	LP+CDR	$41.60	Allvinyl	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Lp + Cdr Copy: Ex Ca Irs:irs4783: This Is An Excellent Lp That We Will Acquire Through Our N Special Order	NEW	LP+CDR	$54.95	cdBBQ	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant - Canada Irsbd-5783 label I.r.s./10 Tracks/1986 Ca	EX EX	CD	$13.80	MELOTOUNE	Canada
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant - Framed Original Advert Rem Lifes Rich Pageant - Framed Original Advert 42x34cm 23mm Black Wood Frame With White Mat Gl...		Poster	$32.93	Pushposters	UK
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant - Irs	VG+/VG+	LP	$279.30	F-seventies	France
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant - Uk Lp + Cdr Copy: Ex Uk 1986 12 Track With Inner (mirg1014) Irs: This Is An Excellent Lp That W Special Order	NEW	LP+CDR	$72.95	cdBBQ	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Woc Wos Irs 5783 e		LP	$10.00	Record Finde	USA
		Rem		Lifes Rich Pageant Woc Wos Lp And Digitally Remastered Audiophile Cd. Professional Artwork, Track Listing, Cd Jewel Case Etc Special Order	New	LP+CDR	$54.95	Vinyl Revolu	USA

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