[dfwgator]

Yup, forgot about REM. I loved their stuff during the 80s. Then Stipe got all self-important and with a couple of exceptions they sucked. That's another band I have a hard time listening to anymore, even the early good stuff, because of Stipe's in-your-face gaydom these days. The Smithereens were another good 80s band.

You sound like me, loved REM back in the 80s, then Stipe had to open his mouth. And the 'Reens, rule!

[KevinB]

And the 'Reens, rule!

Yeah, great band that never quite got the recognition they deserved. I've seen them live a handful of times and they always put on a great show. I have and still enjoy all of their albums. IMHO Especially for You is one of the best albums ever produced and "Behind the Wall of Sleep" and "Blood and Roses" are two of the best songs ever written.