Drawn From Still Waters Top 10 Albums for 2004
Number 2
R.E.M. – Around the Sun

Striking sound, striking lyrics, and a striking theme make this CD a real gem. It may not blow you away the first time you hear it, but it will grow on you. Each time I listened to it, I found that it became a little dearer to me. It contains Stipe’s best lyrics for years and holds together beautifully. From the opening of Leaving New York, to the closing Around the Sun, R.E.M. created a document that for me summarises the years 2001-2004. I'm looking forward to seeing the band as they tour Australia in March 2005. See the review posted earlier in the year.