Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy are back on the road, and this time they're diving into Document. It's become a beautiful annual ritual: the Oscar-nominated actor and his indie rocker pal pick a classic IRS-era R.E.M. record and play it front to back for the faithful. They've already done it right.
Murmur in one year. Fables Of The Reconstruction the next. Lifes Rich Pageant after that. Now they're setting their sights on 2027, marking the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.'s 1987 breakout, the album that gave us "The One I Love" and the immortal "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)."
Here's the kicker: actual R.E.M. members have shown up before, turning these tribute nights into unofficial reunions. That's the moment fans chase.
Document is a killer choice. It's the sound of a college rock band ready to conquer everything, and hearing deep cuts like "Fireplace" live again should be a stunner.
Mark your calendars now.