This is what REM sound like, fantastic, unlike some of the new albums coming out from older artists where they comprimise there style to try and become popular, REM obviously knew that theres enough REM fans out there to buy them a gold statue of the mona lisa, this album is exactly as REM should be, simple drum beats, funky bass and great songs,

i have just one problem with the album, that being the mastering quality, it lacks a little with it obviously being loud mastered for MP3 players, though its not as bad as some ive heard before, it does detract a little from the overall experiance

But overall, a great album well worth buying, with what is a very beautifull and well designed booklet.

Return to form for R.E.M. a blazing urgent rock and roll album that kicks ass straight from the start.It starts with three great rockers Living Well's The Best Revenge,Man Sized Wreath and Supernatural Superserious all three are top notch.There is a great slower moodier track in Until The Day Is Done before things rock out again with the pulsating Horse To Water and final track I'm Gonna DJ the only track that i think is weak is Sing For The Submarine.Peter Buck's guitar work on this record is outstanding as are all the bands performances it as though they said "Let's get in the studio get it done and go home" proper rock and roll.

Accelerate sees REM return to writing really great, catchy, taut music, clocking just under 34 minutes, Accelerate is hands down for me one of REM's finest albums in years. Just about every song here is great to listen to, every track is accessible to the ears and this whole album is one you could play over and over.

My favourite tracks here include "Living well is the best revenge" Supernatural Superserious" "Until the day is done" "Mr Richards" but my favourite of the lot is "Man Sized Wreath" which is one of REM's catchiest songs in years and one of their best in a long time.

Overall Accelerate is REM at their very best, back making great music, after a few faltering steps on previous albums, this is what they should be about and the kind of music they should be making. If you haven't heard this yet, go and buy it now!!