Released in 1992, Automatic for the People stands among the most acclaimed albums of its era, a work of remarkable emotional depth, beauty, and restraint. Created at the height of their powers, R.E.M. abandoned the arena-sized rock of their previous recordings in favour of intimate textures, orchestral colours, and deeply reflective themes of memory, loss, and mortality. Bruce Springsteen called it “one of the most beautiful records ever made,” while Bono described it simply as a masterpiece.” More than three decades later, its songs — including Everybody Hurts, Man on the Moon, Drive and Nightswimming — retain an extraordinary power, confirming the album’s enduring status as one of the defining musical statements of its generation.
Now a six-piece group of accomplished musicians - including legendary guitar player Rex Goh - lovingly recreate this timeless classic for your listening pleasure - plus a powerhouse set of R.E.M. classic hits like: Losing My Religion, Shiny Happy People, Orange Crush and Radio Free Europe. A lovingly recreated R.E.M. classic album and hits show that is not to be missed.
Bruce Springsteen
“Automatic for the People is one of the most beautiful records ever made.”
(Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech, 2007)
Bono
“Automatic for the People is a masterpiece.”
Elton John
“Everybody Hurts is one of the greatest songs ever written.”
Producer Brian Eno
“It’s one of the great records.”
Michael Stipe
“We wanted to make something timeless.”
Musicians:
James Scott: vocal / guitar
Rex Goh: guitar
Tim Wedde: keyboards / vocal
Salvatore Wedde: guitar / vocal
Dave Molland: bass /vocal
Brad Kimber: drums
