Onthefly 2011: 2011

Review of Mine Smells Like Honey:

The fans will not disappointed. The song will delight listeners, old and young. We find the irresistible sound that made their success. It is a great mix of classic pop and rock music that makes you want to hear more about their forthcoming album. Mine Smells Like Honey is a solid uptempo track. The vocal harmonies during the chorus between the singer Michael Stipe and Mike Mills (bass guitar) stand out perfectly. As usual, it is always well done. Peter Buck’s jangly guitar, a brilliant work, complete a music that shows us the return to the band’s roots.

A real bliss for our ears as one would expect from the band. It is obvious an upcoming hit single. Mine Smells Like Honey, Discoverer and It Happened Today definitely announce a totally different album from Accelerate. A success ? Sure. Spread the word.

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Music Review: R.E.M. – “Mine Smell Like Honey” single

Is the band back to their old jangling ways? This new single is encouraging for their new album COLLAPSE INTO NOW due out in March

It’s been some time since I’ve been excited by a new R.E.M. album. Both 2004’s AROUND THE SUN and 2008’s ACCELERATE promised greatness and a return to form, but were uneven, misshapen releases with few memorable moments.

With their disc COLLAPSE INTO NOW due out March 8, the band has released its first single from that disc “Mine Smell Like Honey” which just hit iTunes and other online retail outlets.

Damn, they’re back.

While I’m all for a band exploring new sounds and textures, it felt like the jangly pop roots the band became famous for, gave way to more softer textures over the years, so it’s refreshing that “Mine Smell Like Honey” finds the band at their jangly rock best.

This is a catchy, foot-tappin’ song, and is one of the best lead-off singles from the group since “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” from 1994’s MONSTER. And with other tracks of COLLAPSE already previewed, it’s clear this is going to be one of their great ones (fingers crossed).

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