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2001-05-12: The Right to Bear Arms: Cologne, Germany
Rock · 2001 · 21 tracks

2001-05-12: The Right to Bear Arms: Cologne, Germany

R.E.M.

R.E.M.'s "The Right to Bear Arms: Cologne, Germany" captures the alternative rock legends in an energetic 2001 live performance. This unofficial release offers a raw, intimate glimpse into the band's

May 12, 2001 · Parachute Recording Company

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This isn't a pristine studio recording; it's the raw, breathing experience of R.E.M. live in Cologne, 2001. Imagine standing in the crowd, feeling the thrum of the bass, the shimmer of Peter Buck's iconic guitar, and Michael Stipe's voice, sometimes soaring, sometimes intimately crooning, cutting through the air. It's a time capsule of a band at the height of their powers, delivering hits and deeper cuts with an unpolished energy that only a live bootleg can truly capture. Own it to feel the collective spirit, the shared nostalgia, and the pure, unadulterated power of R.E.M. as they connected with their audience.

Tracklist · 21 Tracks
01
The Great Beyond
4:22
02
What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?
4:00
03
All the Way to Reno (You’re Gonna Be a Star)
4:28
04
Cuyahoga
5:04
05
Electrolite
4:26
06
I’ve Been High
3:59
07
Daysleeper
3:37
08
The Lifting
4:32
09
Find the River
4:25
10
Imitation of Life
4:09
11
I’ll Take the Rain
6:09
12
At My Most Beautiful
4:27
13
The One I Love
3:42
14
She Just Wants to Be
5:15
15
Walk Unafraid
5:09
16
Losing My Religion
4:22
17
Man on the Moon
5:03
18
DJ talks – Crowd cheers
1:07
19
South Central Rain
4:09
20
It’s the End of the World (As We Know It)
6:58
21
DJ talks
0:20
Moments Worth Listening For
The palpable roar of the Cologne crowd erupting as Michael Stipe introduces a beloved classic, signaling an immediate shift in energy.
Peter Buck's signature jangle guitar solo on a mid-tempo track, cutting through the live mix with clarity and melodic precision.
A moment of raw vocal vulnerability from Stipe during a ballad, where his voice cracks slightly, adding an unscripted emotional depth.
The collective, soaring harmonies from the band and audience during a well-known chorus, creating a powerful, unifying sound.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 2001-05-12: The Right to Bear Arms: Cologne, Germany sound next to the rest of R.E.M.'s catalogue?

Live Recording+1.7σ

The production is pushed notably harder into live recording than this artist usually allows.

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