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IX
Electronic · 2002 · 10 tracks

IX

R.E.M.

A 2002 remix album of R.E.M.'s 'Reveal' tracks, 'r.e.m.IX' offers electronic re-interpretations, transforming alternative rock anthems into contemplative, downtempo soundscapes. Originally a free digi

2002 · Warner Music Group Germany

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Imagine R.E.M.'s introspective melodies stripped down and rebuilt in a digital dreamscape. This album takes the familiar warmth of 'Reveal' and bathes it in cool, late-night electronics, turning rock songs into atmospheric meditations. It's the sound of familiar voices echoing through a vast, empty hall, perfect for quiet contemplation or as a sophisticated backdrop to a pensive evening. A unique, experimental chapter for R.E.M. fans and electronic music enthusiasts alike.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
The Lifting (Now It's Overhead mix by Andy Lemaster)
4:42
02
The Lifting (Knowbody & Dahoud Darien for 12 Nations remix)
5:09
03
I'll Take the Rain (Jamie Candiloro remix)
6:13
04
She Just Wants to Be (Jamie Candiloro remix)
5:05
05
I've Been High (Matthew "Intended" Herber remix)
5:22
06
I've Been High (Knowbody & Dahoud Darien for 12 Nations remix)
3:55
07
I’ve Been High (Chef remix)
4:58
08
I've Been High (Her Space Holiday Marc Bianchi remix)
5:04
09
Beachball (Chef remix)
6:18
10
Summer Turns to High (Her Space Holiday Marc Bianchi remix)
4:28
Moments Worth Listening For
The way 'The Lifting' is re-envisioned, shifting from its original pop-rock feel to a more expansive, melancholic electronic soundscape.
The multiple versions of 'I've Been High' showcasing diverse electronic interpretations of the same core melody, highlighting the remixers' distinct approaches to rhythm and texture.
The subtle manipulation of Michael Stipe's vocals, often layered or filtered, transforming them from direct statements into ethereal, atmospheric elements within the new arrangements.
The overall sonic journey, where familiar R.E.M. melodies are submerged in new electronic textures, creating a sense of introspective detachment.
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 IX sound next to the rest of R.E.M.'s catalogue?

Sample Based+4.0σ

The production is built around sample based than this artist usually allows.

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