About Nicholas Pemberton Expertise I have been an R.E.M. fan for at least 7 years now. I have all their LPs, over 30 singles, 7 videos, and 5 books, so I am sure that I can answer any question related to the music of REM itself. I also am sort of familiar with REM band bios, so I most likely can answer any question about a band member.
Experience I am very familiar with the work of R.E.M. I have read several books and articles about them. I also frequent the different music news sites to get up to date information on what they are working on. I have been an expert on expertcentral.com, and have successfully answered every question asked of me.
Organizations I am a member of the R.E.M. fanclub. I am also on a really good R.E.M. list group. I was also an expert on expertcentral.com.
Publications No where.
Education/Credentials Some college.
Awards and Honors American Legion Award in eighth grade, but that has nothing to do with R.E.M.
Expert: Nicholas Pemberton Date: 4/23/2003 Subject: best of
Question i hve recently tried to put together a rem "best of" tape for my brother (who is currently in hospital). However, being a stranger to thier music, i was clueless as to what tracks to include. I was hoping u could suggest your own "best of" for my perusal?!?
Answer This is actually a tough one because it is all really good music and my favorites are not necessarily the commercial favorites. Here is what I would put on a tape to get someone into R.E.M.:
Wolves, Lower
Radio Free Europe
South Central Rain
Driver 8
Fall On Me
The One I Love
It's The End of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
Stand
Orange Crush
Losing My Religion
Near Wild Heaven
Drive
Everybody Hurts
Man On The Moon
Whats The Frequency Kenneth?
Crush With Eyeliner
E-bow The Letter
Lotus
At My Most Beautiful
The Great Beyond
All The Way To Reno
That actually represents at least a song from each album and is a good mix for a tape. I'm not sure how long your tape is, you may even have to delete a song or two from here to make it fit. I hope this helps.
