
8 March 2011 · 16 YEARS
Collapse Into Now
R.E.M.
The group designated this as their last studio album, opting to conclude with a project that reflects on their long history. By including guest singers such as Patti Smith and Eddie Vedder, the band acknowledges the work they completed over thirty years.
Jacknife Lee produced the record, helping the group capture a sharp energy reminiscent of their alternative rock beginnings. The collection provides a look back while also pointing toward the future as the members prepared to end their time in the public eye.