Reveal (R.E.M. album)

Reveal
Studio album by
R.E.M.
ReleasedMay 14, 2001
Studio
Genre
Length53:43
LabelWarner Bros.
Producer
R.E.M. chronology
Man on the Moon
(1999) 		Reveal
(2001) 		r.e.m.IX
(2002)
Singles from Reveal
  1. "Imitation of Life"
    Released: April 16, 2001[3]
  2. "All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star)"
    Released: July 23, 2001[4]
  3. "I'll Take the Rain"
    Released: November 19, 2001[5]

Reveal is the twelfth studio album by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on May 14, 2001, through Warner Bros. Records and was the second of three albums by the band to be produced with Pat McCarthy. It was also R.E.M.'s second album as a three-piece following the departure of drummer Bill Berry, and includes contributions from the band's touring members Joey Waronker, Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow. The band recorded the album in various locations, including in Dublin, Miami, Vancouver, and their hometown of Athens, Georgia. The album saw R.E.M. continue to experiment with electronic music as they had on their previous album Up (1998), utilizing keyboards and drum machines, while also retaining elements of their earlier sound.

Reveal was a critical and commercial success. The album reached the top 10 in the US while topping the charts in the UK and throughout mainland Europe. Three singles were released—"Imitation of Life", "All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star)", and "I'll Take the Rain"—with the former reaching the top 10 throughout Europe. Reviews were positive, with many highlighting the album's melodic nature and combination of R.E.M.'s classic sound with electronic elements. The band did not tour in support of the album, with its promotion instead consisting mainly of television appearances, music videos, and a number of free concerts within major cities.

  1. ^ LeMay, Matt (May 14, 2001). "R.E.M.: Reveal Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Leas, Ryan (May 17, 2021). "Reveal Turns 20". Stereogum. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "The ARIA Report: ARIA New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 16th April 2001" (PDF). ARIA. April 16, 2001. p. 23. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 20, 2002. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting July 23, 2001: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. July 21, 2001. p. 27.
  5. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting November 19, 2001: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. November 17, 2001. p. 31.