What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About Arctic Monkeys

The Name Of This Book Is The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M. with Peter Ames Carlin

Nov 4, 2024

Peter Ames Carlin, an acclaimed biographer known for his works on music legends, reveals insights from his new book about R.E.M. He discusses the challenges of capturing the band's journey while navigating the delicate balance of personal boundaries in storytelling. Carlin highlights R.E.M.'s socio-political evolution and their impact on culture. He reflects on the band's legacy, the emotional significance of their music, and how they resonate with both nostalgic fans and new generations.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Echoes of R.E.M.: A Musical Journey

04:38 • 21min

Navigating Personal Boundaries in Biographical Storytelling

25:13 • 31min

Reunion and Legacy: The R.E.M. Narrative

56:22 • 13min

Life on Tour: Reality vs. Glamour

01:09:37 • 8min

The Evolution of Music Biographies and Artist Personalities

01:17:36 • 4min

Reflections on R.E.M.: Music and Meaning

01:21:38 • 17min

Celebrating R.E.M.'s Enduring Legacy and Impressive Repertoire

01:38:32 • 2min

Enthusiastic Book Review and Podcast Engagement

01:40:17 • 3min

Adam chats with Peter Ames Carlin to discuss music biographies, legendary musicians, and his new book, The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M..

Peter is an acclaimed author and biographer, known for his deep dives into the lives of music legends like Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Brian Wilson. His books are celebrated for their meticulous research, insightful storytelling, and the way they capture the complex journeys of these iconic artists.

Peter has new book out, called The Name Of This Band is R.E.M. It offers an intimate look at the rise, evolution, and legacy of R.E.M.

Adam and Peter explore how he gets inside the minds of these music legends, the challenges of capturing their stories, what he’s learned along the way about the creative forces that shape our culture, and what his R.E.M. biography offers that others perhaps don’t.

They talk about the socio-political position of the band, what they represent, and how that progressed over time.

The Name of This Band is R.E.M. is out on November 5th in the US, and a little later in other territories.

Our next episode is out on Monday November 11th and will see us provide commentary for the band's performance at Glastonbury 1999!

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