Search - Rem :: Wanderlust Pt 2

4th single from Around The Sun

Mark Summer | United States | 08/31/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"1. Wanderlust is a great choice for a single; the song reminds me of a lost Beatles track off of of Magical Mystery Tour. In the song Michael wants to, "kiss the astronauts when they salute to me me me me."



2. The Outsiders (alternate mix) is a pretty cool version because Michael Stipe does the recitation at the end of the song. On the album version Q-Tip makes a guest appearance at the end of the track.



3. Bad Day (live video from the screens in Zaragoza, Spain) shows the band performing during the Around the Sun tour on May 28, 2005. I do not care for the video because it moves around too much--staying on each clip for one second. The live video reminds me of the "Star 69" video the band did for the album Monster. If you like that kind of a thing then you will enjoy the video.



Overall I feel the single is lacking because their are no live tracks, which I feel shows the band at their best. If the single had more tracks I would consider it as being a good single, but with only one track and a bad video it's not worth the price. I have been a fan of the band for over ten years and their singles have been lacking on this album. Maybe the next album will yield good b-sides with more then one track to put on a single. If you want this single get a used copy. Like most of you rem fans I don't make enough money to pay full price for a single that is lacking on so many levels."