1-66: Boy in the Well vs. Voice of Harold

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Voice of Harold link please

[Mike]

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Boy in the Well is a solid REM anthem that is trying, maybe too hard, to be a classic. it doesnt quite measure up to its ambitions, though its better than a similar song like ill take the rain.

i have an irrational love for voice of harold. for anyone who doesnt know, it is Michael singing the liner notes to some gospel record over the 7 chinese bros. music. ive tried to duplicate that feat with other albums. harder than it looks

[Kevin Davis]

I really like "Boy In the Well"; "Voice of Harold" is not interesting to me.

[stip]

Boy in the well was my initial favorite song on Around the Sun. But as I've grown with the album I find myself more and more drawn to some of the other songs that sound a bit less like traditional REM (with the exception of Leaving NY)

[Kevin Davis]

There are a couple of chord changes in the song that I really like, and which feel slightly adventurous for REM. Call it a lesser favorite.

[stip]

I'm listening to Olympia right now. That's gotta be one of the all time great live albums.

[Kevin Davis]

Totally agree. It is probably my most played REM release, honestly.

[chewm]

I like Voice of Harold but we already 7 chinese brothers.
Boy in the Well it is, pretty nice song.