R.E.M. : Country Feedback

I think I would call this my favorite R.E.M. song. It is sad, brooding, emotional, and has become a live favorite. In fact, live it can run 3 minutes longer as Buck takes opportunity to solo at the close (which may not seem much for most bands, but is quite unusual for this band). Probably R.E.M. at their most Neil Young-ish, and that is a good thing. The album version makes good use of a pedal steel guitar and minimal percussion. Vocals are shared with Stipe, Berry, and guest Kate Pierson. But, Stipe's vocals standout as he tells us "You wear me out" but "I need this".