R.E.M. Was An American Rock Band From Athens Georgia Formed In 1980 By Drummer Bill Berry Guitarist Peter Buck Bassist/backing Vocalist Mike Mills And Lead Vocalist Michael Stipe. One Of The First Alternative Rock Bands R.E.M. Was Noted For Buck's Ringing Arpeggiated Guitar Style Stipe's Distinctive Vocal Quality And Obscure Lyrics Mills's Melodic Basslines And Backing Vocals And Berry's Tight Economical Style Of Drumming. R.E.M. Released Its First Single—"Radio Free Europe"—in 1981 On The Independent Record Label Hib-Tone. Read More On Last.Fm
“All The Best” Is A Sign-Off A Complimentary Closing A Goodbye. This Whole Song Is Stipe Saying He’s Over It All Especially The Part About Him Playing Rock Star “So Over Me.” I Like How He Compares Himself To Quasimodo Endlessly Ringing The Church Bell Until No One Can Stand It Anymore. He Wants To Stop Now And Bow Out Gracefully Before It’s Too Late.