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...and Rock Werchter last year (plus about 5 other times!)...where I have to say they were magnificent. In fact, I'd take the 2008 RW headliners quite happily (REM, Radiohead, Neil Young & Beck)...but I guess we really only have a realistic chance of two of those.

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I listened to Automatic For The People on the way into work.

Brilliant, brilliant album. Saw REM at Manchester Move in 2003 - they were amazing.

So a big 'Hell Yeah!' from me.

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I listened to Automatic For The People on the way into work.

Brilliant, brilliant album. Saw REM at Manchester Move in 2003 - they were amazing.

So a big 'Hell Yeah!' from me.

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just a great band with an awesome catalogue.

i went to see em last year at twickers and they were awesome, so good in fact i went a bought the latest album (i have to admit that i hadnt bought the last 2 cos the stuff since monster had been pretty average IMO) and loved it - a real return to form!!

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Which was their latest? The last one I bought was Up, which I love. Obviously, I got 'The Best Of' but that doesn't count.

I'd also forgotten about 'The One I Love' until it appeared on Guitar Hero: World Tour and it got me back into them. I love that song.

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They were amazing at T in 2008! The only thing was they heavily played their new album which i dont think is too strong!

However, they were still a brilliant band and could see them headlining this year to be honest!

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I'd be chuffed to bits with REM as a headliner. Big fan and never seen them live. I agree that after Monster their stuff tailed off a bit and haven't got/heard Accelerate. I can see some iTunes time in my immediate future though....

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I'd be chuffed to bits with REM as a headliner. Big fan and never seen them live. I agree that after Monster their stuff tailed off a bit and haven't got/heard Accelerate. I can see some iTunes time in my immediate future though....
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I'd be chuffed to bits with REM as a headliner. Big fan and never seen them live. I agree that after Monster their stuff tailed off a bit and haven't got/heard Accelerate. I can see some iTunes time in my immediate future though....
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R.E.M. are brilliant. I've seen them many times including at Glastonbury 99. I'd be very happy if they headlined but I can't see it happening having played twice before. Second from top or co-headlining would be great. For those that haven't got Accelerate I'd really recommend it - definitely a return to form and earlier sounds. R.E.M. didn't decline with Monster - New Adventures in Hi-Fi is one their very best and criminally underrated.

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REM were the first real band I have seen and I still think they are the best thing I have seen live. Not only do they have a superb back catalogue but Stipe is a tremendous front man with a great voice. If they headlined it would be great and no doubt draw a huge crowd.

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