Daysleeper [CD-single]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
The first single from their 1998 album 'Up', their firstalbum since drummer Bill Berry left & the first not producedby Scott Litt since 1986's 'Life's Rich Pageant'. Pt.1 isis backed with 'Emphysema' and 'Why Not Smile' (OxfordAmerican Version). Slimline

Tracks:

Daysleeper
Emphysema (Non-Album Track)

Customer Reviews:

Sufficiently good, but woefully short, single by REM.......2001-05-01

REM's "Daysleeper" single, released to promote their 1998 album UP, contains only two songs, "Daysleeper" and "Emphysema."

"Daysleeper" is the familiar song from the album, a tale of corporate angst in which a night watchman loses his sanity as the night defines his existence. It's a nice song, a little different from much of REMs work, but one of the highlights of the album.

"Emphysema" is a quirky instrumental that has a lounge-feel. It definitely sounds like a B-side, and of course is a non-album track.

The material on this single is pretty good, but my complaint is that more was not offered to the U.S. audience. Although there are versions of a "Daysleeper" single with four tracks, they are imports.

By the way, the album UP is worth getting.

A very strong Maxi-Single from a fan's perspective.......2000-10-29

This Maxi-Single is excellent from a fan's perspective, but I'm not sure how much it would say to even a casual fan or someone new to R.E.M.'s music. Hopefully, a lot, but the fan's appreciation will be on a very different level.

"Daysleeper" was the first single from the album, Up. A strong effort, with great lyrics relating a tale of a white-color worker giving his all, but getting no where. A very nice post-modern message, but the song has never really clicked with me, although I like the Beatles-esque close to the album. I don't care what Michael Stipe says, his band is very influenced by the Beatles, even if he isn't.

"Emphysema" is a funky little instrumental track, quite daring for a band with only two instrumentalists at this point. As a fan, I get a kick out of this song. R.E.M.'s instrumentals are always so wonderfully eclectic, and this is no exception. Still, most folks don't care for Rock instrumental, particularly experimental ones.

"Sad Professor" is a live, studio recording of one of the best songs from Up. Its even better here. The very quiet feeling is very well suited to the song. The piano is absolutely a joy to listen to, and perfectly matchs Michael Stipe's singing. The song has a very organic feel. It is not all quiet, nor all loud. Very emotional, but also very introspective. The lyrics are amazing, with effective story-telling as well as underlying meanings.

The version of "Why Not Smile" you will find here is just SO much better than the version found on the album, it, alone, can demand this single's purchase. The album track had a cluttered trance-like feel, but here you hear the simplicty this song really demands. A love song in its own way, if not a romantic one, it has such a beautiful little message that comes across so well with the beautiful singing and simple acoustic guitar. An organ and electric guitar also sneak in at times to further adorn the recording, but never detract from it. The final organ fade at the end is incredible. I love this song, and I love this version. If you are an R.E.M. fan, I'm sure you'll want to hear it.

Amazing!.......1999-04-19

REM has done it again. Lyrically, Michael Stipe poetically describes the life of someone often forgotten in American pop culture -- the blue-collar worker. Musically, Buck and Mills have once again created something innovative and inspiring. Add this song to an endless list of REM wonders!

Excellent, lilting track.......1999-03-27

Beautiful lyrics - Stipey is on top form, as ever. The music gets into you, and we can all sympathise, can't we? Great first-time listening, and stays great.

Absolutely beautiful!!!!.......1998-12-07

"Daysleeper" is a perfect modern-day anthem, but the single has much more to offer. The versions of "Sad Proffessor" and "Why Not Smile" are stunningly beautiful and sparse. They fill you with a sense of moody calm. "Emphysema" is my least favorite but still utterly R.E.M. and a catchy little tune. My advice? Buy this! It's that simple. If you have any interest in R.E.M. or any quality music for that matter, you deserve this single.

Average customer rating:

Great!

Daysleeper, Pt. 1
R.E.M.
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000GAIG
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2000-06-21

The three songs on this single, all from the "Up" album, are beautiful. "Daysleeper" seems to tell the story of a night worker, but you never can tell with R.E.M.! "Emphysema" is a slow, jazzy sort of song. It has no lyrics however, which leads me to wonder why is it titled after cancer. But one again, you never know. The final track, entitled "Why Not Smile", is a sweet and encouraging song, and also my favorite.

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tracks

Daysleeper
R.E.M.
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music

Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005HGPC
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Customer Reviews:

tracks.......2006-01-26

1. Daysleeper (Album Version) 3:31
2. Emphysema ( Non Album Track) 4:21
3. Sad Professor (Live in the Studio) 3:59
4. Why Not Smile (Oxford American Version) 3:00

Made in Australia

Average customer rating:

Wonderful

Daysleeper
R.E.M.
Manufacturer: Pid
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000C2H6
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

Daysleeper
Emphysema
Why Not Smile(Oxford American Version)

Album Description

The first single from their 1998 album 'Up', their firstalbum since drummer Bill Berry left & the first not producedby Scott Litt since 1986's 'Life's Rich Pageant'. Pt.1 isis backed with 'Emphysema' and 'Why Not Smile' (OxfordAmerican Version). Slimline

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......1998-09-18

On first listen, Daysleeper is indeed a surprise. An eclectic mix of instrumentation working at many different levels, Daysleeper encompasses a mix of the REM of old and of the REM yet to come.

True to the word the band, it is different. Seemingly exploring the post-modern detachment experienced by those working global markets during the night time, "Daysleepers," Daysleeper contains some of Stipe's most poignant imagery in recent memory. If this is a preview of Up, then we're all in for a treat.

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Daysleeper
Daysleeper
Manufacturer: daysleeper
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA993M
Release Date: 2005-11-15