Once again R.E.M. has shown us they can still put out the hits. The Great Beyond is a great tune. Especially when coming from the voice of Stipe. He has the certain tone in his voice that is amazing. Michael is a talented musician, the lyrics are sung in such a way that give us listenenrs a powerful vibe.

"The Great Beyond" is another song from R.E.M. about the late comic Andy Kauffman. Their first song, "Man On The Moon", serves as the title of the film that "The Great Beyond" is included in. The song finds the band looking for answers and calling out to Mr. Kauffman to provide them. The song is not quite as whimsical as "Man In the Moon", but it has alot of power and is easily better than anything from their Up album.

REM once again has created a truly great piece of music. As with most new REM work, it requires a few listens. But after those few listens you will be addicted!

you better hope it's released on a full-length disc, because it's worth it. I'd want everything to believe that I'm a big REM fan because they have a unique sound, and they don't pander to pop-culture. I'd like everyone to believe that I listen to REM because Michael Stype's lyrics are sometimes impenetrable and it makes people think "I wonder if he gets something about the lyrics that I don't?" But when it comes down to it, REM just makes darn good music. The lyrics as usual (if you can understand them ;) are clever or mildly profound, and man is the tune catchy. I love how REM transitions from verse to refrain, and and "Great Beyond" is no different. It makes you anticipate the refrain with a sort of childhood giddiness, and you'll end up singing along even if you can't carry a tune in a bucket.

This is my favorite song! I have had many favorite songs but they don't hold a candle to this one! I hate geting singles but this is an acception!