I heard that R.E.M. (without Stipe) recorded an album with Warren Zevon (Whoever he is!) under a different band name in the early nineties. Is this true, and is it any good? And does anyone know anything about Micheal Stipe's solo album? I heard he recorded one, but it was never released!?!!!? Have I got my facts right? Also, Does anyone else think Mike Mills should do a solo album one day? He's multi-talented and plays loads of instruments, as well as being a half decent singer and songwriter! Of course, he'd have to find a time when R.E.M. weren't busy doing something else... I hope someone can answer all these questions!

-- Rob Fraser (robfjp@hotmail.com), July 20, 2000

Answers

Peter, Mike, and Bill did and album with Warren Zevon called Hindu Love Gods. It is, in my opinion, a good album and worth buying if you can find it. I read an interview a few years ago in which Michael said that he would only do a solo album if R.E.M broke up. I think that if the band ever does break up, Mike and Michael should both do solo albums. They're both very talented in their own ways and could probably be successful on their own. I hope I answered all of you questions.

-- Jen (droshannon@hotmail.com), July 20, 2000.

and don't forget that Peter Buck did that cool instrumental CD w/ some other dudes - the band's called Tuatara. it's way cool - check it out if ya haven't already.

-- Fee Feena (starspinning@cs.com), July 20, 2000.

yes there was a stipe album released but i don't think it was official and i don't think stpie himself released it but it was more a collecttion of song made over the years

-- Darragh John Nugent (lotus85@another.com), July 21, 2000.

Truly y'all. Mikie should 100% do a solo album. OMG..he's o'so talented and as a song writer and singer...it would fly off the store shelves. I would truly be the first to stand in line, waiting for my copy. That's for sure. (giggle,giggle) And like, it would be o'so truly interesting if Peter would do one. Golley, that man can sure string those cords. Hee-haw! (giggle,giggle) As for his sing abilities...I would truly died to hear Peter hum a few bars. Wouldn't y'all?

Chow. M ~;)

-- htideREM... (REmmySC@aol.com), July 21, 2000.

Stipe did record an album on his own i have it but it is a pirate copy so i donot no if he released it

-- Brian (remrock@hotmail.com), July 22, 2000.

Peter's side project band, Tuatara released a few albums. They're all really cool.

-- Meg (annElise83@hotmail.com), July 24, 2000.

Brian Baby, "Where is the Album of what Michael Stipey baby did on his own being released at?"

-- Stephanie (stephp@hotpop.com), July 24, 2000.