The bottom really falls out on this record. It has no soul! One thing I thought REM always was able to accomplish was strong music - not always great music ... and certainly no 5 star records since Document ... but strong records. This is a pitiful effort that they should be ashamed of. There must be too many people kissing their butts for them to release something as lame as UP. Give UP REM - your days are over - you've taken rock music with you into the crap-hole!