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  • Audio CD (13 Oct 1994)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B000026H1B
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 32,105 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The "outtakes" album is all too often treated as a dumping ground for excess studio tape or contractual obligation. While this collection of rarities makes no effort to refute either charge, it is wide-ranging, informative and uniformly rewarding nonetheless. Spanning the band's career, DEAD LETTEROFFICE is culled from a variety of albums and other sources. It provides a novel perspective, playful and occasionally downright silly, with friendly, self-effacing liner notes byguitarist Peter Buck.
The range of production varies greatly, too: some outtakes, such as "Burning Down", are given full treatment. In fact, "Voice Of Harold" is the complete backing track of "Seven Chinese Brothers" with a bizarre vocal take by Stipe (not that the one they kept on RECKONING wasany too straightforward). Covers abound, including the opener "Crazy" by fellow Athenians Pylon, a drunken, clumsy takeon Roger Miller's "King Of The Road" and yes, Aerosmith's "Toys In The Attic", as well as three Velvet Underground songs. The most striking and inspirational thing about DEAD LETTER OFFICE is that no matter how much effort the band expends, every track displays an innate genius and an intimate level of musical communication.

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A collection of out-takes with a few gems., 3 May 2000
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This is R.E.M. from the early days and predominantly showcases material that didn't make such albums as 'Reckoning' and 'Life's Rich Pageant'; but also featuring some covers and some material from as far back as 1981.

Much of it is well worthwhile, having that 80s indie sound, rhythmically very strong, particularly on tracks such as 'Ages Of You' and 'Carnival Of Sorts(Box Cars)'. The covers indicate their influences, with three Velvet Underground numbers and, less impressively, an Aerosmith one. Some of the material, though, was shelved for a reason, as some honest liner notes by Peter Buck reveal.

This is not only recommended for R.E.M. die-hard fans but also to those tentatively backtracking to their earlier material (but be sure to stop off at 'Document' on the way).

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Some covers, some junk, and some gems., 14 Aug 2001
The album's a great collection of rarities from their early years. The last five tracks are the bands debut ep 'Chronic town' and they are very good indeed.
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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great selection of rarities and outtakes., 20 Nov 1999
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What a great album! The Velvet Underground songs are fabulous but my personal favourite has to be "Voice of Harold".
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Nice collection of Great songs
I had a copy of this album a long time ago on cassette(showing my age)decided to purchase it again on CD. I was pleased to see the addition of the Chronic Town EP at the end. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars REM having fun!
One of the best things about this CD release of Dead Letter Office is that it includes their first ever release: the "Chronic Town" EP. Read more
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