Ending with
Destiny Street Demos (1978-1980), filled with additional songs that didn’t make the final cut, every part of
Destiny Street Complete functions as its own individual work. The songs were never a problem, and the original album worked as it was. But all these alternate universe versions are equally valid as well, whether listened to discretely or as a whole. The album is the focus of the conclusion of our chat.
The occasion upon which we are having our first-ever conversation is a most interesting version of an album I love, but you apparently were not pleased with it.
Michael Stipe shares fresh insight into his upcoming new solo album
“I can’t play an instrument, so that makes composing for me that much more thrilling
Michael Stipe (Picture: Getty)
Michael Stipe has given an update on the progress of his new solo album, which is currently in the works, in a new interview.
The R.E.M. frontman is working on music that will follow on from his 2020 singles ‘Drive To The Ocean’ and ‘No Time For Love Like Now’ (a collaboration with The National‘s Aaron Dessner under his Big Red Machine moniker). Stipe’s debut solo single ‘Your Capricious Soul’ came out in November 2019.