REM have become one of rock's elder statesmen.  The Georgians that used to look up to Springsteen and The Byrds have now become beacons of inspiration for their musical children in The White Stripes and Radiohead.

The testament to this longevity can be seen and heard in Live At The Olympia.  The band did a five-night residency in Dublin's own venue, acting as a sort of warm-up before heading out for a world tour in support of the Accelerate album.  Why would anyone want to listen to 39 songs spread over two CDs (and 1 DVD if you picked up the special edition set), one might ask?  It's because the track-list in this collection is geared toward fans who remember the band not for their songs like The One I Love or Everybody Hurts.  This set is geared to those who have stood by their side picking up every single--on vinyl.  You know the kind: devoted and loyal.  So if you'd rather hear Sitting Still over Stand, this is for you.

Cuyahoga (live at The Olympia) - REM