Earlier this year, R.E.M released its 14th studio disc, "Accelerate," to a surprised fan base pleased with the group's return to straight-ahead rock.

R.E.M. performed at the Tweeter Center on June 13, with Modest Mouse and the National.

Read the Globe's review (June 16)

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