Band reveal how Coldplay frontman helped out

 

REM have revealed that their close pal Chris Martin helped them name new single 'Supernatural Superserious'.

 

The song, which is the first track to be lifted from new album 'Accelerate', was originally called 'Disguised' after being previewed at the band’s five-night run at Dublin's Olympia Theatre last summer.

 

However, according to REM's frontman Michael Stipe, the track was renamed after a bit of advice from the Coldplay frontman.

 

He told Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1: "We were in London, in Soho, mixing the record and Chris Martin was working on the Coldplay record as well, and he's great friends with the band.

 

"He was listening to the song, and said 'It's a great song but a crap title, you have to change it'. He offered this title and we went with it."

 

'Accelerate' is released next week (March 31).

 

The band will be playing a gig at the iTunes store in Regent Street, central London tonight (March 26). NME.COM will be bringing you a full report shortly after the show ends.

 

The US rockers also played in the UK capital’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday (March 24), where they played nine songs from the new album.

 

http://www.nme.com/news/rem/35425

haha! supernatural superseriousness. it sounds like something i'd say :rolleyes:

Supercool!

It's nice to know that Chris Martin has influence over such a legendary band.

Chris said it was a crap title? :lol: Pot. Kettle. Black.

 

*runs*

^the same thing ran through my mind...:P

I wonder how many people though it was a brilliant title until they heard CM invented it, fickle tossers :dozey:

Haha, true that.

Aye loads. It is a good title. Is nice to know that they respect his opinion enough to take his advice. You'd expect REM to be quite elitist like some of their peers *coughradioheadcough* is nice to see they're not :)

 

Can't wait to hear Accelerate :D

Chris said it was a crap title? :lol: Pot. Kettle. Black.

 

*runs*

 

Pot, Kettle, MADMAN,lolol!:lol:

 

When we learned the new Coldplay album title, I heard Supernatural Superserious while posting about it, and I though it sounded like another silly CM title,lol. I must be psychic. I don't think it's a bad title though. And REM have always loved odd titles. (Welcome To The Occupation, What's The Frequency, Kenneth etc.). I really don't think Disguised is a crap title though.

I wonder how many people though it was a brilliant title until they heard CM invented it, fickle tossers :dozey:

 

I was thinking the same thing. :\

Oh my god, is Chris Martin on crack? I think so. :freak:

Supernatural Superserious? Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends? What the freak is on?!

 

I like them though. :P

Pot, Kettle, MADMAN,lolol!:lol:

 

When we learned the new Coldplay album title, I heard Supernatural Superserious while posting about it, and I though it sounded like another silly CM title,lol. I must be psychic. I don't think it's a bad title though. And REM have always loved odd titles. (Welcome To The Occupation, What's The Frequency, Kenneth etc.). I really don't think Disguised is a crap title though.

Well in all fairness, Dan Rather named that one for them. :P But really, why would anyone ask for Chris' help or advice on naming any thing. :laugh3:

Can't believe how much Peter and Mike look like embarrassing old dads these days :stunned:

 

I was talking to my friend last night actually about how all these bands we love(d) are starting to get on a bit.

 

Anyway [/offtopic]

does anyone have a copy or podcast of the Micheal Stipe interview on radio 1??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/livelounge/artist/080326_rem.shtml

 

BBC always archives ;)

Can't believe how much Peter and Mike look like embarrassing old dads these days :stunned:

 

I was talking to my friend last night actually about how all these bands we love(d) are starting to get on a bit.

 

Anyway [/offtopic]

True, I watched their new video the other day, and was like wow, they look old, but then I realized that means I am getting old! When bands we have grown up with start showing their age, it makes me feel old too. :\

when ever Chris names something it will obviously go big!