Here's the full version of R.E.M.'s "Leaving New York." I can't say it grabs me, but I do like that part before the second chorus, where the vocal melody changes, and it reminds me of "E-bow the Letter." But I'm not blown away, I don't feel excited. I remember years ago, Peter Buck said he didn't want to R.E.M. to stop because he wanted to make the Great American Rock Album. I don't thinkk this is going to be it. Come on, Stipe, you can write better lyrics than this... And why doesn't Mike Mills sing anymore? Why do they overdub Michael for counter-melodies? Grr.