By way of murmurs.com, Daily Kos talks about finding comfort in R.E.M.'s Lifes Rich Pageant in the aftermath of the 2000 election. Much safer than the numb blanket of vodka and hillbilly heroin that I wrapped myself in during those days.

You know, someone compared R.E.M. to the Gin Blossoms in my presence a week ago. I mean, maybe I can chalk to up to the alcohol talking but really, where did that come from? I don't see anyone writing anything meaningful about Congratulations, I'm Sorry.