R.E.M. - Bang And Blame (Official HD Music Video) 

There are certain 90’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.

If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not going...

one of REM's best songs

Just stepping into REM at 41 years old. Yes, I have said many times in the last few weeks "Why haven't I given these guys a chance". Better late than never ! Enjoying the ride.

It seems the radio has forgotten about R.E.M. What a shame. Still my favorite band EVER.

These guys were far ahead of their time. Stunning song.

*Monster* was definitely one of *REM's* strongest pieces of work!!

30 years anniversary today for a great song and a fantastic album. Congratulations.

Masterpiece. One of their best masterpieces.

I am amazed this song only has 5.8 million views. This is one of the best 90s songs ever made.

One of the best bands out there hands down. Too bad they retired.

I've already commented once - but I watch this video every day, so, you know - I've concluded that this is REM's best song ever. Man that's saying a lot. And while I'm expounding, no one has a more distinctive, compelling singing voice than Michael. OK I'll shut up now.

Great band, & i am 70 years old & still love their music.

Hip Hop destroyed music for people who like instruments or vocals sung by people who have good voices. I haven't listed to the radio for 20 years because music quality fell off a cliff as did TV and the news. It's like the media decided to dumb down society. Fortunately music like this is not lost. Thanks for the posting.

Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe Guarantee of awesome music

Happy Birthday today(January 4) to Michael Stipe. Cheers!🥨

Such a great song till this day

If I was ever asked to "sum up the 90s with one song" I'd just pop this on. Still puts me in a place all these years later.

Nearly 70 grown old with loads of music REM just the best

Let me just add that this song neither reminds me of a dead parent nor does it instill nostalgia. It just exists in my ears pleasantly.

R.E.M. where at their peak here. Masterpiece of an album. Peter Buck's guitar sound is badass.

When I listen to this song it makes me think of my childhood. My parents had money and professional jobs, so everyone thought that I had it made, but really, they were both emotionally abusive. They tore me down and told me that I would never amount to anything because of my disability. My Mom was very obsessed with society's standards of beauty and told me once (when I hit puberty) that if I gained anymore weight she would wire my jaw shut. My father told me not to go to university because he felt my IQ was too low (I had the top mark in my psychology in University.) I used to think I was a failure in every aspect of my life and and then I realized the only reason I fail at a task is because I give up. I struggle daily with the voices that still haunt me but I tell myself "It's not my fault so let it go." I now realize my parents were the ones who had the problem.

This has such a haunting sound to it! It’s raw and amazing !💕

Bill is such musical drummer, he always plays exactly what the song requires but also has a flair and feel that’s understated and expressive at the same time. No easy feat that. R.E.M. never sounded like R.E.M. after he left and for a drummer that is such a compliment.

THIS was the song that truly, finally got me into R.E.M. One of my all time favourite bands ❤

This is arguably the time frame when REM was the biggest band in the world along with U2. Mills with the Lennonesque glasses...Buck with the incredibly huge sideburns...they had it all going on. Hell of a band.

This type of song takes me back to the distant past and makes me feel very painful

Damn. I have not heard this in a long, long time. Came out as I was graduating from college in 1994. Now my oldest is wrapping up her freshman year. Same university. Time flies.

There hasn’t been a listen in 29 years where I’ve ever tired of this absolute brilliant song So spacious Unique feedback Addictive bass line and such a melody. So good. The end bit too .... ❤️

A song that makes you want to groove while lyrically think about the emotionally deep meaning.

I remember growing up listening to REM. I liked their songs. But nothing touched me the way that "Monster" did. The first time I saw the video for "Bang and Blame," it floored me. They had my complete attention. It was so emotionally complex. It tapped into feelings that I didn't know how to express, and maybe still don't. It's really hard to admit that I always worry that I'll end up being one of my parents- I'll either be the banger or the blamer. That fear is kind of crippling. I don't feel like I can have any serious relationships because it's too risky. This song (and the amazing video) felt like the first and only time anyone understood that feeling. It's still a personal favorite.

Heard this song for the first time yesterday absolutely love it. Fantastic band always were always will be

Stunning track from a top album, stands the test of time three decades later.

If you could see yourself now, baby It's not my fault, you used to be so in control You're going to roll right over this one Just roll me over, let me go You're laying blame Take this as no, no, no, no, no You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang Then blame, blame, blame You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang It's not my thing, so let it go If you could see yourself now, baby The tables have turned, the whole world hinges on your swings Your secret life of indiscreet discretions I'd turn the screw and leave the screen Don't point your finger You know that's not my thing You came to bang, bang, bang, bang, bang To blame, blame, blame Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang It's not my thing, so let it go now You've got a little worry I know it all too well I've got your number But so does every kiss and tell Who dares to cross your threshold Happens on you way Stop laying blame You know that's not my thing You know that's not my thing You came to bang, bang, bang, bang, bang Then blame, blame, blame Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang It's not my thing so let it go, you Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang Then blame, blame, blame Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang It's not my thing so let it go You kiss on me Tug on me Rub on me Jump on me You bang on me Beat on me Hit on me Let go on me You let go on me

Very underrated album. Love the guitar sound they used for it!

Walking way from the mic....there is nothing else to say. Able to describe so many emotions in one action. I described it as "epic" before. Epic was slang. It is the style of an amazing poet.

Everything about this song is great. I especially like Mike Mill's harmonies. I always like Mike's harmonies on every REM song however. What a band.

Definitely a favorite. I came up listening to music through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Not so much with music today, but each decade had so much to offer. My now 40-year-old son once complained to a friend about how his Dad had more of his generation's music than he did. Love R. E. M.

Monster is REM at their best ever...their peak. NO discussion

That guitar riff is hypnotic ❤

One of the most underrated REM songs

This is R.E.M.'s best song I think. I would have liked to hear Nirvana cover this song.

A timeless classic. Most people can relate to this who have been involved with another human intimately.

Monster (River Phoenix dedicated) is a masterpiece! What's the frequency Kenneth? Crush with eyeliner, Bang and Blame, Tongue, Let me in (Kurt Cobain tribute), I don't sleep i dream, Strange currencies (Michael Hutchence tribute), Star 69, I took you name live (r.e.m. live video), Circus envy ( live at Olimpia video) are some best songs in R.e.m. catalogue! Five stars!

These songs mean more to me today than when they were released. I love these songs.

Song says it all,he knows who he is;the group sounds great and never gets old

Love that guitar with delay on the verse sooo much👍

Haunting...

2019 & Still listening to 🎧😊

I think monster is a great album. Bought it in 97 or 98 and this song and crush with eyeliner are my favourites on it.

NEVERRRRRRR I can never forget my guy Michael. 😍😘😍 and Mike and Peter of course. Best rock band in American history.

REM were the quintessence of rock alternative with this kind of track.. I think many musician were hoping to be even close to their music

River was THAT special, after he died MANY artists created songs about/tribute to River. It's like every single person in this world loves him dearly. He must have a gentle heart and a beautiful soul..

I had 0 problems when I perchased this CD back in 94

I MISS YOU REM!! COME BACK!

REM,ich vermisse Euch.❤❤❤ Beste Band die es je gab.

Stop layin' blame👍🎵🎵

There are so many reasons why i love REM. This song is one of those reasons.

I’m so glad that REM is being played again after 25 years! Michael Stipe is full of energy in his videos.

Classic REM… underrated song and rarely played on the radio.

The best band of the last 30 years?

Mike, Michael and the guys deserve every Fing penny they have, they grinded it out in the early days. I know personally. The Monster record was kinda Pete”s return to glory. His electric guitar is splashed all over the record... the reverb on Crushed by Eyeliner is fantastic

46 years old and never liked this song in the 90s. Absolutely love it now. ???

Music is so amazing. This song transports me to one of the best years of my life.

ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER! LOVE EM!🤗😘💖

Monster is such a great album. I'm glad it's getting more love over the years because when it came out people were very critical of it. My favorite r.e.m. albums are automatic for the people, monster, and adventures in hi-fi. They took risks on those album without losing their voice. When my band opened a R.e.m. tribute show we had to choose from a list of songs (the headline got first pick) and this song wasn't taken. Hell it wasn't even on the list! So we opened the show with this song and the crowd LOVED it!

I have a lot of REM songs on my playlist , I have all sorts of songs from the past 50 years or so. I am 46 years old. So one day out of the blue my niece and one of her friends asked me if I could take them to Houston Tx, which is roughly a 6 hour drive from where I live, one thing I was not going to do was listen to my niece's music for six hours. When this song came on I noticed that my niece had taken her earbuds out and was listening to the song, when it went off she asked who was singing, and she asked me to play it again. Along with a few Depeche Mode songs, and some Metallica and Guns n Roses songs as well. My niece had no idea who any of the people were singing the songs. Now she loves em. It's a shame that the only time young people pay much attention to older music unlessn they hear it on a Tik Tok. But I was really happy that my niece and her friend enjoyed most 😂 of my music.

Bang and Blame, and Drive are my 2 favorite songs by REM.

Magnificent.

it's so beautiful to see River still living on and seeing his ever lasting impact on people. Wish you were here.

REM songs hit me hard and make me fill up with emotions…in a good way!❤

R.e.m. my favorite rock band..

102 Degrees Have we Got the Fever The Drama makes me a Believer A Tantrum of Pain, Rises above the Love Help me understand , Dear elevated Consciousness- Like Fine Wine, REM gets better with time

The music will bring us come together. Love R.E.M 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 The music will bring us come together. Love R.E.M 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 The music will bring us come together. Love R.E.M 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

I think this is REM's best song

Always been a fan of REM, this is one I've missed but as always it's a masterpiece.

R.E.M's best song!

I was 13 when i heard whats the frequency kenneth on mtv.took all my savings,got in a record shop and bought monster.i played it 30 times a day through my sony discman.now im crying...

Jan/Feb 1995. Good Times!!

Banger..

This song reminds me of the breakup of my marriage and the bittersweet friendship that came afterwards.

There will never be another REM

No one quite knows HOW much I adore REM, even me.....

Miss those days!

Mid 90s gem!!

Bang and blame and crush with eyeliner are 2 of their best.

'Bang and blame' , 'Let me in' my favorite song of REM

My Favorite R.E.M. song.

Possibly the greatest R.E.M. forgotten..ahead of time..best on 'Monster'...

"The best band ever ! "

I had my first kiss while this song was playing in a pub in 1995. Met the girl in a group of friends in the morning on a day out. The day came to an end and i never saw her again.. #memories Its my favorite REM song, what a beautiful outro... xxx

R.E.M In December 2020 without this incredible band. but in my heart they are still today

R.E.M......voice of a generation. Radio Free Europe changed everything, and they never stopped

I saw REM at Slane, it was a fantastic gig. i hope some day these guys get back together and hit the road once more. The world needs REM.

This song is just about perfect. We did not deserve REM.

I'm an old school rocker zeppelin ac DC etc but r.e.m is my favorite I'm 56 years old music is my life stipes is the best song writer of the 20th century,fact.

REM music is just genius. Even the dog loves it.

I love this song so much. It's oddly not been included on any greatest hits compilations, and it was a hit.

Masterpiece.

R E M Forever!