''Parallel'' is a video feature compiling all of R.E.M.'s ''

Automatic for the People ''Automatic for the People'' is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released by Warner Bros. Records on October5, 1992 in the United Kingdom and Europe, and on the following day in the United States. R.E.M. began pro ...

'' and '' Monster''-era promotional videos, as well as several recorded for this release alone. It was released on

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on May 30, 1995, and on

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format on August 22, 2000, both on the

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label. The release, which runs at 70 minutes, features promotional videos to all of the band's singles from ''

'' and all but one from '' Monster'' ("Tongue" had not been released as a single until after this compilation). Also included are several

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clips excerpted from 1995 tour films, ranging from ten seconds to two minutes, playing in between each song, as well as an A–Z of

R.E.M. R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia. One of the first alternati ...

at the end of the feature. There are no bonus features on the DVD; however, there is an optional lyrics subtitle track. Audio on the

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is PCM Stereo. The DVD was

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"15" in the UK due to nudity in 'Nightswimming'. There were two versions released in the US. The "A Version" cut out the nudity from "Nightswimming," while the "D Version" contained the uncut video. A

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warning was placed on the cover of the "D Version."

Track listing

All songs written by

Bill Berry William Thomas Berry (born July 31, 1958) is an American musician who was the drummer for the alternative rock band R.E.M. Although best known for his economical drumming style, Berry also played other instruments, including guitar, bass guitar ...

Peter Buck Peter Lawrence Buck (born December 6, 1956) is an American musician and songwriter. He was a co-founder and the lead guitarist of the alternative rock band R.E.M. He also plays the banjo and mandolin on several R.E.M. songs. Throughout his car ...

Mike Mills Michael Edward Mills (born December 17, 1958) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who was a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. Though known primarily as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist of R.E.M., hi ...

and

Michael Stipe John Michael Stipe (; born January 4, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and artist, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of alternative rock band R.E.M. He is known for his vocal quality, poetic lyrics and unique stage presence. Poss ...

. Video directors are in parentheses. #Flowers (

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) / Title Sequence (

Lance Bangs Lance Bangs (born September 4, 1972) is an American filmmaker and music video director. He has created videos for Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Neutral Milk Hotel, Green Day, Arcade Fire, The Shins, The Thermals, Belle & Sebastian, Menomena, Yeah Ye ...

& Chris Bilheimer) #"

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Peter Care Peter Alan Care (born 28 April 1953) is an English director of music videos, commercials and film. He has directed music videos for Cabaret Voltaire, R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison, Depeche Mode and New Order, amongst others. Biogr ...

) #Surveillance (

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) #" Man on the Moon" (Peter Care) #Mercer Loop (Jem Cohen) #" The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite" (

Kevin Kerslake Kevin Kerslake is an American filmmaker and photographer. He has directed documentaries on Joan Jett ('' Bad Reputation''), DJ AM (''As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM''), The Ramones (''We're Outta Here!''), Nirvana (''Live! Tonight! Sold Out! ...

) #Midtown (Jim McKay) #"

Everybody Hurts "Everybody Hurts" is a song by American rock band R.E.M. from their eighth studio album, '' Automatic for the People'' (1992), and released as a single in April 1993. It peaked at number 29 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached the top ...

" (

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) #Fish and Boots (

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Nightswimming "Nightswimming" is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1993 as the fifth single from the group's eighth album, ''Automatic for the People'' (1992). "Nightswimming" is a ballad featuring singer Michael Stipe accompa ...

" (Jem Cohen) #X-Rays (Jem Cohen) #"

Find the River "Find the River" is a song by American rock band R.E.M., released on November 29, 1993 as the sixth and final single from their eighth album, ''Automatic for the People'' (1992). Background Regarding the song's backing vocals, Mike Mills expla ...

" (

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) #Runt (Lance Bangs) #"

What's The Frequency, Kenneth? "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M. from their ninth studio album, '' Monster'' (1994). The song's title refers to an incident in New York City in 1986, when two then-unknown assailants attacked j ...

" (Peter Care) #Flying Furniture (Dominic DeJoseph) #"

Bang and Blame "Bang and Blame" is a song by American alternative rock group R.E.M. It was released as the second single from their ninth studio album, ''Monster'' (1994), on October 31, 1994. The song was R.E.M.'s last to reach the top 40 on the US ''Billboa ...

" (

Randy Skinner Randy Skinner is an American dancer, director and choreographer, primarily for the stage. He has been nominated four times for Tony Awards, three times for Drama Desk Awards, and four times for Outer Critics Circle Awards for choreography. Ear ...

) #Delinquents (Lance Bangs) #" Star 69" ( Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris) #Chinatown (Jim McKay) #" Strange Currencies" (

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) #Hula Hoops and Bubble Gum (Dominic DeJoseph) #"

Crush With Eyeliner "Crush with Eyeliner" is a song by American rock band R.E.M., released as the fourth single from their ninth studio album, '' Monster'' (1994). Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore provides background vocals. Michael Stipe claims the song was inspired b ...

" (

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) #R.E.M. A B C (Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris) (excerpted from the 1995 documentary ''

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" (live) / Credits (Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris) (excerpted from ''Rough Cut'')

Sales certifications

References

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