Live from Austin, TX (R.E.M. album)

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Live from Austin, TX
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ReleasedOctober 26, 2010 (2010-10-26)
RecordedMarch 13, 2008, Austin, Texas, United States
Genre Alternative rock
Length70:02
LanguageEnglish
Label New West
Director Gary Menotti
R.E.M. chronology
This Is Not a Show
(2009)
Live from Austin, TX
(2010)
Collapse into Now
(2011)
R.E.M. live album chronology
Live at The Olympia
(2009)
Live from Austin, TX
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
DVD Verdict Positive [1]
PopMatters 6/10 [2]
Record Collector Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5 [4]
Uncut Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]

The album received mixed and positive reviews.

Personnel

R.E.M.

Additional musicians

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