Studio Album · No. 12

Reveal Songwriting Credits by R.E.M.

2001 Warner Bros. 12 tracks 53:43

Produced by Pat McCarthy, R.E.M.  ·  Engineered by Jamie Candiloro, John Keane, Bob Ludwig

Warner Bros. Alternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether R.E.M. carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by R.E.M. 0 tracksoutside writers
R.E.M.'s roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
2001
Released
Data Insight

Twelve tracks, three names, nobody else. The band brought in Scott McCaughey, Ken Stringfellow and Joey Waronker to play and gave none of them a writing credit.

Reveal came out on Warner Bros. in May 2001, recorded partly in Dublin and Vancouver.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The Lifting
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
2
I've Been High
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
3
All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star)
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
4
She Just Wants to Be
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
5
Disappear
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
6
Saturn Return
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
7
Beat a Drum
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
8
Imitation of Life #83
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
9
Summer Turns to High
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
10
Chorus and the Ring
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
11
I'll Take the Rain
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
12
Beachball
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

JM
John Michael Stipe
Writer
On this album12 written
ME
Michael Edward Mills
Writer
On this album12 written
MS
Michael Stipe
Writer
On this album12 written
MM
Mike Mills
Writer
On this album12 written
PB
Peter Buck
Writer
On this album12 written
PL
Peter Lawrence Buck
Writer
On this album12 written
PM
Pat McCarthy
Producer
On this album12 produced
R
R.E.M.
Producer · Performer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Reveal

Who wrote Reveal?
Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, credited together on all twelve tracks.
How high did the single chart?
"Imitation of Life" reached number 83 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Jamie Candiloro and John Keane, with Bob Ludwig mastering.
Who produced it?
Pat McCarthy with the band.
Do the touring players write?
No. Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow played on the album and neither holds a credit on it.
How long is the album?
53:43 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Reveal Wikipedia: R.E.M. discography Wikipedia: R.E.M. Cover Art Archive: Reveal by R.E.M.