R.E.M. has produced some of the most consistently fascinating, successful and honest music of the past 20+ years, combining lyrical and musical experimentation in ways that nonetheless are accessible to the mainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-hand interviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is a biographical exploration of the work and life ofthis seminal band. With a focus on the music and how it evolves from th e personalities within the group, this book provides new insights into R.E.M.'s creative process.