R.E.M. -- "New Adventures In Hi-Fi" Concord Records; For their tenth studio album, R.E.M. experimented with new sonic textures--the album is filled with cinematic imagery, dissonant notes and haunting effects. The band wrote and recorded much of 1996's New Adventures in Hi-Fi while on the road, and that vibe is reflected in themes throughout the album's songs. New Adventures was certified platinum in the US and the UK, and includes singles «E-Bow the Letter» (featuring Patti Smith) and «Bittersweet Me.» "New Adventures In Hi-Fi" has now been released on R.E.M.'s new label Concord.