R.E.M. - Crush With Eyeliner Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who provides backing vocals on 'Crush With Eyeliner'?

   Thurston Moore, the guitarist from Sonic Youth, provides backing vocals on 'Crush With Eyeliner.'

2. Which album features 'Crush With Eyeliner'?

   'Crush With Eyeliner' is featured on R.E.M.'s ninth studio album, 'Monster,' released in 1994.

3. What inspired Michael Stipe to write 'Crush With Eyeliner'?

   Michael Stipe was inspired by the New York Dolls and their ability to exaggerate songs, making them sound sleazy and over the top.

4. When did Michael Stipe start writing 'Crush With Eyeliner'?

   'Crush With Eyeliner' was one of the first songs Michael Stipe wrote after a five-month period of writer's block following the death of his friend, actor River Phoenix, in 1993.

5. Who directed the music video for 'Crush With Eyeliner'?

   The music video for 'Crush With Eyeliner' was directed by Spike Jonze and features a group of Japanese teens dancing and lip-synching to the song.

6. What other well-known songs are mentioned in the same context as 'Crush With Eyeliner' in the articles?

   'Crush With Eyeliner' is mentioned alongside R.E.M.'s 'Man On the Moon,' Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know,' and songs by artists like Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and OutKast in the provided articles.