I read an interview with Michael Stipe where he would have either "reworked or scrapped" King of Comedy and You from Monster, which sounds about right. Two least remarkable tracks on the album, although I love the rest.

hahaha you can't be real

John's enthusiasm when it comes to music is always a breath of fresh air compared to…pretty much everywhere else. Thanks, Mac!

Very hard, not impossible.

Very hard, not impossible.

Theory confirmed: It's very hard to mess this song up.

Theory confirmed: It's very hard to mess this song up.

You don't need Jimmy for a Postal Service reunion, Ben! Just get John Roderick to help you or something.

You don't need Jimmy for a Postal Service reunion, Ben! Just get John Roderick to help you or something.

Watching the rock charts is almost like being a sports fan.
"Hooray, Black Keys!"
"Boo, Shinedown!"

Watching the rock charts is almost like being a sports fan.
"Hooray, Black Keys!"
"Boo, Shinedown!"