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R.E.M HQ's David Bell caught up with producer Jacknife Lee on the eve of the Dublin Olympia shows to discuss the Vancouver recording sessions and many other things, including influences, Grouse Lodge, R.E.M.'s Working Rehearsal, the producer's role, and Jacknife's iPod:

1. How's your summer been going up to this point Jacknife?

Garret Lee, aka Jacknife Lee, is currently producing R.E.M.'s next record. The band and Jacknife completed a three-week session at The Armoury in Vancouver, BC, back in May and have now settled in at Grouse Lodge in Ireland to work on more tracks, many of which will likely be debuted at the Olympia. "There is no model for R.E.M.," said Lee in an earlier interview. "Consistently one of the Great Bands, if not the greatest. They push themselves further than most, doing every time what is the goal for any artist--explore. These new songs are some their most exciting and visceral yet."