Josie And The Pussycats
R.E.M. · Other Songs - R.E.M.
Long tails and ears for hats
Guitars and Marshall stacks
Hot, sweet, super cool
Don't ya know these kitties rule
Hurry, hurry
We've been going over the master plan
Driving in our custom printed van
Practicing for hours
Don't you know that
Soon no matter where you go
We'll be on your radio
Josie and the Pussyats
Hot licks, we'll give ya that
Stone foxes, that's a fact
Josie and the Pussycats
Even though we're playin' in our garage
Soon we'll have a massive entourage
Goin' triple platinum
You'll just watch us climbin' up the Bilboard Charts
Breakin' records, breakin' hearts
Let's go!
Josie and the Pussycats
Long tails and ears for hats
We know just where it's at
East, west, north, or south
Guaranteed to rock the house
Josie and the Pussycats
Josie and the Pussycats
Josie And The Pussycats
Released on R.E.M.'s 1988 album Out Of Time, "Josie And The Pussycats" stands as a defining track of the band's late-period sound. The song blends the group's signature jangly guitar work with a driving, danceable rhythm that marked a shift toward a more polished, pop-oriented approach. Featuring the distinctive vocals of Peter Buck and the harmonies of Mike Mills, the recording captures the band's ability to merge indie rock sensibilities with accessible pop structures. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key example of the New York rock scene's influence on 1980s alternative music. The track's enduring appeal lies in its infectious energy and its role in solidifying R.E.M.'s status as a major force in the genre.