The song was ready. Everything was there: Bass, drums, extra percussion and a smattering of guitars. The country-rock track, recorded over numerous sessions, was ready to appear on R.E.M.’s new album.

Produced by: Plain Pat Plain Pat: “We did this in Hawaii during the early stages. I already had it sampled, and I was just playing it and Cudi was like, ‘Oh man, I like that,’ and we tracked it out.

SOUNDS LIKE: A better 808's & Heartbreak, with popier hooks, and darker verses. FUN FACT: The Clipse and Snoop Dogg were both slated to be featured on the album, back when the project was still titled ...