it is a type of sound filter that accentuates certain frequencies while downplaying others. Not so different in principle to what you might find in a simple tone control on a pedal or electric guitar. The wah wah still has a way of adding some extra spice and feeling...
BACKSTORY:Released on Election Day, R.E.M.’s major-label debut addressed themes both political and personal, further rocketing the band into the mainstream with a string of hit singles. SINGLES:“Orange Crush,”“Stand,”“Pop Song 89,”“Get Up” BAND:Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills...