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Green
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Green
R.E.M.
1988
- Album Summary
Green is the sixth studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on November 7, 1988, by Warner Bros. Records. The second album to be produced by the band and Scott Litt, it continued to explore political issues both in its lyrics and packaging. The band experimented on the album, writing major-key rock songs and incorporating new instruments into their sound including the mandolin, as well as switching their original instruments on other songs. Upon its release, Green was a critical and commercial success. To promote Green, the band embarked on an 11-month world tour and released four singles from the album: "Orange Crush", "Stand", "Pop Song 89", and "Get Up". Nirvana singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain listed it in his top 50 albums of all time. In 1989, Sounds ranked the album at number 62 in its list of "The Top 80 Albums from the '80s." In 1993, The Times ranked the album at number 70 in their list of "The 100 Best Albums of All Time". In 2013, NME ranked it at number 274 in its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
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Wed May 17 2023
5
I’m shocked to see only one 5 star review for this. All I can say is what this meant to me when it came out. As a kid who was unsure of where or how to fit in, this was a world that I could inhabit. This was a place that felt like it belonged to me and that had tremendous depths to explore. Maybe it doesn’t sound new or different because of everything that’s been influenced by it. It was just serious enough to take seriously, just fun enough to be fun, just rocking enough to be rock, and just different enough from everything else to define the alternative. For an album this weird to be as successful as it was in the monoculture times, and break through to present itself to kids like me was almost a miracle. It was a gateway to a million other things but on its own it just about saved me.
Sat May 20 2023
5
I always remembered not liking this band based on the singles I’d heard but this slapped. The Wrong Child is the best song on this album.
Sat Aug 05 2023
5
When I was a kid in 1990, a mere nine year old little shit, REM was one my favorite bands. I mean, I had never heard one of their albums and didn’t know their name, but I loved one of their songs. Truthfully, I didn’t even know that the song was theirs or that they were even an actual rock band. (If you’re over 40, you might know where I’m going with this…) The song was “Stand” and I only knew it because it was the theme song for my favorite television show, “Get a Life”. I don’t think I even knew REM was an actual, legitimate rock band until a few years later: I just figured the network just hired some random musicians to write a theme song for their brilliant sitcom starring Chris Elliot. For the uninitiated, Get a Life was a sitcom that aired on the burgeoning Fox network from 1990-1992. It starred Chris Elliot as 30 year old man-child who lived above his parent’s garage and was a paperboy (bicycle and all) for a living. The episodes were always off-beat and surreal with several of them ending with Chris Elliot’s character, Chris Peterson, dying. It was unlike anything on television at the time and for 9 year old me it was the perfect comedy: A live action slapstick cartoon. It’s still one of my favorite television shows ever and is at least partially responsible shaping my sense of humor through childhood and as an adult…a truly formative piece of art in my life. Here’s a brief synopsis of one of my favorite episodes, “Neptune 2000”, lifted from the internet: “When Chris was 12 he got a job as a paperboy so he could buy a submarine from the back of a comic book. Four to six hundred weeks later, when the kit arrives, Chris and his father put it together; however when they embark on the sub's maiden voyage (in Chris's bathtub) they become trapped.” Every time I’ve heard the opening organ riff from “Stand” over the last 33 years, I’ve thought about that episode or visualized the opening credits of the show where Chris gets distracted by an attractive lady in lingerie picking up her newspaper from her front lawn (it was Fox in the early 90’s, a scantily clad lady was practically a prerequisite) and crashes his bike into a parked car. Because of their association with “Get a Life”, REM will always get respect from me, even if I don’t like a lot of the music they released after this record. Green, clearly, is more than just “Stand”. It is a fantastic record and I’ve never really given it an in-depth, thorough listen until day. What a great record, it makes me realize that maybe I’ve been a little too harsh on REM over the years. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to watch some “Get a Life”. You should do the same…and while you’re at it, make sure you check out the TV show. Zing!
Sun May 14 2023
4
Really good alternative rock from the band that invented alternative rock. Crunchy and melodic. A lot of this really great, but there are a couple of points where the quality dips. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Orange Crush Date listened: 13/05/23
Tue Apr 25 2023
5
I got my spine I got my orange crush Also Stipe just makes a meal of the word ‘conscious’. Legend.
Mon May 22 2023
5
I’ve said before that Green is in my top 5 REM albums, fighting it out with Life’s Rich Pageant for top spot, while Automatic for the People holds the door shut to keep Murmur from getting in. I divide REM into two eras, there are more but I’ll keep it simple. The two eras are Before Document and After Document. Green is the best of that latter period. It updates some styles from the earlier period and takes the rock elements that came in during Document. I was 19 when Green came out and it was in constant rotation. They’re all pretty great, but standouts for me are Pop Song 89, Orange Crush, The Wrong Child, World Leader Pretend and the Untitled cut that ends the album. Heck, even Stand, though killed by overplay at the time, is a pop gem with its Cars-like chorus. It was great to revisit this album!
Fri Jun 09 2023
5
Trying to articulate what makes R.E.M. so great is as difficult as trying to deconstruct Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics. They are hard to pin down, but their sound walks a delicate line between an uplifting and heartbreaking. In a word: beautiful. Something that rock music tends to shy away from. That beauty most likely stems from a certain vulnerability they display, particularly in Michael Stipe's voice.
Fri Jun 30 2023
4
I think I always thought of this album as the midway point between R.E.M being an indy band and getting huge. The one album that could keep everyone happy. Life’s Rich Pageant was always my favourite but can’t argue this one.
Wed May 17 2023
5
Great 80's album.
Thu May 18 2023
5
just wow.
Sat May 20 2023
5
Really enjoyed this, not as good as automatic but a little better than murmur and document in my opinions 5/5.
Mon May 29 2023
5
4/5
Wed Jun 14 2023
5
This is classic R.E.M. right here. Solid album all around.
Fri Jun 16 2023
5
What an interesting sound. Every song on this album is a standout.
Thu Jun 22 2023
5
Love it!
Tue Jun 27 2023
5
This is the first REM album I owned and listened to in repeat forever. This album is so full of nostalgia for me and that may color my rating a bit. You Are the Everything and World Leader Pretend are my two favorite non hit tracks, but honestly there isn’t a single song that doesn’t hit home for me. My advice is…Go Listen to it now!
Thu Jul 13 2023
5
Been on an REM kick since I got Automatic for the People two months ago. Probably would’ve listened to this today even if it wasn’t generated
Fri Jul 21 2023
5
Sometimes I feel like I can't even sing I'm very scared for this world, I'm very scared for me Eviscerate your memory Here's a scene You're in the backseat laying down, the windows wrap around To the sound of the travel and the engine All you hear is time stand still in travel And feel such peace and absolute The stillness still that doesn't end But slowly drifts into sleep The greatest thing you've ever seen And they're there for you For you alone, you are the everything Amazing album in its theme and its lyrics, and also in its encapsulation of the feeling of a decade. I dont always agree with this list, but this is definitely one of the albums that everyone should hear. 5/5
Thu Aug 03 2023
5
Brilliant album
Mon Aug 07 2023
5
Pretty perfect. The end of their second three-album cycle, moving from the janglemumble sound of the first three, to world-conquering titans. The first time I can really hear the mandolin in their work - crucial to the track that made them global megastars. There's another list song (I remember california), a dry run for a more straightforward acoustic ballad (Hairshirt) and a fistful of ironic powerpop songs (Stand, Orange Crush, Pop song). So, excellence as usual.
Fri Aug 11 2023
5
Today's album is a golden one! R.E.M. are an alt rock/post punk band from the United States. In the 80's, these guys were trailblazers for the genre of alt rock. Interestingly, I reviewed a Husker Du album last week, and they were another trendsetter for the genre. R.E.M. made it big, Husker Du remained a cult favourite. Michael Stipe's strange cryptic lyrics blend seamlessly into the folkish musical accompaniment. Apparently this album was the first to include mandolin, making this one closer to folk rock than its predecessors. Stand, Orange Crush, and Pop Song 89 were all radio favourites, and are phenomenal songs. These alone are enough to warrant a 5 star rating. There isn't a dud on this record at all. Overall, an amazing rock record. I've listened to it many times before, and will continue to. I've had R.E.M. on shuffle all day now! Favourite songs: Orange Crush, Stand, Pop Song 89, Turn You Inside-Out, World Leader Pretend, Untitled, You Are The Everything, I Remember California, Get Up Least favourite songs: Hairshirt 5/5
Sun Aug 27 2023
5
É sempre fundamental escutar mais R.E.M
Mon Aug 28 2023
5
Should we talk about the weather? Should we talk about the government? No, I think we should talk about this album by R.E.M. Green was my introduction to this band so I'm not going to lie, I'm flat out biased. Over time it doesn't always hold the number one spot in my heart when it comes to their records, but it does occasionally claim the throne. As an aside, we are all, always, allowed to change our minds when it comes to matters of taste; and music is certainly within the domain of taste-based conversation. Mike Mills, the not-so-secret weapon of the band, is a revelation on this record. When I hear him sing his backing lines like "Get up, Get up" or "Freedom" the hair on the back of my neck and arms stands up as I get the feels. His contributions always bring an additional emotional layer as well as rounding out the sound. Songs like You Are Everything are necessary precursors to later hits a la Losing My Religion, and yet they are themselves affecting touchstones of a time in our lives when we held someone as absolutely essential to our being and being in the world. Let's not forget that this album moves effortlessly between such emotional songs and uptempo pop. We get a dose of the pop as the opener does what it says on the tin. Later we shift into it with Stand, which, pardon the pun, Stands out in that category. Hey, just another aside, as we're free-associating on this record: It was R.E.M.'s Stand and the Pixies Here Comes Your Man that were in serious rotation on MTV together and both secretly sneaking in more twangy guitar than I would've otherwise consented to. In retrospect it makes sense that we'd see a rise in indie-country sounds in the wake of that much play. World Leader Pretend, Orange Crush, Turn You Inside Out, I Remember California...I mean c'mon, every song deserves its own exegesis uncovering the influences, drawing connections and otherwise celebrating the craft of songwriting. But I only have a few minutes to write this review and I'd rather be listening to this great record than typing.
Tue Aug 29 2023
5
A lot more political than I was expecting REM to be, though maybe that's because I know very little music of theirs. Great songs and a very solid sound
Fri Sep 15 2023
5
Always loved this one! REM outstanding band!
Mon Sep 18 2023
5
This is a favourite of mine from the early 90s. I like it more than Out of Time. Weird themes and great sounds.
Mon Sep 18 2023
5
Every time I hit an R.E.M. album I end up spending the entire day listening to them. Such an amazing band. This record only produced 1 or 2 hits but the whole thing is great.
Sun Sep 24 2023
5
My second favorite REM album
Fri Apr 21 2023
4
Very good
Wed Apr 26 2023
4
I liked a lot of these songs, but for whatever reason this didn't hit as a full album for me
Tue May 02 2023
4
A bit mixed. I enjoyed the album, but not as much as I thought I would. There are a couple of pretty great songs here such as World Leader Pretend or Orange Crush. But also a couple that border on the boring and on the whole the album doesn't seem very cohesive. REM can and did do better than this, so I'm not sure why this one is so popular. Worst of the 4 REM albums we've had so far. Still rounding it up from 3.5 stars though, but just barely.
Wed May 03 2023
4
R.E.M. seemed to be THE alternative band of the 80's. Originally backed by I.R.S. Records (with A&M as their distributor), R.E.M. enjoyed a successful run of albums before jumping over to Warner Bros. With better overseas distribution and maintaining creative control, R.E.M. set out to try new things on Green. Mandolin, accordion, cello, and steel guitar are broken out to bring new sonic textures to the signature R.E.M. sound. Oddly enough, it's the song Orange Crush that stands out as the best on the album, and it's without any of the new approaches to songwriting. If we're talking brass tacks, R.E.M.'s run in the 80's is great, no matter which album you choose. There's a consistent songwriting quality that gives their brand an alternative rock something to appreciate.
Tue May 09 2023
4
Excellent album - the remastered version sounds phenomenal. 4.3/5
Wed May 10 2023
4
Very good album - I missed it first time round, because I didn't start listening to them until Losing My Religion. If I'd heard this, I wonder if I'd have been hooked then.
Tue May 16 2023
4
the end of REM as i know it, and i feel fine
Fri May 19 2023
4
That's is is REM transitioning their sound out of the Friends coffee shop era and into their later more mature sound. It's good, but there are better in the discography to come.
Mon May 22 2023
4
I liked it! Reminded me very much of the hip. Gonna listen to some more REM. 8/10
Mon May 22 2023
4
In my opinion, this is R.E.M.’s breakthrough album: they finally produced an album that’s great to listen to from to finish and is filled with hits. Out of Time took affairs further, yes, but I’m perfectly happy with Green. Here’s for an album I had so much good time with during the nineties (mostly)!
Tue May 23 2023
4
Notable tracks include single "Orange Crush" and "The Wrong Child" along with "World Leader Pretend". Michael Stipe has a very unique and recognizable voice, and it works extremely well with the sound of the rest of the band and music they make. My first introduction to R.E.M. was "Orange Crush" when we had to analyze the lyrics during my one and only stint in summer school for English between 7th and 8th grade, and while it never made me outright pursue listening to more, it's a fantastic introduction to R.E.M. in general. I would later go on to hear and listen to their other widely known hits such as "It's The End of The World..." and "Losing My Religion" and enjoying them immensely. If I had to change one thing about this album I would probably remove "Stand". It's a not a bad song, but I don't think it adds much to the rest of the album. A solid album, with it being their 6th overall, Green definitely deserves to be listened to at least once, and perhaps I might come back to it someday.
Thu May 25 2023
4
Ok, this REM album was lit. Got all the bops locked and loaded. I still can't get over the vocalists voice, but we stan a legendary band.
Fri May 26 2023
4
I do like a little bit of REM tbh: sounded much like their other music but there is something I love about that. That voice is found no where else in music and it just screams america in such a cool way. Until now I had only listened to 4-5 of their most famous songs but I will definitely think about listening to others.
Mon May 29 2023
4
A good record but not one I’d really need to hear again. Stand was a highlight for me, maybe because I already knew it.
Mon May 29 2023
4
Really good. This is the best REM record I’ve heard but I feel like it’s not as talked about as Murmur or Automatic.
Wed May 31 2023
4
Iconic. Standouts: Stand, Orange Crush, Pop Song '89 Others: Get Up, Hairshirt, I Remember California, You Are Everything, World Leader Pretend. 4/5
Thu Jun 01 2023
4
Je mettrais 3,5. Très bien, j’ai like 2 tunes. Rock slow.
Tue Jun 06 2023
4
I’ve got my spine 🩻I’ve got my orange crush 🍊
Sat Jun 10 2023
4
Favorite song: Pop Song 89
Mon Jun 12 2023
4
Bon rock solide mais original, avec sa propre personnalité, propos décapants
Wed Jun 14 2023
4
It's very evocative of the late 80s and there are some classic tracks
Wed Jun 14 2023
4
It's been a while since I've listened to Green. It was good to get back to some R.E.M. I apparently have missed hearing a few songs ("Get Up", "You Are the Everything", "World Leader Pretend"). There are other favorites on this album too, but I've heard them more recently ("Stand", "Orange Crush") and they didn't sound quite as fresh as the forgotten favorites. Green is an album that you can hear hints of the following album (Out of Time) with mandolin parts, and the delivery of Michael Stipe's lyrics. I think that Green still has strong ties to early R.E.M. too. Green is definitely a pivot point between the R.E.M. of new discovery, to the band that filled arenas during the 1990s. I should visit Green more often.
Sat Jun 17 2023
4
This list has really forced me to really reckon with whether I like REM or not. They’re on here like five times! Turns out I do. Orange crush rules and the rest of the album ain’t half bad
Sun Jun 18 2023
4
I love Michael Stipe and REM. This album didn’t grab me as much as the others. A few great songs like Stand and Orange Crush of course. It’s not bad enough to give it a 3 so I’m giving it a four!
Sat Jun 24 2023
4
Rem classic
Tue Jun 27 2023
4
The singer of R.E.M. has such a distinct voice. I honestly didn't think he was American. I've never listened to R.E.M. outside of their hits. Guitar and the mandolin/ukelele are on point in "You Are The Everything" and "The Wrong Child". Reminds me of Eddie Vedder. Orange Crush rules.
Tue Jun 27 2023
4
R.E.M. is one of those bands that I heard a lot of growing up, but never really liked very much for the lead singer's voice. Always kind of imagined a Kermit the Frog like character when listening as a kid. Anyway.. Listening today, I can appreciate a lot of what this album has to offer. R.E.M. made some damned catchy pop music that inside of a 41 minute runtime hit all the highs (Pop Song 89, Orange Crush, Stand) and lows (The Wrong Child, Hairshirt, Untitled) servicably. Overall a 4/5 for a clean, very listenable album with Orange Crush, Stand, and Pop Song 89.
Wed Jul 05 2023
4
Some of the best of the 80s Will listen to again
Thu Jul 06 2023
4
Not my favorite REM album but it is very good
Sat Jul 08 2023
4
First listen Getting some very summery vibes from this Orange Crush and Stand may be my new favourite REM songs Favourite tracks: Pop Song 89, Stand, World Leader Pretend, The Wrong Child, Orange Crush
Mon Jul 10 2023
4
Number two from R.E.M., and that's two so far that don't include "Losing My Religion." Yes, I'm going to point that out on all of them. I'd be lying if I said I made it through this album without stopping to listen to "Losing My Religion" a few times on loop. That said, this is a great one. Michael Stipe's voice is so distinct, it just gives a cool edge to this music which, otherwise, might not have been all that great. Though lyrically, these guys really know what they're doing. Great songwriting. Some undeniable bangers on here, like "Stand" and "Orange Crush." Really like these guys, they've got the sauce. Favorite tracks: Orange Crush, Stand, You are the Everything, Untitled. Album art: A yellowed-out shot of what seems to be a treeline seen from below? Not entirely sure. It's not bad. The font is nice and strong. Not terribly memorable but it's good enough. 4/5
Mon Jul 10 2023
4
These guys just have a knack for catchy music and great melody. Good real guitar and drums, maybe a little mandolin too?
Mon Jul 10 2023
4
Great
Tue Jul 11 2023
4
Great album! Orange Crush is the standout.
Fri Jul 14 2023
4
Pretty damn good! Standouts: Pop Song '89, Stand, Orange Crush, Get Up. 4/5
Sun Jul 16 2023
4
Love REM, but feel they were still finding their way after a massive change in sound with this album.
Tue Jul 18 2023
4
good good
Wed Jul 19 2023
4
Vet album, lekkere nummers, mooie stem, af en toe rockend.
Mon Jul 24 2023
4
Existing between perhaps the band two best albums this middle child certainly has its own personality but doesn’t offer the staying power of its older or younger brothers. It’s still a SOLID late 1980s alternative album. Pieced together by superb production and Michael Stipes manic performance.
Tue Jul 25 2023
4
Rock-pop de R.E.M. Dos megahits. Un 4.
Sat Jul 29 2023
4
R.E.M. is one of my favorite bands though these my commercial aimed songs like Pop Song 89 and Stand push me away a bit. World Leader Pretend, Orange Crush, Turn You Inside-Out and You are the Everything are the strong songs on this album that i think fondly about. Much more introspective, with either the thoughtful tone of World Leader or the more aggressive energy of Orange Crush... both are done so well. Thoroughly enjoy this album, but the pop market aimed songs here don't age so well.
Sat Jul 29 2023
4
Has anyone ever noticed that Fall On Me (I know, it's not on this album) sounds like he's saying "Banh Mi"? This is a fine album, but Life's Rich Pageant is more reflective of the band.
Sat Jul 29 2023
4
You can't really go wrong with any of the albums REM put out in the 80s. Green is probably my least favorite of that era, although it's still better than most albums that came out in '88. It's one of their most accessible of their earlier albums, and the band is solid as always. Graded on the curve of their own work though, this is a bit of a mixed bag. Most of the singles I can take or leave, but there are some excellent deep tracks worth listening to. High 3, rounded to a 4. Fave Songs: Orange Crush, World Leader Pretend, Hairshirt, I Remember California, You Are the Everything, Stand
Mon Jul 31 2023
4
Ja! Weer eens een echt fijn album!
Mon Jul 31 2023
4
Geweldige band! Ongelooflijk hoe ze zo simpel zulke toffe liedjes hebben kunnen schrijven. Helden!
Mon Jul 31 2023
4
Leuk
Fri Aug 04 2023
4
3.7
Fri Aug 04 2023
4
My least favorite songs were still listenable, which is more than I can say for some of the other albums I've heard through the 1000 albums generator. In general, I enjoy the type of pop-rock that R.E.M. does, so while this album wasn't the strongest I've heard from them, it's still pretty good.
Tue Aug 08 2023
4
Enjoyed this one. I'd give it another listen for sure.
Fri Aug 11 2023
4
R.E.M. has long been one of my favorite bands. I had this album along with all of their first decade or so of releases. This album is fantastic. They are always such interesting and thought-provoking writers, composers, and performers. And they have that rare wonderful quality that I happen to personally admire and value: they have their own signature sound and style. I can always tell when it's an R.E.M. song even when I haven't heard it before. I always appreciated and admired Peter Buck's guitar style, and now as an amateur beginner guitarist, I hear even more clearly his artistry. I love that he isn't one for big screaming solos. Nothing against those, they can be a lot of fun, but I have always loved how he composes and performs in such a way that his work is beautifully interwoven into their music, supports it seamlessly and brilliantly, and is definitely "his" work, yet it never overpowers the rest of the group. Rare and very, very cool. Michael Stipe's lyricism and vocal work is always great to my ears. And I think Mike Mills is superb. To me, he and Peter Buck should be mentioned more often in the discussions of rock "greats" but I get that because of they and their group's general approach to their craft, they don't really get the attention they deserve. Bill Berry always played great, too, and I was really sad when he had to leave the group for health reasons. Look at his contributions to the band as a writer, too. As with the others, there is more to him than meets the eye. So nice to hear this album once again -- thanks, 1001 Albums project!
Thu Aug 17 2023
4
BEST SONGS: -Stand -I Remember California
Thu Aug 17 2023
4
Strong overall album. One I've never actually listened all the way through, but am familiar with many of the tracks. Definitely one to own.
Thu Aug 17 2023
4
Typical country music, done a little better
Mon Aug 21 2023
4
The first half of this album has a playful sense of humor. I really like the opening track “Pop Song 89.” The second half rocks a little more. “Orange Crush” is excellent. And the closing track, “Untitled,” is beautiful. I love the layered backing vocals. R.E.M. are great at writing pop songs but they do it with their own distinct style. Lyrics are excellent too.
Tue Aug 22 2023
4
Transition album, from “I can’t understand what he’s saying” to “I can understand him but I don’t know what he means.” Great album though, with a few of my favorites from them, especially Orange Crush and the beautifully dreamy You Are the Everything.
Tue Aug 22 2023
4
It turns out I like R.E.M. more than I thought. Solid album, although Stand has to be one of the most annoying songs. My favorite song, Orange Crush, still has that special something after all these years. I don't think I could listen to hours of this band, but I could certainly listen here & there when the mood strikes.
Wed Aug 23 2023
4
Classic REM album I already knew. Pretty much what I expected.
Fri Aug 25 2023
4
Inching towards 5 stars - the first half of the album is sublime, and the run of songs from You Are The Everything through to World Leader Pretend is god tier. But the second half of the album never quite holds my attention. Still an all time classic.
Mon Aug 28 2023
4
Now this is more like it! REM was the first gig I went to with my ex. Still like them though
Tue Aug 29 2023
4
Liked a lot of these songs, some I knew and some I didn't
Thu Aug 31 2023
4
"Green" finds R.E.M. in a transitional period, between the slightly more pop/folk direction they'd pursue, and the college rock past they had just come from. As a fan, it's not my favorite records, but there are some worse. I'm also just a sucker for Michael Stipe's lyrics and deadpan delivery. Call it a 3.5, bumped due to prior bias. Favorite tracks: "Pop Song 89", "You Are The Everything", "Orange Crush"
Tue Sep 05 2023
4
Not the best REM album, but still one that I enjoy listening to. 3.5/5
Sun Sep 10 2023
4
This is the first record I remember hearing as a kid by R.E.M. I can still sing every word.
Wed Sep 13 2023
4
A blast from late high school early college! The sound is so unique and distinctive and transportive to a particular time and place. Stipe’s nasal tonality is best in small doses so I will continue to enjoy this band that way!
Mon Sep 18 2023
4
Nice
Mon Sep 18 2023
4
Again some surprisingly good songs! R.E.M. has a lot to offer!
Mon Sep 18 2023
4
The vocals dominate in a way that makes me feel like most songs are similar, his voice is just so powerful. But it's a really chill listen that I enjoyed still.
Mon Sep 18 2023
4
Punt d'inflexió en la carrera de la banda, porta de sortida de ser el grup preferit en les ràdios universitàries nordamericanes, porta d'entrada com a una de les bandes d'estadis més importants dels '90. La seva personalitat marcadíssima no es perd, però agafa nous matissos, una nova maduresa que desenvoluparan en els següents treballs. A mig passet de les 5 estrelles
Mon Sep 18 2023
4
Riding off the success of Document, this is their most experimental release, with songs instead toward a more accessible form of alt rock that's happier but just as janglier. Just like Document, the production is phenomenal and the vocals are clear, making for some really catchy tunes. It's an entertaining listen. The songs are pretty good, and a few could be ranked among the best in their discography, but most of them just gave me the impression of "wow that sounds pretty cool / pleasant" and not much more, especially the second half.
Thu Sep 21 2023
4
verde
Fri Sep 22 2023
4
Love this album. Been a while, but it's part of my growing-up soundscape. All the classic songs are still fantastic :)