Back in time

12 April 2023

Band: R.E.M.
Active: 1981-2011

Album: MURMUR – debut LP
Released: 12 April 1983,
40 years ago today.
Score: #36 in the US

Pitchfork: “There’s a historical component to Murmur that often gets lost: In 1983, R.E.M. sounded unique. No bands were combining these particular influences in this particular way, which made this debut sound not only new but even subversive: a sharp reimagining of rock tropes.” Score: 10/10.

TUTV: The supreme start of a supreme career.

The sublime single Radio Free Europe.

MURMUR on Spotify.

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R.E.M: Bio – Discography