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R.E.M.

Bio

R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass guitar), and Bill Berry (drums and percussion). R.E.M. was one of the first popular alternative rock bands, and gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band's first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the band released its critically acclaimed debut album Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M. achieved a mainstream hit in 1987 with the single "The One I Love". The group signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1988, and began to espouse political and environmental concerns while playing large arenas worldwide.

Releases

  • rem:IX
    Imitation Of Life Imitation Of Life
    All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)
    R.E.M. At The BBC R.E.M. At The BBC
    Automatic for the People (25th anniversary edition) Automatic for the People (25th anniversary edition)
  • Out of Time (25th Anniversary Edition) Out of Time (25th Anniversary Edition)
    Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions
    Green (25th anniversary edition) Green (25th anniversary edition)
    Document (25th anniversary edition) Document (25th anniversary edition)
    Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011 Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011
  • Lifes Rich Pageant: Deluxe Edition Lifes Rich Pageant: Deluxe Edition
    Collapse Into Now Collapse Into Now
    Fables of the Reconstruction: Deluxe Edition Fables of the Reconstruction: Deluxe Edition
    Reckoning: Deluxe Edition Reckoning: Deluxe Edition
    Murmur: Deluxe Edition Murmur: Deluxe Edition
  • Accelerate Accelerate
    REM Live
    Aftermath
    Around The Sun Around The Sun
    Animal Animal
  • 'Best Of's 'Best Of's
    Bad Day Bad Day

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