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I was not familiar with REM and bought this album as my first. I was pleased. I had no expectations because I, literally, totally unfamiliar with them. The music was pleasing to the ear. It was calming. The only thing lacking (for me) was any punches. No great swells of excitement. Not that it was boring. Just sort of easy listening. Pleasant. But, nothing at all to get excited about.
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There are only two songs, Everybody Hurts and Man on the Moon on this over publicized CD. If Losing my Religion were on it, I would purchase again, but Im sure I can find another CD that has all 3 songs. Thanks for asking
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Although R.E.M.'s releases are many, this is R.E.M. at the top of their game. 25 years later, it seems almost in hindsight, like it was 25 years before it's time. coming from someone who listens to a spectrum of genres from jazz to bluegrass, rock, and world music, this is R.E.M.'s masterpiece, and is in my top 10 albums of all time. without sounding dramatic, it could possibly change your world for a couple of bucks. The tone and continuity of this album are in a way, somewhat like Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. The album is a brilliant mix and mastered beautifully. it has a theme of happiness, loss, joy, confusion, and friendship. It was created at a point when R.E.M. was coming of age, and the band was realizing that being rock stars has a huge down side, and that life and friendship, and family, and each other, are the only things that are really important. Lyrically, the bands crystal ball seemed to be correct both in the realm of politics, and how we are becoming distant from each other as the days pass. this was in 1992, before social media, cell phones, etc. were barely in existence. for the few that may not have heard this; take a listen. the history itself is fascinating. The lyrics are moving, and the music just happens to be brilliant. it is sweet, angry, sad, and incredibly blissful, all on one album. -o.m.Read full review
Firstly, I was born in Athens, GA and now live in Marietta, GA. In high school (Class of '90) I was a metalhead for the most part and my antithesis were those being groomed for the UGA experience-naturally avid fans of REM, Drivin' and Cryin', etc. I couldn't stomach it and it wasn't until years had passed and I began to digest more and more music that I began to grudgingly allow these native sons some credit. This album is not the hitfest that got everyone's attention as we crossed over from the 80's to the 90's but is a nice maturation of REM; by the album's release in 1992, much had changed in musical consciousness across this land and I probably would've enjoyed it but 'twas not to be. I just recently bought it and now I'm in my thirties....all that being said, I think it really stands ye olde test of time. I guess it probably was a comfortable analogue to many classmates' growth and was a background track to their consumerist lack of political/social/environmental awareness-Birkenstock shopping music, if you will. But REM did try to connect and there is a poignancy on this album that's kind of touching-surely it began to drive the masses away and by the mid-90's things all over musicland began to die. In conclusion, I think this one separated the radioheads from the fans, which is usually what happens with popular bands. Looking at the derivative, desperate, fallout state of things now, it's pretty reassuring to visit REM. (How many generations have said that kind of thing?)Read full review
I had forgotten just how good this album was. The song " Everybody Hurts Sometime" will be used as an anthem to those of us who are working to make Military Veterans and others aware that there is hope and help and they are not alone. Veteran suicides are still happening at a rate of 22 a day. This is a timely song and album to raise awareness, and to be there for those who feel alone, lost, or helpless. Please buy this album, enjoy the music, And help us raise awareness of this national tragedy ! Thank You
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