Automatic for the People — 1992

A hushed, autumnal masterpiece of strings and reflection, home to 'Everybody Hurts' and 'Nightswimming'. Their most emotionally resonant record. Beautiful and enduring. Holds up as a strong record in its own right, not just context.

On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.

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