R.E.M.
The essential R.E.M. records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Automatic for the PeopleR.E.M.Start here
Automatic for the People
A hushed, autumnal masterpiece of strings and reflection, home to 'Everybody Hurts' and 'Nightswimming'. Their most emotionally resonant record. Beautiful and enduring.
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2ReckoningR.E.M.Essential
Reckoning
A bright, jangly early peak of Southern mystery. Tuneful and beloved. A college-rock cornerstone.
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3MurmurR.E.M.Classic
Murmur
A murky, jangling debut that helped invent American college rock, lyrics half-buried and atmosphere thick. Mysterious and influential. The start of something.
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4DocumentR.E.M.Classic
Document
A sharper, political peak, home to 'It's the End of the World as We Know It'. Tuneful and huge. Their breakthrough.
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5Out of TimeR.E.M.Classic
Out of Time
A lush, eclectic blockbuster, home to 'Losing My Religion'. Tuneful and enormous. Their commercial peak.
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6New Adventures in Hi-FiR.E.M.Deep cut
New Adventures in Hi-Fi
A sprawling, road-recorded late peak. Bold and acclaimed. A fan favourite.