Name: Green
Brand: R.E.M.

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Catalogue number

325795

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-09-02

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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081227966454

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R.E.M.

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Concord Records

R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry. They gained early attention for their unique guitar style and distinct vocals. R.E.M. released their first single in 1981 and went on to achieve mainstream success with hits like "The One I Love". Known for their political and environmental concerns, they continued to evolve their sound throughout the years. In 2011, R.E.M. disbanded after a successful career spanning over three decades.

One of the pioneers of alternative rock, R.E.M.'s influence can be seen in subsequent acts such as Nirvana and Pavement. Their commercially successful albums "Out of Time" (1991) and "Automatic for the People" (1992) showcased a departure from their established sound. The band's versatility is evident in their more rock-oriented album "Monster" (1994). Despite some changes in musical style, R.E.M. continued to release music into the next decade with mixed critical and commercial success.

In recognition of their impact on the music industry, R.E.M. was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Throughout their career, they remained dedicated to touring and promoting important causes while playing large arenas worldwide.

green catapulted r.e.m. from campus cult favorites to rock stars of the highest order. the album contains three of the athens, georgia, quartet's most popular radio hits ("pop song 89," "stand," and "orange crush"), punching up the big rock hooks and letting the spooky independent production slip away. some diehard fans cried "sellout!" but that's a strange attitude given singer michael stipe's environmental activism. "i'm very scared of this world," he sings above jangling mandolins on "you are the everything." it's still unclear what he's trying to say, but at least we can understand the words this time.

Green

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