Name: Murmur
Brand: R.E.M.

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4479700142

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-11-25

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Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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044797001420

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

R.E.M.

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

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.

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/r-e-m-cf85982b-749f-4e78-9064-31c3a210aa2a">R.E.M.'s</a> full-length debut is a landmark album that set the standard for the next 10 years of indie rock.

The Athens quartet combined <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/the-byrds">Byrdsy</a>, folk-rock guitar jangle with obscurantist lyrics and a post-punk compositional sensibility to create a vibrant new sound that would soon be imitated by every high-school poet with a Rickenbacker guitar. <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/r-e-m-cf85982b-749f-4e78-9064-31c3a210aa2a">R.E.M</a>. was also one of the first bands to make the long, hard journey from college radio (when it was still college radio) to mainstream acceptance, and managed the difficult task of maintaining its integrity at every step along the way. A modern classic.

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/murmur-b582aa05-d8ae-441d-b1f8-3c5622b5f73d">LP available here.</a>

Murmur

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