R.E.M.
R.E.M. were an American alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980. Pioneers of the alternative rock genre, their jangly guitar sound and Michael Stipe's enigmatic lyrics influenced countless bands. Albums like 'Murmur' and 'Document' defined 1980s college rock.
Origin: Athens, Georgia, USA · Years active: 1980–2011
Biography
R.E.M. were an American alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980. Pioneers of the alternative rock genre, their jangly guitar sound and Michael Stipe's enigmatic lyrics influenced countless bands. Albums like 'Murmur' and 'Document' defined 1980s college rock.
Key 1980s albums
- Murmur (1983)
- Reckoning (1984)
- Fables of the Reconstruction (1985)
- Life's Rich Pageant (1986)
- Document (1987)
- Green (1988)
- Out of Time (1991)
- Automatic for the People (1992)
Essential songs
- Losing My Religion (1991)
- It's the End of the World as We Know It (1987)
- The One I Love (1987)
- Everybody Hurts (1992)
- Radio Free Europe (1983)
- Driver 8 (1985)
- Fall on Me (1986)
- So. Central Rain (1984)
Genres
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