Horrible!
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By omastylie75
This has to be the worst sounding, over hyped band from the 80’s. His winey droning voice, makes me want vomit! Nails on a chalk board are gold compared to this garbage.
No Lyrics in the 80’s
5
By Vega63
Part of the massive appeal of R.E.M. is that most everyone was trying to figure out the words in the songs. Many campus dorm parties had kids sitting trying to decipher. So, despite not knowing the lyrics, the music and vocal tones where enough to make them the college campus favorites in the 80’s. (Now, just Google it. Which is ironic to finally read what he was singing about decades later, which peaks my interest all over again. GREAT ALBUM
incredibly notable compilation. different (maybe better) mixes
5
By Jason1225
I wrote this off for a long time, especially given the ‘and i feel fine’ compilation has a ton of great versions of classic IRS era songs. However, this has some great alternate mixes that really stand out from the original album versions. vocals and instrumentation are much clearer. Finest work song has a freaking horn section. great stuff!
This got me hooked on R.E.M.
5
By Mike McMichaelson
Near perfect compilation of this R.E.M. era, just forgot to add Perfect Circle and Swan Swan H and this is perfect. Still a great track selection, though.
Gateway drug to REM
5
By UE405
For a lot of folks who were late to the party, this was the gateway drug into REM. An excellent, essential compilation drawn from their first five albums, plus the rarity “Romance.”
Even if you have all of these songs on the proper albums, sometimes it’s just fun to listen to them in this order and remember.
Can't believe no one bought track three
5
By Loughery175
That's the best one here to me, save the modern radio hits from Document. Only wish the lyrics were more recognizable. They sound muddled over ("Romance" and "Gardening At Night") .
This is by far my Favorite REM album.
5
By Knoxfilm
Every song is awesome…what a collection.
