R.E.M.

alternative rock, college rock, folk rock, jangle pop

United States Est. 1980 Disbanded 2011

"A web of shimmering guitar lines interlaces with driving rhythms, creating a dense yet open sonic terrain that encourages exploration and reflection."

Quick Start

A good place to start with R.E.M. is…

Accelerate

2008

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Career Arc

R.E.M.'s discography from 1981 to 2019

1981 2000 2019

Radio Free Europe / Sitti... (1981) Chronic Town (1982) Murmur (1983) Talk About the Passion (1983) Radio Free Europe / There... (1983) Reckoning (1984) (Don't Go Back To) Rockvi... (1984) So. Central Rain (1984) Fables of the Reconstruct... (1985) Wendell Gee (1985) Driver 8 (1985) Feeling Gravitys Pull (1985) Cant Get There from Here (1985) Lifes Rich Pageant (1986) Superman (1986) Fall on Me (1986) Dead Letter Office (1987) Succumbs (1987) It's the End of the World... (1987) The One I Love (1987)

R.E.M. reshaped the landscape of alternative rock, carving out a space where introspection and surreal imagery could flourish alongside jangly guitars and unorthodox song structures.

R.E.M. reshaped the landscape of alternative rock, carving out a space where introspection and surreal imagery could flourish alongside jangly guitars and unorthodox song structures. Their emergence in the 1980s provided a blueprint for countless bands, demonstrating that commercial success could coexist with artistic integrity, inspiring a generation to embrace music that challenged mainstream norms. Their innovative approach lay in their dedication to atmosphere and mood, often prioritizing texture over traditional hooks. By employing unconventional time signatures and layered instrumentation, R.E.M. cultivated immersive soundscapes that felt both intimate and expansive, inviting listeners to explore the spaces between each note. This commitment to sonic experimentation not only redefined the expectations of rock music but also influenced the production techniques of future artists. Lyrically, R.E.M. often traverses themes of disconnection, existential inquiry, and societal critique, employing an impressionistic style that evokes more than it defines. With frontman Michael Stipe's enigmatic voice, their storytelling invites personal interpretation while maintaining an air of mystery—balancing sincerity with layers of irony that resonate deeply within the listener's experience.

Full discography

R.E.M.'s albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

108 releases • 45 albums • 4 EPS • 1981–2019

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Albums ()

Live at the Borderline 1991

2019

R.E.M. at the BBC

2018

Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions

2014

Complete Rarities: Warner Bros. 1988–2011

2014

Complete Rarities: I.R.S. 1982–1987

2014

7IN—83–88

2014

REMTV

2014

Document - 25th Anniversary Edition

2012

Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982–2011

2011

Collapse into Now

2011

Live from Austin, TX

2010

Accelerate

2008

R.E.M. Live

2007

And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987

2006

When the Light Is Mine: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987

2006

ITunes Originals – R.E.M.

2004

Around the Sun

2004

In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003

2003

In View: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003

2003

R.e.m.IX

2002

Reveal

2001

Man on the Moon

1999

Up

1998

New Adventures in Hi-Fi

1996

Road Movie

1996

Parallel

1995

Monster

1994

R.E.M.: Singles Collected

1994

The Automatic Box

1993

Automatic for the People

1992

The Best of R.E.M.

1991

Out of Time

1991

This Film Is On

1991

Pop Screen

1990

Christmas '89

1989

Green

1988

Eponymous

1988

Dead Letter Office

1987

Succumbs

1987

Lifes Rich Pageant

1986

Fables of the Reconstruction

1985

Reckoning

1984

Murmur

1983

Live at the Olympia

R.E.M.: In the Attic – Alternative Recordings 1985–1989

EPs ()

Live from London

2008

Vancouver Rehearsal Tapes

2003

Not Bad for No Tour

2001

Chronic Town

1982

Singles ()

We All Go Back to Where We Belong

2011

Discoverer

2011

Überlin

2011

Oh My Heart

2011

It Happened Today

2010

Man-Sized Wreath

2008

Hollow Man

2008

Supernatural Superserious

2008

Until the Day Is Done

2008

Wanderlust

2005

Electron Blue

2005

Aftermath

2004

Leaving New York

2004

Animal

2004

Bad Day

2003

I'll Take the Rain

2001

All the Way to Reno

2001

Imitation of Life

2001

The Great Beyond

1999

Suspicion

1999

At My Most Beautiful

1999

Lotus

1998

Daysleeper

1998

How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us

1997

Electrolite

1997

Bittersweet Me

1996

E-Bow the Letter

1996

Tongue

1995

Crush with Eyeliner

1995

Strange Currencies

1995

Bang and Blame

1995

What's the Frequency

1994

Find the River

1993

Nightswimming

1993

Everybody Hurts

1993

The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite

1993

Man on the Moon

1992

Drive

1992

Radio Song

1991

Near Wild Heaven

1991

Losing My Religion

1991

Get Up

1989

Pop Song 89

1989

Stand

1989

Orange Crush

1988

Finest Worksong

1988

It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

1987

The One I Love

1987

Superman

1986

Fall on Me

1986

Wendell Gee

1985

Driver 8

1985

Feeling Gravitys Pull

1985

Cant Get There from Here

1985

(Don't Go Back To) Rockville

1984

So. Central Rain

1984

Talk About the Passion

1983

Radio Free Europe / There She Goes Again

1983

Radio Free Europe / Sitting Still

1981

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Chronic Town (1982)

Murmur (1983)

Reckoning (1984)

Fables of the Recons... (1985)

Lifes Rich Pageant (1986)

Dead Letter Office (1987)

The Best of R.E.M. (1991)

This Film Is On (1991)

Automatic for the Pe... (1992)

The Automatic Box (1993)

Monster (1994)

R.E.M.: Singles Coll... (1994)

Parallel (1995)

New Adventures in Hi... (1996)

Road Movie (1996)

Up (1998)

Man on the Moon (1999)

Reveal (2001)

Not Bad for No Tour (2001)

R.e.m.IX (2002)

In Time: The Best of... (2003)

In View: The Best of... (2003)

Vancouver Rehearsal... (2003)

Around the Sun (2004)

ITunes Originals – R... (2004)

And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987

And I Feel Fine... T... (2006)

When the Light Is Mine: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987

When the Light Is Mi... (2006)

R.E.M. Live (2007)

Accelerate (2008)

Live from London (2008)

Live from Austin, TX (2010)

Collapse into Now (2011)

Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982–2011

Part Lies, Part Hear... (2011)

Document - 25th Anni... (2012)

Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions

Unplugged: The Compl... (2014)

Complete Rarities: Warner Bros. 1988–2011

Complete Rarities: W... (2014)

Complete Rarities: I... (2014)

7IN—83–88 (2014)

REMTV (2014)

R.E.M. at the BBC (2018)

Live at the Borderli... (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does R.E.M. sound like?

A web of shimmering guitar lines interlaces with driving rhythms, creating a dense yet open sonic terrain that encourages exploration and reflection. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock. Start with Automatic for the People.

What is the best R.E.M. album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Automatic for the People" (1992). It's the most representative of what makes R.E.M. worth hearing.

Who is R.E.M. for?

If you're into alternative rock and folk rock, R.E.M. is worth your time. A web of shimmering guitar lines interlaces with driving rhythms, creating a dense yet open sonic terrain that encourages exploration and reflection.

How many albums does R.E.M. have?

R.E.M. has 108 releases in their discography, including 45 albums and 4 EPs.

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