I would not discover REM until the next LP, Recogning, but you can hear how REM has now polished their sound leading to even greater things ahead.

Each song begs your participation, the most earnest album ever. The joy of listening to Murmur never diminishes. A colossal achievement.

Come on GenXer’s, get with it. This album is timeless. I fell in LOVE with Michael’s vocals, from the first note that floated into my ear from Album88, UGA’s alternative radio station in 1984. They were broadcasting from Athens Ga ☺️. R.E.M quickly became my favorite band, and defined my generation. Sure, we had lots of other alternative groups; Siouxsie, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Bronski Beat… I could go on and on. I loved them all, but for me personally R.E.M has especially stood the test of time. I still favor them to this day, even though the ‘band’ is no longer. Michael’s vocals have always been ‘home’ to me. When we were stationed in Germany, if I were homesick, just hearing his voice gave me comfort and happy memories of growing up in Georgia. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Murmur is their debut studio album released on April 12, 1983

This was REM’s SECOND ALBUM released in 1983. Get it STRAIGHT!!! 🙃 Sincerely, I liked REM BEFORE they got on the radio

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Not a bad track on this generation defining album.