R.E.M. | Murmur [1983] Vinyl Review | States & Kingdoms

R.E.M. | Murmur [1983]

R.E.M. is a band that we've warmed up to over the years, and this is our first video talking about one of their records. This album is incredible, to say the least. It's vibrant and modern and was obviously highly influential, and rightly so. These songs are so good, so catchy, so distinct - it's a pleasure to listen to!

Murmur is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on April 12, 1983, by I.R.S. Records. Murmur drew critical acclaim upon its release for its unusual sound, defined by lead singer Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics, guitarist Peter Buck's jangly guitar style, and bass guitarist Mike Mills' melodic basslines.

Murmur was released in April 1983. The record reached number 36 on the Billboard album chart. A re-recorded version of "Radio Free Europe" was the album's lead single and reached number 78 on the Billboard singles chart that year. Despite the acclaim awarded the album, by the end of 1983 Murmur had only sold about 200,000 copies. Murmur was eventually certified gold (500,000 units shipped) by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1991.

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