R.E.M. - Automatic for the People

Primary Artist
R.E.M.
Album Title
Automatic for the People
Release Date
October 6, 1992 
Time
48:25 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Turning away from the sweet pop of Out Of Time, R.e.m. created a haunting, melancholy masterpiece with Automatic For The People. At its core, the album is a collection of folk songs about aging, death, and loss, but the music has a grand, epic sweep provided by layers of lush strings, interweaving acoustic instruments, and shimmering keyboards. Automatic For The People captures the group at a crossroads, as they moved from cult heroes to elder statesmen, and the album is a graceful transition into their new status. Read More
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