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R.E.M.: Out Of Time

12 March 1991 · 36 YEARS

Out Of Time

R.E.M.

Mandolin riffs serve as the unlikely centerpiece, transforming simple folk-inspired ideas into a massive phenomenon. It is a pivot point where the band embraced pop while maintaining their Southern gothic roots.

Lush string sections and harpsichords replace the guitar-heavy arrangements of their past. Released at the start of the nineties, the album captures a moment in alternative rock where the underground began its ascent to the mainstream.

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