R.E.M. Shows Some Soul on 'Everybody Hurts'
R&B-influenced ballad took an uncharacteristically direct approach to the subject of suicide.
Automatic for the People
R.E.M.'s 'Automatic for the People': The Story Behind Every Song
A deep dive into every song on the band's landmark 1992 album.
When Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones Offered R.E.M. a Key Assist
'Automatic for the People' further cemented the band's status as alt-rock visionaries and superstars.
How R.E.M. Created a Masterpiece With 'Automatic for the People'
Initially planning to make a big rock record, they decided instead to focus on acoustic sounds and dark themes.
R.E.M. ‘Find the River’ and Discover a Sweet Release
A record that began with a message about control ends with a song suggesting that we’re all powerless in the face of mortality.
R.E.M. Try to Remember ‘Nightswimming’
On the 'Automatic for the People' highlight, Michael Stipe employs the only known way to time travel: memories.
R.E.M. Wrestles With Writer's Block on 'Man on the Moon'
The song was ready — it just didn’t have a title, or lyrics, or vocals.
How Meg Ryan, Miami and 10cc Impacted R.E.M.‘s 'Star Me Kitten’
Actress Meg Ryan convinced band to alter title of lusty 'Automatic for the People' ballad, and it became an in-joke.
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Vents His Spleen on 'Ignoreland'
It was the most biting and specific political critique of band's then-12-year career.
'Monty Got a Raw Deal' Takes R.E.M. Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Mysterious track was inspired by the tragic life of film star Montgomery Clift and Greek instrument the bouzouki.