R.E.M. - Automatic for the People

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