R.E.M.

Automatic for the People

This political driven album is something out of the ordinary. R.E.M. as emblematic as they are, back in 1992 released this project which for many people is considered their best work, and I couldn't agree more. I think I connected to the sound very quickly mostly because this is a band I've heard for many years growing up (My dad's a big fan). Now reading the lyrics while listening I feel complete, there's something about raging your voice to the problems of the world I identify so much. My ... read more

Being one of BOTH of my parents' favourite albums I actually purposely dismissed this for quite a long time for some reason; I have come back to this a few times in the past couple've years and I now love this.

I thank my Mum and Dad for laying the foundations of my (objectively!) great taste in rock music. Although, to be fair it was me and my quest for good music (plus getting into rap, metal and electronic as a kid) that has REALLY made my taste.

Ever since I first listened to this record, this has become one of my favorites, one I couldn’t stop listening to. It’s become a soundtrack of my life now. Why though? Some think that Murmur or Reckoning or even Document are better. Some may think this record is really corny and perhaps a bit forced. However, the melodies, the poignant lyrics and tone, and the standout orchestration make this record incredibly beautiful and replayable, with not only a subtle layer of sadness and ... read more

Some of the sweetest yet effective melodies a band can conjure up, yet they make it look so easy.