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R.E.M. – Document (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1987
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Document is an LP by R.E.M. from 1987 released on the I.R.S. Records label.
About this album
Document is the album where R.E.M. sharpened their underground sound into a pointed, big-chorus statement. Released in 1987, it brought the Athens band’s alternative rock and pop sensibility into clearer focus, with Michael Stipe’s cryptic lyrics now joined by more direct political edge and a stronger sense of urgency. Produced by Don Gehman, the record includes breakthrough songs such as Finest Worksong, It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) and The One I Love, helping the band move from college-radio favourites to mainstream success without losing their identity. It remains one of the defining late-1980s rock albums.
Genre: Pop & Rock
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: R.E.M.Label: I.R.S. Records – 460105 1Format: LP, Album, StereoUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1987Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Alternative RockA1 Finest Worksong
A2 Welcome To The Occupation
A3 Exhuming Mccarthy
A4 Disturbance At The Heron House
A5 Strange
A6 It'S The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
B1 The One I Love
B2 Fireplace
B3 Lightnin' Hopkins
B4 King Of Birds
B5 Oddfellows Local 151