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 01. "Radio Free Europe" 02. "Pilgrimage" 03. "Laughing" 04. "Talk About The Passion" 05. "Moral Kiosk" 06. "Perfect Circle" 07. "Catapult" 08. "Sitting Still" 09. "9-9" 10. "Shaking Trough" 11. "We Walk" 12. "West Of The Fields" 13. "There She Goes Again" 14. "9-9 (Live)" 15. "Gardening At Night (Live)" 16. "Catapult (Live)"
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| | Description: | "Murmur", ein Album mit einem Sound, der damals neu war und die ruhigere, introvertierte Seite der ersten Welle des Alternative Rock charakterisierte.
Für ihr Debütalbum entwickelten R.E.M. eine seltsam gedämpfte Variante ihres charakteristischen Sounds, der auf unheimliche Weise ewig klingt, so als hätte er schon immer existiert. Ob es die ausgeklügelten Riffs von "Pilgrimage", das melancholische "Talk About the Passion" oder die sich windenden Gitarren und Piano Sounds von "Perfect Circle" sind.
Die Individualität liegt in der atmosphärischen Produktion, die ein distanziertes Gefühl des Mysteriösen ausstrahlt, aber sie kommt auch durch das bizarr talentierte Songwriting. Die krakeligen Gitarrenlinien in "Catapult", die mit einer charmant punkigen Schrägheit und leicht düsteren Melancholie vorgetragen werden, scheinen anzudeuten, dass die Dinge in der Vergangenheit nicht so einfach oder unschuldig waren, wie sie schienen.
Dieses Album zu hören ist geradezu lebensbejahend! - INCL. 4 BONUS TRACKS"Murmur," an album with a sound that was new at the time, and characterized the quieter, introverted side of the first wave of alternative rock. R.E.M. developed a strangely subdued variation of their trademark sound for their full-length debut album, one that sounds uncannily eternal and as if it has existed forever. Whether it's the measured riffs of "Pilgrimage," the melancholic "Talk About the Passion," or the winding guitars and pianos of "Perfect Circle." The individuality lies in the atmospheric production, which radiates a detached sense of mystery, but it also comes from the bizarrely talented songwriting. The spidery guitar lines on "Catapult," performed with a charmingly punky weirdness and slightly sinister melancholy, seem to suggest that things in the past were not as simple or innocent as they seemed. Listening to this album is downright life affirming!This 1992 BIEM/STEMRA CD is almost identical to [url=http://www.discogs.com/REM-Murmur/release/3520481]the other 1992 BIEM/STEMRA CD[/url], but this variant has the price code of D: 564.
Tracks 1 to 12 were originally released on vinyl LP in 1983.
Recorded January 1983 at Reflection in Charlotte, NC.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Tracks 13 to 16 are bonus tracks on this CD release.
Track 13 was not produced. Recorded live to two track. Originally released as the B-Side of [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1625055]"Radio Free Europe"[/url] US 7".
Tracks 14 and 15 were originally released as the B-Side of [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1855164]"(Don't Go Back To) Rockville"[/url] UK 12" - according to the sleeve, however, the single contained live recordings (of the same songs) from Paris, France, April 20th, 1984, these tracks are actually from Boston, MA, USA, July 13th, 1983
Track 16 was originally released as the B-Side of [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1380184]"(Don't Go Back To) Rockville"[/url] US 7". Recorded in Seattle, Washington June 27th, 1984.
This Compilation ? &© 1992 IRS Records
under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd.
Made in Holland
"Murmur" is the acclaimed debut album by R.E.M., presented here in high-quality CD format by renowned label EMI. Originally released in 1983, this record marked a turning point in alternative rock: shimmering, jangly guitars, Michael Stipe's enigmatic vocals and lyrics, and an atmospheric, college-rock sound that shaped an entire generation. Tracks such as "Radio Free Europe" and "Pilgrimage" combine melodic hooks with a mysterious, almost dreamlike production, making "Murmur" a deeply immersive listening experience from start to finish. The CD format brings out the album's layered arrangements with clarity and warmth, ideal for both new listeners and long-time fans who want to rediscover this cornerstone of indie rock.
R.E.M. are one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the late 20th century, known for their distinctive guitar sound, poetic lyrics, and enduring impact on the music landscape. Formed in Athens, Georgia, they were key pioneers of college rock and helped bridge the gap between underground music and the mainstream. Over the course of their career they achieved global success with albums such as "Out of Time" and "Automatic for the People" and have been widely praised for their artistic integrity and evolving sound. "Murmur" captures the band at a formative, inspired moment that would lay the foundation for their later worldwide recognition.
The CD edition by EMI underscores the label's longstanding reputation for high production standards and careful catalog curation. EMI has a long history of working with important and genre-defining artists, and its involvement here highlights the enduring relevance of "Murmur" as a key title in the alternative rock canon. With its well-balanced sound and durable presentation, this EMI CD release is a compelling choice for collectors and anyone wishing to explore the early days of R.E.M.'s influential career. | | | No. of tracks: |
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