Murmur (album)
1983 studio album by R.E.M. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Murmur is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on April 12, 1983, by I.R.S. Records. The album was recorded at Reflection Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, with musicians Don Dixon and Mitch Easter serving as producers. Murmur drew critical acclaim upon its release for its unusual sound, defined by lead singer Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics, guitarist Peter Buck's jangly guitar style, and bass guitarist Mike Mills's melodic basslines. In 2003, the album was ranked number 197 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".[6] It retained the position in the 2012 list and was raised to number 165 in the 2020 revision.[7]
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Released | April 12, 1983 (1983-04-12) | |||
Recorded | January 6 – February 23, 1983 | |||
Studio | Reflection, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |||
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Length | 44:11 | |||
Label | I.R.S. | |||
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