Not sure if one of these threads already exists but even if there is one, it's likely time for a new one! I grew up with R.E.M. But as with a lot of things, over time I left them behind and started enjoying more music, most of it far away from this style. But lately I've been listening to them constantly, and not only do I still love these albums, I appreciate them even more than before because I can hear just how special they are. Murmur, Reckoning and Monster are my current favourite albums. I noticed in the last week, as I have moved house, that I do not own a single one of their albums except for Automatic For The People. I've changed that. I've bought the bands first ten albums (the ones I grew up with). So, what are your thoughts on this band? Any favourite songs? Any reasons why you might strongly feel the opposite to how I feel about them?