409 of 1001 Albums: R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People

It's difficult to believe that R.E.M. was releasing their eighth album in the 90's. I forget the band had been performing way before the decade it seems they are commonly associated with. As someone who isn't located far from Athens, GA. I grew up being familiar with the band. I had honestly never been able to pinpoint their music though when I heard it on television or radio though.

History: Automatic for the People is one of R.E.M.'s more popular records. It's considered one of the best rock records from the 90's and it has sold 18 million copies. It spawned quite a few singles from the album as well including the popular, "Everybody Hurts." The album deals with some interesting themes including the idea of loss. The guitarist, Peter Buck, was also turning 30 at this time and guided much of the albums tone in the dread of hitting the age.