R.E.M.'s Murmur

Name: R.E.M.'s Murmur
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780826416728
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By J. Niimi

Series: 33 1/3

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J. Niimi recounts the creation of R.E.M.'s debut 1983 album Murmur, a record so distinct from American musical trends of its time that it remains timeless and almost miraculous. With insightful contributions from producers Don Dixon and Mitch Easter, the book explores Michael Stipe's enigmatic lyrics and argues for Murmur as a significant work of Southern Gothic art.
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This book is ideal for serious music fans, especially those interested in 1980s alternative rock, record collectors, and readers fascinated by the cultural and artistic background of influential albums.

The band that took US college rock across the world and turned it into stadium rock. This is their first album that kicked off their journey to stardom and remains a cult obsession to the legions of dedicated fans. Features their classic song Radio Free Europe.

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R.E.M.'s debut album, released in 1983, was so far removed from the prevailing trends of American popular music that it still sounds miraculous and out of time today.

J. Niimi tells the story of the album's genesis with fascinating input from Don Dixon and Mitch Easter. He also investigates Michael Stipe's hypnotic, mysterious lyrics, and makes the case for Murmur as a work of Southern Gothic art.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cincinnati City Beat praises the book as a lovingly rendered, well-researched exploration of a gothic-tinged anomaly amid the early '80s New Wave scene. Radio Free Chicago highlights the in-depth analysis, recommending it even to those less fond of R.E.M.'s later work. Mish Mash Music Reviews calls it a must-read for fans, praising how well it immerses readers in the album's context. Uncut notes the book's success in explaining the enduring wonder of the album. Waterloo Records' book buyer emphasises the series' appeal to serious music enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826416728

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 146g

Pages: 168

Collections

Arts & Culture J. Niimi Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

J. Niimi writes about music for the Chicago Reader, SPIN, City Pages, and SF Weekly, among other publications. In previous years he worked as a studio engineer, recorded eight albums as the drummer of Ashtray Boy, and hosted a weekly radio show on WHPK. He lives in Chicago with his wife and their two border terriers.