Monster 25th Anniversary 2LP

R.E.M.s ninth album,Monster, was released at a time when the band were coming off the peak of their mainstream success, followingOut of Time(1991) andAutomaticForThe People(1992). Coming from a long break in touring (the band famously didnt tour with the two previous records), Monster represented an intentional shift in R.E.M.s sound, a return to rock with guitar laden, simple arrangements. It was released to strong reviews and significant global success – reaching #1 on Billboard.