R.E.M. – Automatic For The People [25th Anniversary, 180g Vinyl]

Description

A definitive 90s rock statement, Automatic for the People returns in a 25th Anniversary 180g edition that puts the focus back on songcraft and atmosphere. Originally released in 1992, R.E.M.’s eighth album blends intimate writing with widescreen orchestration, newly remastered for this pressing from the original analog tapes. It is a taut, elegant reissue that lets the record’s slow-burn power unfold without distraction.

Musically the sequence moves with patience and depth. “Man on the Moon” rings with bittersweet lift, “Everybody Hurts” builds from a simple pulse into a cathartic swell, and “Nightswimming” glows with piano, strings, and memory. “Drive,” “The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite,” and “Find the River” round out a set that rewards full-album listening.

On vinyl the arrangements breathe, low end stays grounded, and strings carry weight without glare. This 25th Anniversary edition features 180g black vinyl, lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from a remaster of the original analog masters, and a clean single-pocket jacket with faithful artwork reproduction; U.S. copies were pressed at RTI. It is a polished, shelf-ready presentation that complements the album’s quiet intensity.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Man on the Moon,” “Everybody Hurts,” “Nightswimming”
• Pressing details: 25th Anniversary remaster from original analog tapes; lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering; 180g vinyl; U.S. pressing at RTI; single-pocket jacket with original artwork reproduction
• Genre/style: Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Chamber Pop
• UPC: 888072029835

Automatic for the People remains a rich, front-to-back listen. If your shelf prizes thoughtful songwriting and immersive production, this edition delivers both with high quality production and manufacturing.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Drive
2. Try Not To Breathe
3. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite
4. Everybody Hurts
5. New Orleans Instrumental No. 1
6. Sweetness Follows

Side B:

1. Monty Got A Raw Deal
2. Ignoreland
3. Star Me Kitten
4. Man On The Moon
5. Nightswimming
6. Find The River