Automatic for the People

R.E.M.

Automatic for the People

RELEASED: October 06, 1992
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Drive 4:31 2. Try Not to Breathe 3:50 3. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite 4:09 4. Everybody Hurts 5:20 5. New Orleans Instrumental No. 1 2:15 6. Sweetness Follows 4:21 7. Monty Got a Raw Deal 3:17 8. Ignoreland 4:27 9. Star Me Kitten 3:16 10. Man on the Moon 5:14 11. Nightswimming 4:18 12. Find the River 3:50
Historical Archive
Automatic for the People is R.E.M.'s eighth studio album, released on October 5, 1992. The album is characterized by its introspective lyrics and a more somber tone compared to their earlier work. It features a blend of alternative rock and folk influences, with orchestral arrangements enhancing its emotional depth. The legacy of the album is significant, as it includes some of R.E.M.'s most beloved tracks, such as 'Everybody Hurts' and 'Man on the Moon'. It is often regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 1990s and has had a lasting impact on the alternative rock genre.