Fables of the Reconstruction

R.E.M.

Fables of the Reconstruction

RELEASED: June 11, 1985
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Feeling Gravity’s Pull 4:51 2. Maps and Legends 3:10 3. Driver 8 3:24 4. Life and How to Live It 4:08 5. Old Man Kensey 4:10 6. Can’t Get There From Here 3:40 7. Green Grow the Rushes 3:45 8. Kohoutek 3:16 9. Auctioneer (Another Engine) 2:44 10. Good Advices 3:30 11. Wendell Gee 3:00
Historical Archive
Fables of the Reconstruction, released in 1985, is R.E.M.'s third studio album and marks a significant transition in their sound. The album reflects a more complex and nuanced approach, blending elements of folk rock and Southern Gothic. Lyrically, it explores themes of identity, place, and the American South, featuring cryptic and poetic lyrics that showcase Michael Stipe's unique vocal delivery. The album's production, handled by Joe Boyd, is noted for its atmospheric quality, which enhances the lyrical depth and instrumental arrangements. Over the years, it has been lauded as a pivotal work in the alternative rock genre, influencing countless artists and earning a place in various 'greatest albums' lists.