Reckoning

R.E.M.

Reckoning

RELEASED: April 17, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Harborcoat 3:54 2. 7 Chinese Bros. 4:18 3. So. Central Rain 3:16 4. Pretty Persuasion 3:53 5. Time After Time (Annelise) 3:32 6. Second Guessing 2:51 7. Letter Never Sent 3:03 8. Camera 5:51 9. (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville 4:33 10. Little America 2:58
Historical Archive
Reckoning is the third studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on April 7, 1984. The album showcases a refined sound with jangly guitars, cryptic lyrics, and a blend of folk and rock influences. It is often regarded as a landmark album in the alternative rock genre. Reckoning solidified R.E.M.'s reputation as a leading force in the 1980s underground music scene and has been praised for its emotional depth and musical innovation. Tracks like 'So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)' and 'Don't Go Back to Rockville' highlight the band's lyrical prowess and melodic sensibility, contributing to the album's lasting legacy.