Released 14 years ago this September
Document - 25th Anniversary Edition
R.E.M. · 2012
67 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop
A vibrant mix of jangly guitars and politically charged lyrics that defined a generation's soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with energetic peaks
- engaging anthems for group sing-alongs
- politically charged lyrical reflections
- for nostalgic road trips
- vibrant mix for active listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike politically themed content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, the '25th Anniversary Edition' of 'Document' commemorates R.E.M.'s pivotal 1987 album, marking a significant moment in their career. At the time of this reissue, R.E.M. had recently disbanded after nearly four decades of influential music, cementing their legacy in alternative rock. The original 'Document' was their first to achieve major commercial success and showcased their evolving sound towards more direct political themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· The Smiths· Pixies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Finest Worksong 3:50
- 2 Welcome to the Occupation 2:48
- 3 Exhuming McCarthy 3:21
- 4 Disturbance at the Heron House 3:34
- 5 Strange 2:33
- 6 It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine) 4:06
- 7 The One I Love 3:17
- 8 Fireplace 3:24
- 9 Lightnin’ Hopkins 3:21
- 10 King of Birds 4:10
- 11 Oddfellows Local 151 5:22
- 12 Finest Worksong (other mix) 3:47
- 13 Last Date 2:16
- 14 The One I Love (live) 4:06
- 15 Time After Time Etc. (live) 8:22
- 16 Disturbance at the Heron House (live) 3:26
- 17 Finest Worksong (lengthy club mix) 5:52
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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