What makes In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003 by R.E.M. notable?

This anthology is notable not only for its commercial success—debuting at number one on the Billboard 200—but also for highlighting R.E.M.'s broad influence in shaping alternative rock music. It features some of their most enduring hits, including 'Losing My Religion' and 'Everybody Hurts', which resonate deeply with fans and critics alike, solidifying their legacy in American music. In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003 marked the band's first comprehensive compilation, capturing their evolution from underground college rock icons to mainstream success. By this point in their career, R.E.M. had already achieved significant acclaim with albums like Automatic for the People (1992) and had established themselves as a defining band of the 1990s.

Who is In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003 for?

In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003 works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, reflective late-night contemplation and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003?

In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003 has 33 tracks, running approximately 137 minutes.

In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003

R.E.M. · 2003

137 min · 33 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop

A reflective collection of alternative rock anthems that blend introspective lyrics with melodic hooks.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
reflective late-night contemplation
dynamic emotional journeys
melodic hooks and introspection

Where this album fits

Career context: In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003 marked the band's first comprehensive compilation, capturing their evolution from underground college rock icons to mainstream success. By this point in their career, R.E.M. had already achieved significant acclaim with albums like Automatic for the People (1992) and had established themselves as a defining band of the 1990s.
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