What makes Wendell Gee by R.E.M. notable?

The EP features 'Driver 8', which became one of R.E.M.'s most beloved songs and contributed to their rising prominence on college radio. 'Wendell Gee' is significant for its representation of the jangle pop sound that influenced many emerging bands in the indie rock movement during the late 1980s. Released on September 1, 1985, 'Wendell Gee' was R.E.M.'s second EP following their breakthrough album 'Fables of the Reconstruction'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the alternative rock scene, having already gained a loyal following from their previous work.