Album of the Day

Incensed and hostile, this record parallels the mournful tone of "Automatic for the People." Released subsequent to the passing of Kurt Cobain and River Phoenix, the record defines the end of an era - the last gasp of idealism - all that could have been. Easily the most flamboyant record in the catalog, Stipe's lyrics twist and turn, as if he himself writhes in agony. This is without a doubt R.E.M.’s last great work, showcasing Michael Stipe's point of no return.