About this album

R.E.M.'s third studio album, Fables of the Reconstruction, is a mesmerizing journey through the band's signature blend of jangly guitars, poignant lyrics, and haunting melodies. Released in 1985, the album showcases R.E.M.'s evolution as musicians and storytellers, with tracks like "Feeling Gravity's Pull" and "Driver 8" painting vivid portraits of Southern life and mythology. The album's dreamlike atmosphere is enhanced by Michael Stipe's enigmatic vocals, while Peter Buck's intricate guitar work and Mike Mills' melodic basslines provide the perfect backdrop. Fables of the Reconstruction is a testament to R.E.M.'s poetic songwriting and solidified their status as one of the most influential bands of the '80s.