Murmur

1983 debut studio album by R.E.M.

AlbumalbumQ904480

Performer: R.E.M.
Released: April 11, 1983
Label: I.R.S. Records
Genre: alternative rock
, jangle pop
, post-punk
+1 more
Runtime: 2,651 s
Tracklist: Radio Free Europe
, Sitting Still
Producer: Mitch Easter

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Murmur is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on April 12, 1983, by I.R.S. Records. The album was recorded in the winter of 1983 at Reflection Sound Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, with musicians Don Dixon and Mitch Easter serving as producers. Murmur received critical acclaim upon release for its unconventional sound, defined by lead singer Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics, guitarist Peter Buck's jangly playing, and Mike Mills' melodic basslines. In 2003, the album was ranked number 197 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". It retained the position in the 2012 list and was raised to number 165 in the 2020 revision.

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Language: English
Title: Murmur
Has characteristic: debut album performer: R.E.M.
Part of: R.E.M.'s albums in chronological order follows: none · followed by: Reckoning
Different from: Murmur criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
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Distribution format: Compact Disc Digital Audio
music streaming
music download
Form of creative work: studio album
Place of publication: United States
Follows: Chronic Town
Public domain date: April 11, 2078 applies to jurisdiction: United States
IPA transcription: ˈmɜɹmɜɹ language: English · pronunciation variety: American English
Number of parts of this work: 12 audio track
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1.Stated in AllMusicallmusic.com/album/mw0000650666Retrieved 2026-03-14
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Review score: 5 review score by: AllMusic · author: Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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1.Stated in AllMusicRetrieved 2026-03-14
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