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Reveal

by R.e.m.

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All Time

of 455,477

7,901
2000's

of 265,750

907
2001

of 35,059

116

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Overall Rating: 2.8112 Reveal is ranked overall as 2.8112 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 2.8765 Reveal has an avg. critic score of 2.8765 out of 4 stars

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Sonicnet

On the plus side, the album sounds really nice.... The problem is, things get a little too lazy and hazy; Reveal's 12 tracks all move with almost the exact same dreamy, midtempo lope. ...more

Pitchfork

What makes Reveal so disappointing is that the additions to the classic R.E.M. sound are all merely superficial. The increased reliance on burbling, jittering synthesizers actually makes the album a less engaging listen, turning many of its songs into ...more

New York Magazine

It's full of the same monochromatic balladry and hipster references of its recent albums. ...more

The Daily Vault Album Reviews

At some point, R.E.M. turned into Radiohead, trading in their guitar signatures for electronics, ambience and dense, challenging lyrics and soundscapes that force the listener out of their comfort zone with the band.Unfortunately, since the loss of ...more

CDNow

There's a welcome sunniness to much of the album, with "Beat a Drum" recalling The Beach Boys' "Feel Flows," and "Imitation of Life" displaying some of that classic Document-era jangle. The two songs are Reveal's only real highlights. ...more

Village Voice

Mike Mills's and Peter Buck's acoustic midtempo strummings and electronic ambience match 1992's Automatic for the People for lethargy, without the looming darkness or catchy sentimentality that made it compelling. ...more

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