It is no accident that R.E.M.'s finest album to date opens with the anthemic reveille "Finest Worksong," a muscular funky-metal wake-up call that is an unmistakable declaration of intent. "The time to rise/Has been engaged," bleats singer ...more
The Daily Vault Album Reviews
Documentwas R.E.M.’s "I’m ready for my close-up" album. With Bill Berry’s introductory tap of his drum kit and Peter Buck’s squalling guitar, "Finest Worksong" kicked R.E.M. from college rock darlings to ...more
All Music Guide
R.E.M. began to move toward mainstream record production onLifes Rich Pageant, but they didn't have a commercial breakthrough until the following year'sDocument. Ironically,Documentis a stranger, more varied album than its predecessor, ...more
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