1996 — New Adventures in Hi-Fi
: A landmark debut featuring "Radio Free Europe," famously named Rolling Stone's Album of the Year over Michael Jackson's Thriller . rem studio discography 1983 2011 flac k upd
The studio discography of American alternative rock band spans 15 studio albums released between 1983 and 2011. The band, consisting of Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry (until 1997), moved from indie icons on the I.R.S. label to global superstars on Warner Bros. Records. Studio Album Timeline (1983–2011) 1996 — New Adventures in Hi-Fi : A
The mid-1990s to early 2000s saw R.E.M. experimenting with new sounds and styles. , produced by Scott Litt and R.E.M., featured a more polished production. "Up" (2001) , produced by Mark Mothersbaugh, was a more pop-oriented effort, while "Around the Sun" (2004) , produced by Pat Metheny and R.E.M., saw the band exploring new textures. label to global superstars on Warner Bros