"Around the Sun" marked R.E.M.'s departure from their previous label and saw the band experimenting with a more polished, pop-inflected sound, a notable shift from their earlier, more raw output.
- The album was produced by elections and the band, and recorded in studios in Athens, Georgia, and Vancouver.
- "Around the Sun" debuted at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and number 115 on the US Billboard 200.
- The album featured guest contributions from:[1] Uncredited background vocals by:[1] Dave Clegg, Scott McCaughey, and Michael Stipe, as well as David Crosby and Carrie Brownstein.
R.E.M. were a foundational band in American alternative rock, originating in Athens, Georgia in the early 1980s. "Around the Sun" was R.E.M.'s twelfth studio album, released during a period when the band was exploring more electronic textures and experiencing fluctuating commercial success.
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