This 1987 compilation collects R.E.M.'s early singles and B-sides, offering a glimpse into the band's formative years and their unique place in the American indie rock landscape.
- Dead Letter Office was released in April 1987 by A&M Records.
- The album compiles tracks recorded between 1982 and 1987.
- It includes the non-album single "Gardening at Night."
R.E.M. are a band from Athens, Georgia, known for their influential blend of jangling guitars and mumbled vocals. By 1987, they had moved from indie darlings to mainstream contenders with the success of Document.
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