The band's fifth album and first for a major label, 'Green' saw R.E.M. expand their sound and lyrical scope, moving away from their jangling indie roots into more experimental territory.
- The album was recorded in multiple studios across the American South, including sessions in Memphis, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida.
- Upon release, 'Green' reached number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album produced the singles 'Orange Crush,' 'Stand,' and 'Get Up.'
R.E.M. are a highly influential American alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, known for their distinctive, often mumbled vocals and jangling guitar sound. By 1988, they had moved from independent labels to a major deal, with 'Green' being their first album for Warner Bros. Records.
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