'Strange Currencies' was the third single from R.E.M.'s ninth album, 'Monster', a record that found the band experimenting with a heavier, more distorted guitar sound. The single, however, retained a sense of their earlier melodic sensibilities, albeit filtered through a grungier lens.
- The song features guest vocals from Madonna, who was reportedly looking for a collaboration outside of her own material.
- 'Strange Currencies' reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The music video for 'Strange Currencies' was directed by Mark Pellington, who also helmed the video for the album's lead single, 'What's the Frequency, Kenneth?'.
R.E.M. were an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, known for their influential blend of jangling guitars and mumbled vocals. By 1995, they had transitioned from indie darlings to stadium headliners, seeking to consolidate their global success.
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