Originally Posted by Neapolitan

85. R.E.M. - Murmur (1983)

R.E.M. had a sound that was their own: a singer with a pocketful of mumbles whose droning vocal only allowed you to catch a glimpse of what his lyrics meant, and whether or not it was significant you felt it was. A well blended sound with a mixture of a little bit of everything: Country, Folk, Post-Punk, Post Modern Rock, Surf, 60s & 70s Rock. Even with their own distinctive style every song has it's own personality: urgent, laid-back, moody, mysterious, thought provoking. Radio Free Europe, Talk About the Passion, Perfect Circle, 9-9, all classics.