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On This Day: April 12, 1983 – R.E.M. Released Murmur

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On This Day: April 12, 1983 – R.E.M. Released Murmur.

On this day April 12, 1983, R.E.M. released their debut album Murmur, a groundbreaking record that helped shape the sound of alternative rock in the 1980s. With its jangly guitars, mysterious lyrics, and Michael Stipe’s haunting vocals, Murmur stood out from everything else on the charts at the time.

The album reached number 36 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim for its originality and mood. It featured songs like Radio Free Europe, Talk About the Passion, and...
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