
Originally released in 1985 on I.R.S. Records, Fables Of The Reconstruction stands as one of R.E.M.'s most distinctive early records. The album marked a bold shift in the band's sound, embracing a darker, murkier atmosphere rooted in Southern Gothic themes and characters, setting it apart from its predecessors.
Fables Of The Reconstruction expands R.E.M.'s sonic palette with varied instrumentation, including string and brass arrangements and banjo, giving the album a rich folk-influenced texture. Critically acclaimed upon its release, this is a deeply atmospheric record that rewards patient listeners with its brooding, evocative tone — a must-have for fans and collectors of the band's early catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: I.R.S. Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 05/31/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Feeling Gravitys Pull
A2. Maps And Legends
A3. Driver 8
A4. Life And How To Live It
A5. Old Man Kensey
B1. Can't Get There From Here
B2. Green Grow The Rushes
B3. Kohoutek
B4. Auctioneer (Another Engine)
B5. Good Advices
B6. Wendell Gee
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