Lakes.: R.e.m. 1983-1996 Ranked

insomniac15 12.27.12	I agree with the ranking. However, Accelerate and Collapse Into Now are solid albums too. Of course they aren't anywhere near their best albums, but still, they are worthy of mentioning.
porch 12.27.12	^1983-1996
insomniac15 12.27.12	I know, but I thought he left the other records out because they are from average to bad.
wabbit 12.27.12	I'd switch 4,5 with 9 and 10 but other than that I agree
rapideyemovement 12.27.12	2, 3, 4, 1, 7, 5, 9, 10, 6 for me. IMO, Murmur and Reckoning are interchangeable. Automatic is, however 1 tier lower.
omnipanzer 12.27.12	Sure why not but for me it is probably 1, 6, 8, 9, 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 7, 10. I always think of R.E.M. in three phases: college rock (murmur-green), Breakthrough period (OoT - New Adventures) ans Sans Bill Berry. So I will generally rank them Breakthrough period > College rock > Post Bill Berry. Although they do have some stuff Post Bill Berry That I love e.g. Up. You could definitely tell where his influence and restraint had been removed.
omnipanzer 12.27.12	New adventures is my favorite. Every album in their "Breakthrough" period was a departure for them which is probably what I love about those albums but for me New Adventure is the standout because even for that period it was an even bigger leap away from what they were known for. The college rock era was just a little muted for my taste but obviously I love it as well. There are definitely some real gems in those earlier albums Cuyahoga, Superman (Lifes Rich Pageant), Finest Worksong, The One I Love (Document) Pop-Song 89' (Green) etc. I'd take all those over 90% of what was coming out in the 80's for sure.
Aids 12.28.12	I'm so lame but I've always loved 9 and 10. It's cause I grew up with those CDs in my dad's car. 1 is obviously 1 though.
Graveyard 12.28.12	2 and 3 r tied 4 1
Chortles 12.28.12	2 is 1 princess
rapideyemovement 12.28.12	"2 and 3 r tied 4 1" this.
bach 12.28.12	2 is my 1. Moral Kiosk>
Chortles 12.28.12	agreed bach moral kiosk is like the best song ever but damn the whole album rules
bach 12.28.12	West Of The Fields is a great track as well.
bach 12.28.12	My favorites: Talk About About The Passion Radio Free Europe Moral Kiosk We Walk West Of The Fields
bach 12.28.12	And Laughing.
Aids 12.28.12	you guys I liked Accelerate like A LOT should I leave?
bach 12.28.12	Everything REM makes is great.
Chortles 12.28.12	i haven't heard it 9-9 might be my favorite off murmur though but no one ever talks about it
Aids 12.28.12	9-9 is my favourite off murmur, but i'm not very familiar with that album
wabbit 12.28.12	it might be my favourite too
rapideyemovement 12.29.12	Murmur favorites (in order): Radio Free Europe 9-9 Moral Kiosk Pilgrimage Perfect Circle Catapult Talk About the Passion
JohnTheSavage 10.08.13	Murmur is perfect in a way I've barely ever heard. Each song seems to be above the average quality of the album in the moment I'm listening to it, and no song seems below the average quality. While I love every song on Reckoning and think it has no filler whatsoever, I can at least figure out that Time after Time is my least favorite.
StallionMang 10.08.13	Murmur is 1, Pageant is 2.
NordicMindset 10.08.13	2 is 1