Murmur (Pt. 3)

The Big Mates discuss head shapes, nostalgia, the sequel to
Gladiator, and Murmur by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas conclude their track-by-track analysis on
R.E.M.'s debut album, released in 1983. They talk about the
writing and recording process, the context surrounding the songs,
and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three
differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis
and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in
between.

They touch on the events surrounding the album's release, the
critical reaction of the time, and how we view the legacy of a
record called "one of the greatest debut albums of all time" in
today's musical landscape.

How does the album work as a whole? How does it come across in
modern times? What is 'twee'? Find out on this episode of What
Is Music?

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