Green
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Green
Green is the sixth studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on November 7, 1988 by Warner Bros. Records. Produced by the band and Scott Litt, it continued to explore political issues both in its lyrics and packaging. -Wikipedia
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Rolling Stone
Green reveals a much wider range than previous efforts, including a playfulness that wasn’t there before.
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Pitchfork
Green is defined by the tweaks R.E.M. made to their creative process, by the restlessness that destroys many bands but somehow revitalized these four musicians.
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Consequence of Sound
Green, like much of R.E.M.’s early to mid-period material, still holds its own.
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Soundblab
Green isn’t the best R.E.M. album (my vote goes for Document), but it is, however, a solid offering from a band moving even farther away from the comforts of Athens, and all that implies.
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Drowned in Sound
Green is the end of something and the beginning of something else and the continuation of something greater, but rather than get lost in grand narratives, maybe let’s focus on what it sounds like.
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Pop Matters
R.E.M.'s major label debut found the group confronting the realization that it was becoming kind of a big deal, and the impulses to either carry on like normal or address the situation head-on proved to be equally enticing.
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BBC
There’s an ambition on Green that’s not always present on their earlier albums.
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Classic Rock Review
Green is defined by the tweaks the group made to their creative process, grown out of the restlessness of their then eight-year career of near constant touring.
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Sputnik Music
Good.
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Red Dirt Report
It's great to have Green back. It certainly is a definitive rock album deserving such positive recognition.
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All Music
The record is brilliant, and it certainly indicates that R.E.M. are continuing to diversify their sound.
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Paste Magazine
To some, it was the beginning of the end. Twenty-five years later, it sounds like an anchor of something great.
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XS Noize
Green, in the end, was as charming, quirky and clever as all four of its creators.
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Louder than War
While it is not a complete recording of the show it is certainly an enjoyable addition.
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Music KO
The record holds its own because it is all so well-proportioned.
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American Songwriter
This is a quality reissue that solidifies and even enhances R.E.M.’s already lofty position as one of the ’80s finest and most timeless acts.
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uDiscover Music
A gesture of hope and encouragement.
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The Second Disk
Green may not be the perfect starter for the new R.E.M. fan. But it’s certainly worth a reappraisal in the grander scheme of R.E.M.’s sterling discography – and this new set is surely as good a means of reintroduction as they come.
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The Current
Still surprising, still winning.
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R.E.M. Reviews
This is the nicest album I've ever been this mean to.
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Diffuser
While there are great moments on Green, the bad ones are woefully bad – making the album one of R.E.M.'s least coherent. But those good moments ("World Leader Pretend," "Hair Shirt") still manage to elevate the album – even if you can't listen to it without picturing the opening of Get a Life.
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RTE
R.E.M.'s first major label album still stands as a master class in how a band can remain resolute to their own vision while rising above big business demands. Act local; think global indeed.
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Blog Critics
For R.E.M. fans, this is essential listening. For the rest of us, it’s a worthy start.
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The Fire Note
Green started an entire new era for R.E.M. as their sixth full length was all about transition.
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MUSOscribe
A welcome addition to their catalog.
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PULUCHE
Green marked the end of one era for R.E.M. but the beginning of a new chapter which would prove hugely successful.
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The Music Box
Green was meant to be heard.
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Super Deluxe Edition
The album itself remains a stunning achievement.
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Adrian's Album Reviews
I like 'Green' a lot myself, see it as a clear progression from either 'Document' or 'Life's Rich Pageant' and yeah, the increased recording budget does help.
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Aphoristic Album Reviews
Green is a mixed bag, but R.E.M. made the transition to a major label with relative grace and ease.
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Popdose
A great reminder of how on top of their game R.E.M. were on during the “Green World Tour”. Worth the revisit – recommended.
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OO Cities
Another satisfying collection of songs.
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Spectrum Culture
Green helped R.E.M. on its way to evolving into the biggest band in the world, but it’s a progression that feels natural with no traces of selling out or compromise.
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The Extricate Blog Spot
R.E.M.'s best album.
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John McFerrin's Music Reviews
Good.
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Icon Fetch
R.E.M.’s major-label debut gets the royal treatment – including a killer concert recorded on the subsequent tour.
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Don Ignacio's Music Reviews
All things considered, this remains to be R.E.M. still in their golden years.
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The Solute
It’s themes and emotions can be less focused, but in the context of Document the overall bright tone (overriding some of the darker elements inside) is a natural progression to a band obsessed with counteraction.
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Psychiatry and Songs
It is the first album that I loved.
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Backseat Mafia
It’s one of the R.E.M. albums most likely to surprise you and remind you just how great even their least regarded work was, at least until Bill Berry upped sticks. And that makes it really cool.
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Alan Bumstead
Green is important because, along with the Violent Femmes, the Cure, and The Pixies, it was one of my first major moves away from top 40 pap, even if it wasn’t the most ‘alternative’ of R.E.M. albums.
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Robert Christgau
Heavy tempos and dubious poetry.
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Rockol
“Green” remains a fantastic album 25 years later and this re-release showcases it beautifully.
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