By David Silverman
01.22.89
Chicago Tribune
Almost like a child’s game, R.E.M. has connected all the right dots in the music industry, moving from independent sensations to the kings of college radio and growing mainstream acclaim. Now, after eight years and reams of critical success, the band seems close to completing the puzzle and poised to become one [...]
By Michael Azzerad
01.08.89
Rolling Stone
On “Green,” R.E.M. dares to think positive. Songs like “Stand,” “Get Up,” “World Leader Pretend” and “The Wrong Child” are a continuation of the upbeat call to arms sounded on “Document”’s “Finest Worksong.” It was no coincidence that such a hopeful record was released on an election day whose outcome was a [...]
By Andy Gill
01.06.89
Q Magazine
5 stars
Are R.E.M. the best band in the world? The only one of the American Roots Guitar Band wave of a few years back to transcend the accusation of country-rock revivalism and seek out fresh musical approaches, they’ve come to stand comparison with the likes of Beach Boys, The Byrds and The [...]