Fables of the Reconstruction
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Fables of the Reconstruction (or Reconstruction of the Fables) is the third studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released on June 10, 1985, through I.R.S. Records. It was the band's first album recorded outside of the U.S., with sessions taking place at Livingston Studios in London with producer Joe Boyd. The record displays a darker, murkier sound and lyrics drawing from S…

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Released
June 11th, 1985
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Album
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I.R.S. Records
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.

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The A.V. Club (Scott Gordon – July 13, 2010)A
Chicago Tribune (Greg Kot – March 24, 1991)
3/5 stars
The Village Voice (Robert Christgau – June 25, 1985)B+
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Last updated: July 26th, 2010

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