Murmur
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Murmur is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on April 12, 1983, by I.R.S. Records. The album was recorded at Reflection Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, with musicians Don Dixon and Mitch Easter serving as producers. Murmur drew critical acclaim upon its release for its unusual sound, defined by lead singer Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics, guitarist Peter…

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Released
April 11th, 1983
Type
Album
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Labels
I.R.S. Records
A&M Records

Professional reviews

Source Rating
AllMusic (Stephen Thomas Erlewine)
5/5 stars
Chicago Tribune (Greg Kot – March 24, 1991)
4/5 stars
Entertainment Weekly (David Browne – March 22, 1991)A
Pitchfork (Stephen M. Deusner – November 24, 2008)10/10
Rolling Stone (Steve Pond – May 26, 1983)
4/5 stars
The Village Voice (Robert Christgau – May 31, 1983)A−
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4.8

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Last updated: February 17th, 2017

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