R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant LP

Life’s Rich Pageant is the fifth studio album by R.E.M., released in 1986 and widely regarded as a pivotal release in the band’s career. Combining melodic alternative rock, post-punk energy, and socially conscious lyrics, the album cemented R.E.M.’s status as one of the defining American alternative bands of the 1980s.

Featuring standout tracks such as “Fall On Me,” “Cuyahoga,” “The One I Love” and “Superman,” the album balances jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and Michael Stipe’s distinctive vocal delivery. Its political and environmental themes, paired with catchy hooks, give the record depth and timeless appeal.

1. Begin The Begin    
2. These Days    
3. Fall On Me    
4. Cuyahoga    
5. Hyena    
6. Underneath The Bunker    
7. The Flowers Of Guatemala    
8. I Believe    
9. What If We Give It Away?    
10. Just A Touch    
11. Swan Swan H    
12. Superman