Murmur (1983)
0.2429Canon Score · ranked #169 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
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 in the winter of 1983 at Reflection Sound Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, with musicians Don Dixon and Mitch Easter serving as producers. Murmur received critical acclaim upon release for its unconventional sound, defined by lead singer Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics,
Why it ranks #169
Every list on which Murmur appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #92 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #165 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #197 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |