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Out of Time
by R.E.M.
The 912th greatest album of all time
Out of Time (1991) finds R.E.M. moving toward a more acoustic and orchestrated sound, blending jangly guitars and pop melodies with folk and ambient textures. The album features prominent mandolin and string arrangements alongside layered vocals and clean, song-focused production, showing the band expanding their instrumentation and pop sensibility. It is a pivotal record in their catalog for its accessible arrangements and stylistic range.
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