R.E.M. In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 [2 LP] 100 " "Embryonic Journey" and "Somebody

" "Embryonic Journey" and "Somebody to Love" and smash albums such as Volunteers

to social critics who found layers of meaning in these tales of disillusioned America

In "I Need A Man

the MG's (short for Memphis Group) developed a collective groove that would prove crucial to the development of '60s soul

Scott Granlund (saxophone)

R.E.M. In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 [2 LP] 100 " "Embryonic Journey" and "SomebodyR. E. M.: Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Bill Berry. Includes liner notes by Peter Buck. Many of those who revere R. E. M. tend to fixate on the Athens band's earlier days, when the Byrds gone new wave jangle of Peter Buck's guitar and the inscrutable murmurs of curly headed frontman Michael Stipe ruled the college rock roost and set the standard for what came to be known as "alternative rock." Thus, it's often overlooked that the band didn't