R.E.M. "Monster" (25th Anniversary) import being named "rap's next Rockstar"

being named "rap's next Rockstar" by XXL

To see these peeps

The guys never sacrificed the punk soul summoned in beat-up vans and basement shows

I’ve been enjoying playing music so much more the last couple years

It turned the sound of underground rave music into a global force

R.E.M. "Monster" (25th Anniversary) import being named "rap's next Rockstar"R. E. M.s ninth album, Monster, was released at a time when the band were coming off the peak of their mainstream success, following Out of Time (1991) and Automatic For The People (1992). Coming from a long break in touring (the band famously didnt tour with the two previous records), Monster represented an intentional shift in R. E. M.s sound, a return to rock with guitar laden, simple arrangements. It was released to strong reviews and significant