R.E.M. – Monster – Expanded Edition, 25th Anniversary Edition Vinyl LP

Monster is an alternative and rock album by R.E.M. on Craft Recordings. This is the Expanded Edition, 25th Anniversary Edition vinyl edition, a 2-LP set. This edition was released on November 1, 2019.

- 2-LP, 180-gram vinyl- Featuring the hits: "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," "Bang and Blame," "Crush With Eyeliner" and more- Remastered Album; from the original analog master- 2019 Completely Remixed Album, by original producer, Scott Litt- Plus new liner notes, featuring interviews from members of the band- Reimagined artwork by the original cover artist, Chris BilheimerR.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 didn't 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 global success - reaching #1 on Billboard, and least 7 other countries. In 1995 the band promoted that album with their first concert tour since 1989 (although several band members suffered health problems). The album includes the singles; "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?," "Crush with Eyeliner," "Bang and Blame," and "Strange Currencies."