Name: Fables Of The Reconstruction by R.e.m.
Brand: R.E.M.
SKU: 602537796649
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

R.E.M.’s third studio album, Fables of the Reconstruction, has proven to be to the grower in the band’s catalog. Though it contained the hits “Can’t Get There from Here” and “Driver 8” (songs that began showing up on MTV), the album itself was considered "murky" in comparison to their previous upbeat releases. Fairport Convention and Nick Drake producer Joe Boyd played into the band’s tendency toward obscurity with arrangements that were at odds with the typically garish and bright sounds of the ‘80s. Of course, years later when being timeless is more important than being current, Fables now ranks among the band’s best albums. The string arrangement wrapping up “Feeling Gravitys Pull” can now be heard as the stroke of genius that was the reason Boyd was hired in the first place. “Maps and Legends,” “Life and How to Live It,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” and “Wendell Gee” capture the band’s master moodiness and passion. The bigger rock sound would come with their next albums, Lifes Rich Pageant and Document.

1. Feeling Gravitys Pull

by R.e.m.

Composer: Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe; Composer
Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Lyricist: Mike Mills
Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Michael Stipe; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe
Peter Buck; Other

2. Maps And Legends

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: William T. Berry
J. Michael Stipe
Peter L. Buck
Mike Mills; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production

3. Driver 8

by R.e.m.

Composer: Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe; Composer
Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Lyricist: Mike Mills
Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Michael Stipe; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe
Peter Buck; Other

4. Life And How To Live It

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Stipe
Mike Mills
Peter Buck
Bill Berry; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Stipe
Mike Mills
Peter Buck
Bill Berry; Composer
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe
Peter Buck; Other

5. Old Man Kensey

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: Jerry Ayers
J. Michael Stipe
Peter L. Buck
Mike Mills
William T. Berry; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production

6. Can't Get There From Here

by R.e.m.

Composer: Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe; Composer
Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Lyricist: Mike Mills
Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Michael Stipe; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe
Peter Buck; Other

7. Green Grow The Rushes

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: William T. Berry
J. Michael Stipe
Peter L. Buck
Mike Mills; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production

8. Kohoutek

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: Mike Mills
William T. Berry
J. Michael Stipe
Peter L. Buck; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Mastering Engineer: Jack Skinner; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Jack Skinner
Barry Clempson; Production

9. Auctioneer (Another Engine)

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: William T. Berry
J. Michael Stipe
Peter L. Buck
Mike Mills; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production

10. Good Advices

by R.e.m.

Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Composer: William T. Berry
J. Michael Stipe
Peter L. Buck
Mike Mills; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production

11. Wendell Gee

by R.e.m.

Composer: Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe; Composer
Primary Artist: R.e.m.; Main Performer
Lyricist: Mike Mills
Peter Buck
Bill Berry
Michael Stipe; Composer
Engineer: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Producer: Joe Boyd; Production
Studio Personnel: Jerry Boys
Tony Harris
Barry Clempson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Berry
Mike Mills
Michael Stipe
Peter Buck; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1401x1401 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 192 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Adult Alternative, Alternative, College Rock, Indie Rock, Jangle Pop, '80s Alternative

Label

CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)

Music Distribution Service

Universal Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 9, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602537796649

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Fables Of The Reconstruction

1. Feeling Gravitys Pull

2. Maps And Legends

3. Driver 8

4. Life And How To Live It

5. Old Man Kensey

6. Can't Get There From Here

7. Green Grow The Rushes

8. Kohoutek

9. Auctioneer (Another Engine)

10. Good Advices

11. Wendell Gee

Technical Specifications

Fables Of The Reconstruction

Product information

Release options

1. Feeling Gravitys Pull

2. Maps And Legends

3. Driver 8

4. Life And How To Live It

5. Old Man Kensey

6. Can't Get There From Here

7. Green Grow The Rushes

8. Kohoutek

9. Auctioneer (Another Engine)

10. Good Advices

11. Wendell Gee

Technical Specifications