R.E.M. Eponymous CD

I.R.S. Hits Compilation - Radio Free Europe (Hib-Tone Single) - Good Condition

Own the definitive collection of R.E.M.'s early years with I.R.S. RecordsEponymous. Features hits like "The One I Love" and the rare "Radio Free Europe" (original Hib-Tone single). A must-have for any alternative rock collection, in Good Condition.

Eponymous is a perfectly sequenced summary of R.E.M.'s formative years, capturing the band's transformation from cryptic post-punkers to major rock stars. The title, Latin for "named after the person who created it," wryly acknowledges the band's status at the time. The tracklist is thoughtfully divided into "Early" (tracks from Murmur and earlier) and "Late" (tracks from Fables of the Reconstruction and Document), showcasing their evolution. It's the only place to easily find certain mixes and the non-album track "Romance."

Why you'll love this album:

If you love the distinctive jangle of Peter Buck's guitar, the compelling bass lines of Mike Mills, and the enigmatic lyrics of Michael Stipe, this compilation is mandatory. It's the perfect entry point to their I.R.S. catalog or a necessary piece for the established collector who needs those elusive alternate mixes. The music is timeless, influential, and showcases the very foundation of modern alternative rock.

Eponymous serves as the definitive retrospective of R.E.M.'s critically acclaimed tenure with I.R.S. Records before their move to a major label. Released in 1988, this compilation is essential because it collects all of their early singles and includes rare, hard-to-find versions of key tracks, like the original "Radio Free Europe" single.

Track List:

EARLY

1. Radio Free Europe

Original Hib-Tone Single (1981)

2. Gardening at Night

Different Vocal Mix (from Chronic Town EP)

3. Talk About the Passion

From Murmur (1983)

4. So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)

From Reckoning (1984)

5. (Don't Go Back To) Rockville

From Reckoning (1984)

6. Can't Get There From Here

From Fables of the Reconstruction (1985)

LATE

7. Driver

From Fables of the Reconstruction (1985)

8. Romance

From the Made in Heaven Soundtrack (Non-album track)

9. Fall on Me

From Life's Rich Pageant (1986)

10. The One I Love

From Document (1987)

11. Finest Worksong

Mutual Drum Horn Mix (from the single)

12. It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

From Document (1987)