Murmur is the debut album by R.E.M., released in 1983 on I.R.S. Records. Murmur drew critical acclaim upon its release for its sound, defined by Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics and guitarist Peter Buck's jangly guitar style. Murmur was one of the first alternative rock albums to gain attention in the mainstream press, and the album peaked at number 38 on the Billboard charts.
Track list (Click on song title to see its lyric):
All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.
1. "Radio Free Europe" – 4:06
2. "Pilgrimage" – 4:30
3. "Laughing" – 3:57
4. "Talk About the Passion" – 3:23
5. "Moral Kiosk" – 3:31
6. "Perfect Circle" – 3:29
7. "Catapult" – 3:55
8. "Sitting Still" – 3:17
9. "9-9" – 3:03
10. "Shaking Through" – 4:30
11. "We Walk" – 3:02
12. "West of the Fields" - 3:17
In Januari 29, 1993, EMI re-release Murmur with four bonus track:
13. "There She Goes Again"
14. "9-9" (Live)
15. "Gardening at Night" (Live)
16. "Catapult" (Live)
