About this item

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 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. The album includes the singles; “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?,” “Crush with Eyeliner,” “Bang and Blame,” and “Strange Currencies.” In 1995 the band promoted that album with their first concert tour since 1989 (although several band members suffered health problems).

TRACK LISTING

EXPANDED 2-CD
MONSTER 25 2CD EDITION INCLUDES A COMPLETE ALBUM REMIX FROM PRODUCER SCOTT LITT AND NEW LINER NOTES. 

Disc 1 – Monster (Remaster)
What’s TheFrequency, Kenneth?
Crush WithEyeliner
King OfComedy
I Don’t Sleep, I Dream
Star 69
Strange Currencies
Tongue
Bang AndBlame
I Took Your Name
Let Me In
Circus Envy
You

Disc 2 – Monster (Remixed)
What’s TheFrequency, Kenneth? (Remix)
Crush WithEyeliner (Remix)
King OfComedy (Remix)
I Don’t Sleep, I Dream (Remix)
Star 69 (Remix)
Strange Currencies (Remix)
Tongue (Remix)
Bang AndBlame (Remix)
I Took Your Name (Remix)
Let Me In (Remix)
Circus Envy (Remix)
You (Remix)

EXPANDED 2-LP
MONSTER 25 2LP EDITION INCLUDES A COMPLETE ALBUM REMIX FROM PRODUCER SCOTT LITT AND NEW LINER NOTES. 

Side A – Monster (Remastered)
What’s TheFrequency, Kenneth?
Crush WithEyeliner
King OfComedy
I Don’t Sleep, I Dream
Star 69
Strange Currencies

Side B – Monster (Remastered)
Tongue
Bang AndBlame
I Took Your Name
Let Me In
Circus Envy
You

Side C – Monster (Remixed)
What’s TheFrequency, Kenneth? (Remix)
Crush WithEyeliner (Remix)
King OfComedy (Remix)
I Don’t Sleep, I Dream (Remix)
Star 69 (Remix)
Strange Currencies (Remix)

Side D – Monster (Remixed)
Tongue (Remix)
Bang AndBlame (Remix)
I Took Your Name (Remix)
Let Me In (Remix)
Circus Envy (Remix)
You (Remix)


STANDARD 1-LP

Side A – Monster (Remastered)
What’s TheFrequency, Kenneth?
Crush WithEyeliner
King OfComedy
I Don’t Sleep, I Dream
Star 69
Strange Currencies

Side B – Monster (Remastered)
Tongue
Bang AndBlame
I Took Your Name
Let Me In
Circus Envy
You