R.E.M. is another act with a long, productive history. Formed in 1980, the band were prolific creators of songs and music videos until packing it up in 2011. In those 31 years, they generated fifteen studio albums, four live albums, 63 singles, and 77 music videos.
R.E.M. hits were recorded on at least four charts in the U.S.; Billboard Hot 100, Alternative, Mainstream Rock, and AAA (Adult Alternative Airplay). This playlist would have been ridiculously long if it included every song that made top 40 on every chart, or even top 20. To cut it down to size, only tracks that reached top 10 made our list. (With one exception – It’s the End of the World as We Know It – which fell a bit short of top 10, but was included anyway because it’s an absolute signature song of the band)
If your favorite R.E.M. tune isn’t listed here, feel free to add it in the comments section, as always.
1986
Fall on Me (2:59)
1987
The One I Love (3:18)
1987
It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (4:06)
1988
Orange Crush (3:51)
1989
Stand (3:14)
1991
Losing My Religion (4:54)
1991
Shiny Happy People (3:58)
1992
Drive (4:34)
1992
Man on the Moon (4:52)
1994
What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? (4:02)
1994
Bang and Blame (4:47)
1995
Strange Currencies (3:05)
1996
E-Bow the Letter (5:25)
1996
Bittersweet Me (4:49)
2001
Imitation of Life (3:58)
2001
All the Way to Reno (You’re Gonna Be a Star) (4:23)
2003
Bad Day (4:02)
2004
Leaving New York (4:44)
2008
Supernatural Superserious (3:44)
2008
Hollow Man (2:42)
