I also listened to this a few times when it came out and it didn't do much for me. But it's been the true definition of a slow burner. I now consider it a fantastic album and REM's best.

I listened to this when it came out in high school and was unimpressed. 15 years later I cam back to it and appreciated it so much more. Its slow, that's for sure. But its deep, polished, and moving. The best album of one of American rock's best bands.

I'm sorry but this album didn't grab me what-so-ever. I've had this bias about R.E.M. in which I didn't get how people would consider them one of the greatest bands in alternative rock, so I listen to this LP to see if my perspective would change... sadly it didn't. It just goes too slowly for me and it feels like a chore to get through it all. Yes I like "Everybody Hurts", but that's hardly going to change my opinion. This album is just average for me.

It's a good album with a few memorable tracks. Yet, nothing really jumps out here. I'll be sure to give this more time, but I fail to see the significance of this album. I'm sure all get it eventually.

It's like a worse re-imagining of Ocean Rain... and I mean that with the highest respect.

I need some more time before giving it a proper rating.

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Wish I had played this more back then played more in recent times 'Man on the Moon' my favourite R.E.M track other faves here Sweetness Follows,Everybody Hurts

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need to give this another listen

the only song that is less liked (still scoring 80) is Monty got a raw deal. Amazing album. It just has this, "this album is classic" feel throughout, plus John Paul Jones did the arrangements!