679. R.E.M. - out of time

It's funny how during 'Green' I was shyly leaving metal, but by 'out of time' my metal obsession had morphed into Nirvana, Pearl Jam, RHCP, Alice in Chains, Sonic Youth, etc... this album, by sheer impact on my musical persona alone deserves a 10. It came out at a time in my life when things were just starting to get complicated, or better yet the hazy playland my life was had started to end. From beginning to end (11 tracks only) the album is solid through and through, and surprisingly varied. Also, 'Losing my Religion' is not about losing your virginity.

9.1 out of 10