R.E.M. "Monster" 2023-05-26 The Jet Black Berries

The Jet Black Berries

The Unraveling of Puptheband

by Epic Records and Interscope Records

and symphonic 70’s rock into something utterly unique via dauntless melodies and technical innovation

Simz worked with longtime collaborators Inflo (for production) and Cleo Sol (for background vocals) to create this project

R.E.M. "Monster" 2023-05-26 The Jet Black BerriesR. 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 didnt 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