Monster 25th Anniversary LP fg_Catalog Number_A 310053 Bizarre Ride helped establish a

Bizarre Ride helped establish a new alternative scene on the West Coast followed by artists such as Hieroglyphics

exchanging live instrumentation for programmed drums

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and that vibe brought us to where we are now

Monster 25th Anniversary LP fg_Catalog Number_A 310053 Bizarre Ride helped establish aR. 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