{"product_id":"r-e-m-monster-25th-anniversary-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"R.E.M. -Monster (25TH Anniversary 180g)-Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25th anniversary remastered edition of R.E.M.’s influential 1994 studio album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on heavyweight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180-gram black vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor improved audio fidelity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures standout tracks including “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”, “Bang and Blame,” and “Crush with Eyeliner”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked a deliberate shift toward a louder, guitar-driven sound following the success of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutomatic for the People\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential release from one of the defining alternative rock bands of the 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1994,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresented a bold stylistic shift for R.E.M. following the introspective tone of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutomatic for the People\u003c\/em\u003e. Rather than continuing with orchestral arrangements and reflective ballads, the band returned to a louder and more distorted guitar-driven sound inspired by glam rock and garage rock influences. The album’s opening single, “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”, set the tone with its driving riffs and energetic production, while tracks like “Bang and Blame” and “Crush with Eyeliner” demonstrated the band’s willingness to experiment with darker textures and heavier instrumentation. Michael Stipe’s lyrics explore themes of identity, fame, and media culture, reflecting the growing public attention the band faced during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 25th anniversary remastered edition presents\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon heavyweight 180-gram vinyl, offering enhanced clarity and depth that highlights the album’s dense guitar layers and dynamic production. The remaster allows listeners to experience the record with renewed detail while preserving the raw energy that defined its original release. As one of the band’s most commercially successful albums,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelped expand R.E.M.’s global audience and supported their first major world tour in several years. For collectors and fans of alternative rock, this anniversary pressing stands as a significant edition that captures a moment when R.E.M. deliberately reinvented their sound while remaining one of the most influential bands of their generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack-listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's the Frequency, Kenneth? [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrush with Eyeliner [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing of Comedy [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Don't Sleep, I Dream [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar 69 [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTongue [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBang and Blame [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Took Your Name [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet Me in [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircus Envy [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou [Remastered]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46453050802233,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/0863\/5705\/files\/monster_1.jpg?v=1788671765","url":"https:\/\/rebelrebelrecords.com.au\/products\/r-e-m-monster-25th-anniversary-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"Rebel Rebel Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}