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Their commercial breakthrough on I.R.S., featuring the massive hit "The One I Love". The Imperial Phase (1988–1996): Global Superstardom

R.E.M. is widely recognized as one of the most pivotal bands in the development of alternative rock. Between 1983 and 2011, the band released 15 studio albums, selling more than 90 million copies worldwide. Their career is typically divided into two major label eras: the years (1982–1987) and the Warner Bros. years (1988–2011). The I.R.S. Records Era (1982–1987)

, recorded mostly during soundchecks—a raw, sprawling travelogue of a band at the height of their powers. The Post-Berry Years: Survival and Farewell (1998–2011)

: A sharp pivot to distorted, "glam" rock guitars ("What's the Frequency, Kenneth?"). New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996)

The studio discography of spans 28 years and 15 albums, beginning with their landmark debut, Murmur (1983), and concluding with Collapse into Now (2011). For listeners seeking high-fidelity audio, many of these titles are available in FLAC format through specialized music platforms and deluxe reissue series. Studio Album Timeline (1983 – 2011)

: Sites like Discogs catalog various digital file releases, including specific FLAC editions. Critical Consensus