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Chronic Town is an EP released by the band R.E.M. in 1982 for I.R.S. Records. Chronic Town is the first illustration of R.E.M.'s signature musical style: jangling guitars, chords played in arpeggio, murmured vocals, and lyrics that completely avoid the standard topics of popular music - love and relationships.
The band was unhappy with the sound of the record when it was released, although fans and critics hailed it as a great achievement. As a result of the critical appraisal, I.R.S. gave R.E.M. the green light to record their debut album, Murmur, which would be released in 1983.
In 1987, Chronic Town was added to the CD edition of the rarities compilation album, Dead Letter Office, where it is still available.
Track listing
All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.
- "Wolves, Lower" - 4:13
- "Gardening at Night" - 3:30
- "Carnival of Sorts (Box Cars)" - 3:55
- "1,000,000" - 3:06
- "Stumble" - 5:40
Personnel
- Peter Buck - Guitar
- Mitch Easter - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
- Mike Mills - Bass
- Michael Stipe - Vocals
- Bill Berry - Drums
