"Every avenue of rock music is explored on this ground-breaking record. There isn't a dull moment, with highlights the soaring 'Cuyahoga', hymnal 'Fall on Me', and rocking 'Begin The Begin'. (9)"
"Very different from it's predecessor, the band's major label debut takes a commercial turn. Some fantastic songs ('World Leader Pretend', 'Orange Crush') but overall slightly disappointing. (6)"
"Very Good. 'Losing my religion' is possibly R.E.M's finest moment, and is balanced perfectly with the sunny jollity of 'Shiny Happy People' and the beautiful 'Near Wild Heaven' (9)"
"One of the greatest albums you will ever hear. Thoughtful, varied, beautiful music, from the pained determination of 'Everybody Hurts' to the brooding menace of 'Drive'. Outstanding (10)"
"The stand out track in a patchy album (94's 'Monster') sees a completely new direction. Inspired by an attack on TV Newsman Dan Rather, and soaked in feedback, it proves R.E.M. still rock. (8)"
"Four years after their magnum opus, the Georgians nearly matched it with this collossal record which balances the styles of previous albums superbly. And the epic 'Leave' is truly beautiful. (10)"
"Again a case of 'average album, great single'. Recalls 'Cuyahoga' with it's soaring chorus, and 'Everybody Hurts' with it's message of hope in adversity. Full of life, no imitation. (9)"
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