Automatic for the People [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by R.E.M.
Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 7, 2017
    40
    Unfortunately, the 4-CD deluxe reissue doesn't offer much that accentuates beyond the original.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 63
  3. Negative: 6 out of 63
  1. MusicalButter
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    R.E.M. have made a very intricate and emotional album, and this Deluxe edition proves it's worth as AFTP is one of American Alt. Rock's finestR.E.M. have made a very intricate and emotional album, and this Deluxe edition proves it's worth as AFTP is one of American Alt. Rock's finest works to this day.

    Standouts: New Orleans Instrumental No. 1, Drive, Monty Got A Raw Deal.

    Fav's: Try Not to Breathe, Sweetness Follows, Ignoreland, Man On The Moon.

    Eh: The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite, Everybody Hurts    … Full Review »
  2. bareacc
    Nov 22, 2017
    9
    The overall feeling I get from this fantastic album is that REM just knew this was a classic before it was even finished.

    Superb from start    The overall feeling I get from this fantastic album is that REM just knew this was a classic before it was even finished.

    Superb from start to finish and it all hangs together in the way albums just don't these days.    … Full Review »
  3. KingDonald
    Nov 14, 2017
    8
    This is probably REM's best album. Having said that, what really is the point of a 25th Anniversary version of this, or any album? So its aThis is probably REM's best album. Having said that, what really is the point of a 25th Anniversary version of this, or any album? So its a great album but loses a couple of points solely for being nothing more than a cash grab. Nightswimming and Sweetness Follows are as lovely as anything the band ever did. And good on REM for knowing when it was time to go, they never started pumping out sub-standard nostalgia pieces like a certain band from Ireland… Full Review »
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