Out of Time [25th Anniversary Edition]
by R.E.M.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. Ricko
    Aug 7, 2017
    9
    For some, "Out of Time" is the pinnacle of R.E.M's career. For others, it signalled the beginning of the end. I'm a fan of pretty much all of the bands back catalogue, up to and including their final offering "Collapse Into Now", but this album, along with it's follow up, "Automatic For the People" are true classics. They have incredibly wide appeal without the band compromising on theirFor some, "Out of Time" is the pinnacle of R.E.M's career. For others, it signalled the beginning of the end. I'm a fan of pretty much all of the bands back catalogue, up to and including their final offering "Collapse Into Now", but this album, along with it's follow up, "Automatic For the People" are true classics. They have incredibly wide appeal without the band compromising on their sound. Some people (perhaps even members of the band) use "Shiny Happy People" to argue against this point but I'm quite fond of that track myself. While the leap to stadium juggernaut could be seen coming before this, "Out of Time" truly marks where R.E.M moved away from their indie kingdom in search of something bigger. Any record that contains "Losing My Religion" and "Half A World Away" is going to get close to full marks. The rest of the album is pretty close to perfect with only the odd moment feeling dated and giving away the age of the record.… Expand
  2. Voodoo123
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    Shiny happy people and losing my religion had a huge impact on my 8 year old ears in the early nineties. As an adult I find every track sonically pleasing, and I now really appreciate tracks like Low, Endgame and country feedback.
    Katie Pearson's harmonies add something special and the overall acoustic feel has its charm. I enjoy finding the various moments of this album where R.E.M dip    Shiny happy people and losing my religion had a huge impact on my 8 year old ears in the early nineties. As an adult I find every track sonically pleasing, and I now really appreciate tracks like Low, Endgame and country feedback.
    Katie Pearson's harmonies add something special and the overall acoustic feel has its charm. I enjoy finding the various moments of this album where R.E.M dip its toes in a few different genres to craft their unique 'post 80s WB records' stamp.    … Expand
  3. rextree
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    Wonderful album. Every one of these tracks are timeless and could be singles if they wanted to. My picks from this are "Near Wild Heaven" and "Low".
  4. brockcheese
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    This is a fun and poppy album with very catchy tunes and incredible vocals from all involved. Losing my Religion is of course a classic. This is classic R.E.M.
  5. Batters
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    Обожаю отсюда «Near Wild Heaven». Вообще, каждый раз когда слышу Майка Миллса, буквально восхищаюсь. Какой же у него приятный вокал.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Pitchfork
    Dec 2, 2016
    84
    If anything, the album now sounds more like the masterpiece it felt just short of at the time, a work nearly on par with its more universally regarded, nocturnal sequel Automatic for the People.
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  2. Record Collector
    Dec 2, 2016
    80
    Listening now, it’s easier to understand. Buffed to perfection by Scott Litt and John Keane, Out Of Time is a proudly pop album that demands new audiences. ... For hardcore fans, the extra material is a full but mixed bag.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 18, 2016
    80
    The demos make a case for what the album would've sounded like had it been released when they were on I.R.S. and furthermore, some songs (most notably "Texarkana") have totally different lyrics.
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