Monster [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by R.E.M.
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Olicomix
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    While it's certainly not as focused or as diverse as it's predecessor, "Monster" still succeeds in many ways with it's excellent structure, great composition and production, and overabundance of memorable material, making it, arguably, the most criminally underrated album by R.E.M., as it's not only goofy, but heartfelt when it needs to be. Mix that with the hard rock sound, and whatWhile it's certainly not as focused or as diverse as it's predecessor, "Monster" still succeeds in many ways with it's excellent structure, great composition and production, and overabundance of memorable material, making it, arguably, the most criminally underrated album by R.E.M., as it's not only goofy, but heartfelt when it needs to be. Mix that with the hard rock sound, and what you've got is a record that's not only fun, but also effective. Sure, it'll take some time to grow on you since it is wildly different from anything the band has ever done with it's more light-hearted and much harder tone, but once it does, this is one hell of an album that will stay with you for a long time. It's a hidden gem from the mid 90s that no fan of music from that era should pass on. It’s catchy, in-your-face, and one monster of a good time, and if you mix that with the amount of awesome extra content here, and what you’ve got is something that no fan of R.E.M. and/or hard rock in general should pass up.… Expand
  2. Batters
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Отличный альбом! Экспериментальная запись пошла группе только на пользу. Очень драйвовый в начале и крайне мрачный в конце.

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Nov 13, 2019
    80
    Live, earlier material, Welcome To The Occupation and Me In Honey especially, benefits from an increased aural muscular density, while several songs from Monster itself pack a greater punch than the studio versions. [Dec 2019, p.90]
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 6, 2019
    70
    For those who already love the album, the remix works best when Litt’s touch is relatively light. An intriguing aspect of the remix is the renewed focus on Stipe’s vocals. ... The remix aside, this reissue should be a chance for those previously sceptical of Monster to give it another try.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Nov 4, 2019
    81
    It’s hard to determine how Monster got this way and the demos included with this reissue aren’t edifying. The band declined to throw in any embryonic versions of songs that actually appear on the record. ... But the 1994 Monster as-released tends to outright reject R.E.M.’s past.
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