Revisiting REM's "Airportman"
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The opening track on any record holds a lot of gravity- it’s of course the first thing most listeners hear on the new album. But it also sets the tone for the rest of the record. Hearing those first few notes sets the expectations for the balance of the tracks.
Throughout their career, REM has been no different. 1983’s Murmur kick…
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