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Turns 40: The 80s Record that Saved a Legendary Band Before It Became Massive

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R.E.M. had crossed the Atlantic to work with Joe Boyd, former producer of Nick Drake and Fairport Convention, for the "Fables of the Reconstruction" sessions. But at the time of working on his fourth album, they chose to stay in the United States and hire Don Gehman. One known mainly for his work with John Cougar Mellencamp. Gehman had the reputation of possessing sharp and efficient production techniques. And he joined the band for the first ti…
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R.E.M. had crossed the Atlantic to work with Joe Boyd, former producer of Nick Drake and Fairport Convention, for the "Fables of the Reconstruction" sessions. But at the time of working on his fourth album, they chose to stay in the United States and hire Don Gehman. One known mainly for his work with John Cougar Mellencamp. Gehman had the reputation of possessing sharp and efficient production techniques. And he joined the band for the first ti…

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Futuro broke the news on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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