Today is the 30th anniversary of R.E.M.’s debut album Murmur, an anniversary that surely warrants celebration, even if it does make us feel, well, old. Listening to the album this morning sent us down something of an R.E.M. rabbit hole — first Murmur, then its associated b-sides, then weird early studio outtakes, then… Well, anyway, we thought we’d celebrate this de facto R.E.M. day with a feature that takes you down the rabbit hole with us: a collection of our favorite R.E.M. obscurities, b-sides and outtakes. As ever, let us know if you have any to add. … Read More