{"product_id":"rem-monster-reissue-remastered-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Monster","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eOriginally released in 1994, \u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e is the ninth studio album from influential alternative rock band \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eR.E.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Following the acoustic and introspective tone of \u003cem data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eAutomatic for the People\u003c\/em\u003e, the album marked a bold return to a louder, guitar-driven sound, embracing distortion, glam rock influences and a rawer sonic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eLed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichael Stipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e alongside \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeter Buck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMike Mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBill Berry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a collection of energetic and atmospheric tracks that explore themes of identity, fame and desire. Songs such as “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”, “Crush with Eyeliner,” and “Bang and Blame” highlight the band’s shift toward a heavier, more electrified sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eThe album debuted at number one in multiple countries and became a major commercial success, reinforcing R.E.M.’s status as one of the defining bands of the 1990s. Its distinctive mix of alternative rock, glam influences and introspective lyricism continues to resonate with listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1321\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eremastered 180g vinyl reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e presents \u003cem data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e with enhanced clarity and depth, offering a heavyweight pressing of a pivotal album that captures R.E.M. at one of their most dynamic and sonically adventurous moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R.E.M.","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52710221807983,"sku":"7211148","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7089\/3423\/files\/R.E.M.-MonsterReissue_Remastered_180g_VinylLP.jpg?v=1772604382","url":"https:\/\/www.thevinylstore.com.au\/products\/rem-monster-reissue-remastered-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"The Vinyl Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}