There was a time when in the 1990s REM were an absolute staple of pop radio and this is the album that propelled the Athens, GA stalwarts to radio fame. There is something special, all-American about the REM sound and this album in particular. The artwork is recognizable from a mile away, telegraphing rural America like few cover albums in that era do. The shirt is also distinguished by a Lee base (usually a brand that manufactures jeans) giving it a hefty feel that will last an eternity.
