Around the Sun

This article is about the R.E.M. album. For the Jeff Watson album, see Around the Sun (Jeff Watson album).
Around the Sun
A blurred photo of three humans on a white background
Studio album by
R.E.M.
ReleasedOctober 5, 2004 (2004-10-05)
RecordedEarly 2003 – early 2004
Studio
GenreAlternative rock
Length55:16
LabelWarner Bros.
Producer
R.E.M. chronology
Perfect Square
(2004) 		Around the Sun
(2004) 		iTunes Originals – R.E.M.
(2004)
Singles from Around the Sun
  1. "Leaving New York"
    Released: September 27, 2004[1]
  2. "Aftermath"
    Released: November 29, 2004[2]
  3. "Electron Blue"
    Released: February 28, 2005[3]
  4. "Wanderlust"
    Released: July 11, 2005[4]

Around the Sun is the thirteenth studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on October 5, 2004[5][6] on Warner Bros. Records. The album was supported by several singles and a world tour. It was commercially successful but received mixed reception and is often considered the weakest in the band's catalogue.

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. September 25, 2004. p. 37.
  2. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. November 27, 2004. p. 23.
  3. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. February 26, 2005. p. 25.
  4. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. July 9, 2005. p. 21.
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